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    What to lay on concrete floor?

    My garage has been converted and the current floor is a concrete slab (not insulated underneath as it wasn't a new build) I was looking to lay down vinyl tiles from B&Q (the floor is pretty level and smooth) however on top of the concrete I wanted to have some kind of insulation to stop it being...
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    What to lay on concrete garage floor?

    Like a hang out room so would like it to be warm in the winter. Kind of a second living room and part of it is a bathroom too thats separated off. I will be going for laminate or vinyl but was wondering what to lay underneath that for the warmest possible option?
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    What to lay on concrete garage floor?

    Im converting my garage and currently just have concrete. What is the best (warmest) option to lay on top? I dont want carpet or put under floor heating in. Is laminate or vinyl best? Also do I need to put down some kind of plywood before laying the laminate/vinyl or just an underlay then...
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    Can I drill into this concrete?

    I am inserting a stud wall into my garage and I was a little concerned about drilling the bottom plate of my stud wall into my solid concrete garage floor. I am worried because I have no idea if the floor has a damp course membrane underneath the concrete and if I drill into it can I get...
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    Is this correct insulation method?

    I would have...but already have the insulation boards here
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    Is this correct insulation method?

    I have a single brick garage that is attached to my house that I'm converting into living space. I am planning to internally insulate the walls using foil/foil insulation boards. This is the method I plan to use, is this correct? And is anything missing that I need? 1. I'm going to place a...
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    Internal Insulation

    Hey, I have extended my garage and it's attached to my house and it's a single brick wall. I am looking to insulate the internal walls with insulation boards and I am looking to DIY this. What thickness is required for single brick wall? Which method is easier the dib and dab method...
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    Do I need footings or not?

    Hey, I am removing my wooden garage doors from my garage and wanting to brick up the wall (just one wall, lintel already in place) and fit window and door here. Do I need footings to build this wall or can I just build from the concrete ground that's already there?
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