Recent content by arbeyukay

I'm the same - I plan to put rubble in my pockets and let it drop out as I walk, as per The Great Escape

Thanks pilsbury - that's exactly what I was looking for! I knew there had to be someone else out there, with an addiction to spreadsheets

I just wondered if anyone had posted a comprehensive breakdown of their costs for an extension? And I mean a spreadsheet of everything from bricks, blocks and wall ties, to roof timber, tiles and nails. I appreciate that every project is different, but it would be really useful to see some of...

Thank you both

I'm planning a two storey side extension and I'm wondering about the "1m from boundary" guideline which seems to be mentioned, when discussing planning permission. I appreciate no neighbour wants an extension butting up against their property. In my case though, I'm on a corner plot where...

Thanks John. No I don't mind a step down - could make a feature of it in the kitchen, and it would be on a landing upstairs. Sorry, to ask a stupid question, but which one are you suggesting would cost more / require more detailing / be more inclined to leak or crack ?

In the planning stages of a two storey side extension, where it will sit on slightly lower ground (400-900mm) than the main house (live on a hill). I understand that local authorities sometimes prefer extensions to be subservient to the main house but I've been told by an officer (at a...

If I understand your question, they seal against the tiles (is that what you meant?) The shower head has a washer (see pic) but having read other threads, this can be pretty much discarded (as there will be no way to get behind the stud wall to screw it on)

Unless I'm confused about what packing plate is, wouldn't that just put the filler & head further away, and hence have an even shorter length of connector?

OK, it looks like the rotation issue is resolved. There is a way to loosen and rotate the connector to the required place. Still can't work out how to get the right depth though. Any tips?

I know this has been asked, and I've searched in vain for the exact right answer I'm afraid. I've built a stud wall (against an exterior wall) to house pipework for a valve, bath filler and shower head. The valve seems simple enough as there's some degree of flexibility in how far the taps...