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Hi, insulating external walls. Using 10mm foam core tile backer boards for window reveals. Whats the best way to skim these? Sbr, bonding then skim? Anyone done these?

Hi, Planning on using 10mm STS tile backing board to do the window reveals. It supposed to have insulation properties and need it to stop cold bridging around windows. The walls are being done in 37.5mm insulated pir plasterboard, but too thick for windows. Whats the best way to stick this to...

Hello, So which one is better in terms of insulation? EWI onrcavity with PIR insulation? Is there any regulations that says that a new extensions to existing property can't have external wall insulation instead of a cavity wall? EWI would require a building of a single wall in 140mm concrete...

Hi, Does anyone know what U value is for 140mm concrete block work with 150mm external wall insulation? Is this better insulation wise than a standard cavity wall with 100mm insulation?

Thanks cdbe. But dont think that would work as the epdm.needs a nice flat surface to sit on.

Hi, I have just had an asbestos roof removed from a garage. These were attached onto a metal A frame. Is it possible to use the existing A frame and attached osb onto it? If so what method/fixings would be best? I planning on putting epdm over the top.

Got a new franke kitchen tap. Expecting two usual tap tails with same connections, instead I get one with the normal connection and another with one ive not come across for a tap connector. Why?!!?? Whats the reason? Every other tap ive installed comes with the standard fitting. But for some...

Cause for concern? Whats best course of action?

They have been attached now.

Hi all, Have noticed these cracks on the outside brick wall of my 1930's house. Are they subsidence? Shall i notify insurance? Not sure how long they have been there as revently bought property

Hello, Got a mantle piece made of granite. 2 pieces, 1 slighly shorter and both stuck together with epoxy glue. I want to reuse it as a window sill but that requires separation. Any idea if its possible, and if so best way to do it?

Great thanks. That makes sense.

Hi, I had internal wall insulation done on all external facing walls about 5 years back, using insulated plasterboard (30mm) I'm now thinking of having it done externally. 100mm to really get the benefits during the colder months. Am I likely to get problems with damp/mould internally if I...

So whats the deal about not being able to put a dormer in both the back and front of a property? If property is not in a protected area, why the restriction? If you are going to do all that work at considerable expense, why can't they just allow us to get full use of the space. Are there likely...

Hi, Got a fairly new build property. Has been installed with dry fit grp valleys. Same as the ones in this link: https://www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk/pitched-roofing/products/grp-valley-trough/ During very heavy down pours there is water coming into the property. Normal rain seems no issues...