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    self levelling laser. which one do i buy??

    Hi there, i need to buy a self levelling laser. im installing another kitchen and i have always wanted a self levelling laser as my friend has got one. He has a bosch one and costs over £200. i dont want to spend that amount so i have 4 options Dewalt DW087K StanleyCL2 Bosch GLL...
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    dificult shower screen

    Hi Guys, I have a client that wants a shower screen fitted. The problem is that there is no proper support to fit it to, see diagram & photo. I have 2 options, 1 is to fit a small 6mm glass panel to the wall & bottom and then fix a support that i can screw the shower door onto. 2. to have...
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    Removing a chimney

    Thanks for the advice. I have been researching a bit more and this is a much more involved project than i thought. I will be advising my friend to get in touch with building control who will correctly advise him. We will see what happens then & i'll keep you posted!!!
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    Removing a chimney

    Hi there, I have been asked by a friend if i know how to remove the chimney breast from his bedroom as he requires more wardrobe space. I have not done this type of work before but asking a few people they tell me its a bit messy. I know that i will need to support the ceiling but not...
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    new stud wall in bathroom for shower

    ok cool. thanks for the information. I could do with a bit more info on tanking. will i need to do this if i am using waterproof tile backer boards?
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    new stud wall in bathroom for shower

    Hi All, I have a job where i need to create stud walls box old pipes in and to also install a new shower enclosure. I have some questions I have always used timber for stud walls but am really curious about metal studding. is it any good. Also, i am using moisture proof boards all the...
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    which soldering iron/bottle??

    Thanks for the info guys, i think i will use the black to start off with as im not a pro as yet. i have been reading about the superfire 2 torch, is this the best one or do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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    which soldering iron/bottle??

    Just asking your opinion, my soldering torch has broken and ive been directed to rothenberger yellow bottle aswell as RB black bottle. someone else has said the red one is better as it heats up quicker? i need to know which is best as the torches are normally suitable to the type of gas used.
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    loft conversion - roof support

    Thanks for the reply too masona. Do you by any chance have any pictures so i can see what you mean.
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    loft conversion - roof support

    Thanks guys for all your help. I have contacted her to inform her that this will cost alot more than expected and i have also contacted a structural engineer & competant builder. Many thanks again. Vinny
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    loft conversion - roof support

    ok. wow that looks like a lot of info. i understand about the floor joists but if i am to erect stud walls, how will that support the beams that support the rafters?
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    loft conversion - roof support

    Hi guys, I cant find an image on the net so i made this in photoshop. (Its not the best..lol) basically the black lines are the roofing joists, the red block is the joist that supports the roof ones (black) and the green ones are supporting the red ones. Its the green ones that i want...
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    loft conversion - roof support

    Hi there, I have a loft conversion job where the customer wants to use the loft as another room. the problem is that there are roof supports that are in the way. I have highlighted the ones that i am talking about in the below image in red Can i remove these supports or do something...
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    Building a garage

    will that be the same for the foundation of 1m for the walls? Thanks guys, your help is greatly appreciated.
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    Building a garage

    Thanks a lot noseall for all the info, gratefully appreciated!!!!! just one thing, when you mentioned build the walls upto dpc what is dpc and what is involved? e.g concrete upto ground level or half concrete half engineering brick? I will also take your advice of mixing the concrete...
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    Building a garage

    Hi There all, I am in the process of building a garage/room at the back of my garden. It will be built using concrete breeze blocks 440x215x100mm and the approx dimensions are LxWxH 3m(10ft) x 9m(30ft) x 2m (7ft) There is an old wooden shed which is coming down and the floor has slabs at...
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