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    23vc replied to the thread Is this just a 90 degree corner.
    Not totally sure what you’re asking but if you need to zoom in on it then there’s no way it’s going to be noticeable from the ground so...
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    23vc replied to the thread how do I tackle this series of jobs?.
    The only safe way to work up there is Scaffolding or a sturdy tower. Where is the water coming in? The French doors are unlikely to need...
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    23vc replied to the thread How to get a fixing in a tight spot?.
    I think in your case you can apply common sense and it’s acceptable as it is. Different if it was gas and copper, or a long horizontal...
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    23vc reacted to robinbanks's post in the thread Filling around foundations with Like Like.
    Don't really understand why you removed them. If anything larger pieces of hardcore help keep moisture away from the wall which isn't...
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    23vc replied to the thread Driveway Drainage.
    If the drives all slope towards the houses, there must be provision for draining into a surface drain somewhere, where does the nearest...
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    23vc replied to the thread How to get a fixing in a tight spot?.
    I’d just do another one here, low as you can drill at a bit of an angle and not bother with any more. Unless it’s a plasterboard wall in...
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    23vc replied to the thread Retaining wall for garden room - worried.
    You need a proper vertical dpm, and/or a cavity, as well as drainage considerations give it’s retaining a substantial amount, I...
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    23vc reacted to freddiemercurystwin's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    I would add that there was a lot of strengthening work done to the standard units before they were built in, absolutely no sag etc and...
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    23vc reacted to freddiemercurystwin's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    I extended my Billy's with the standard extensions, by total luck (as seen in the pics) the wall space available lent itself to the...
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    23vc reacted to foxhole's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    Usually 2.2m , I put in a 100mm plinth to base and similar infill to top to ceiling.
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    23vc replied to the thread Fitted wardrobes?.
    @foxhole nice … top one, are they extra tall ikea doors or something? Gotta be 2.3m+ ceiling ?
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    23vc reacted to foxhole's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    Have used IKEA doors previously attached to mdf interior , or for full width, sliding doors are quick and easy and interior can be...
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    23vc reacted to Deluks's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    Screw a leveled off 4x2 frame to the floor, and stick your IKEA/kitchen carcasses onto that. If you've got a small gap at either end...
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    23vc replied to the thread Fitted wardrobes?.
    Cheers all FMT - that looks great @chirpychippy can’t see pic? I’ve got no issue cutting and fitting MDF doors etc (will be painted)...
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    23vc reacted to chirpychippy's post in the thread Fitted wardrobes? with Thanks Thanks.
    Howdens do fitted wardrobes which are variants of kitchen units, expect to pay a fair whack though. @freddiemercurystwin has built an...
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