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//media.diynot.com/57000_56342_94752_63347770_thumb.jpg //media.diynot.com/57000_56342_94753_65689811_thumb.jpg Hi, anyone know where I can purchase bar rails like the ones above in the essex/london area. Googled it plenty of sites in USA maybe called something else over here?

finally building my mancave. Walls are up doing pitched roof shortly. Was going to put joists across width 4.2 mts to tie walls in and for storage. Wont be able to put much up there so wont be taking much weight so was wondering what size joists i should use and what spacing between?

hi im planning on installing a 40mm slimline acrylic shower tray 1000x900.I want shower tray to be level with finished bathroom floor.my question is what thickness should the morter bed be under the tray and how much will this compress down? Was thinking 30mm bed compressed down to about 20mm.

hi,I want to replace all my kitchen doors but my existing doors are 730mm high ,seems like standard door size is 715mm. Will this be ok to replace 730mm with 715mm? Already bought new wall units from b and q so its just base units . I know I can get them made to size, but would rather not, just...

hi,I want to replace all my kitchen doors but my existing doors are 730mm high ,seems like standard door size is 715mm. Will this be ok to replace 730mm with 715mm? Already bought new wall units from b and q so its just base units . I know I can get them made to size, but would rather not, just...

i'm building a man cave (big shed) it will be 6.3m x 4.3m with a flat roof. My question is what size timbers will need for a 4.3m span at 600mm centres. Also what fall should I have on it. Thanks in advance.

In the process of digging holes for pier foundations as explained by jasonb on this thread //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=125887&start=15&highlight= mine will be 6mx4.3m,was going to do 12 piers,will this be ok or should I go 4 deep to give me 16 piers. Also can I put a toilet...

does anyone know of a paving slab either 350mm wide or 700mm wide.

I am looking to paint the concrete plinth at the bottom of my house with black gloss paint to match existing .what paint is best to use .I was going to use bitumen paint but my neighbour uses trade gloss on a grey undercoat?It looks good . Is this ok to use or is there a more suitable...

Does anyone know where i can hire a concrete crusher from and how much they are.I am in romford in essex .I went on 'yell' no joy.

I am looking to put a new step where a porch used to be.My dpc is at ground level with a 6 inch high concrete skirting[dont know what this is called] on top.My step will finish an inch below the top of this.Would this be a problem regarding rain splashback?or should I raise this [skirting].

I am thinking of laying a path up to my front door using block paving.There is a slight fall towards the house ,about 40mm over 7 metres,is this a problem?Also can I use a decking board on its edge set in concrete,for the restraining edge,or will it need something more stronger.

I've cut down a couple of newell base's and bored a hole ready for new newell posts ,but i need to know the best way to round the corners of the base .Is it best to use a file or surform ,or use a coping saw and then sand.

I am doing my porch shortly,pvc doors and windows with a pitched roof ,my question is can i just rest joists on the frame without a lintel.Looking at porches in my area with pvc windows all round ,i cant see how they can use a lintel

I am doing my porch shortly,pvc doors and windows with a pitched roof ,my question is can i just rest joists on the frame without a lintel.Looking at porches in my area with pvc windows all round ,i cant see how they can use a lintel

ive recently installed a fireplace ,I need to fill the void behind .I know there is a product that you use for this but cant remember what its called ,I think it begins with "V" .I've looked in BandQ ,wickes's ,no luck can anyone help?

can any one tell me how to determine roof pitch on a porch .Is it a case of what looks right, or is there a rule of thumb .The porch will be roughly 2000 x 2000 .door will be 2100 with a soldier course on top.

is it ok to use 2''x2'' bearers for decking on a concrete slab .There is a pergola over the slab so I need to keep height down

I am thinking of laying paving on to a concrete slab,is this ok or will the paving crack due to the concrete expanding .The slab is 3mts x 3mts.

I am looking to clean up the brickwork on the front of my house .The bricks are soft, red ,but they have a black sooty appearence.Its worse where the flat roof porch was,so i presume this is rain damage .I lightly sanded one ,which worked fine ,and ive also heard about rubbing one brick against...