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We started and gave up, too much red tape, too many hoops to jump through and goalposts being moved as well as misinformation from the scheme co-ordinators. Never worth the hassle.

Is there any reason the doors were packed up so high? Internal finish floor height maybe? Four to one mix sand and cement.

If you are going to remove the cill you will need to face drain the frame. You can do this by sealing the holes on the bottom of the frame, drill some holes in the front of the frame, and glue on some drainage pips.

750mm then toughned is required, or if within 300mm of a door opening, a bathroom.

Even though the doors are fixed up the sides, the best way to sort the issue out is to: Leave packers in place (temporarily) Cement up to one side of the packers (leave a small gap for wiggle room. Make sure cement is packed into the gap Wait for first run of cement to go off Remove packers...

You can fill them with foam after they have been installed, just ask for one end cap to be left off.

I'm afraid that the sills going to be noisy and filling it really won't make much of a difference. I have known customers that actually put a tea towel across the sills outside of bedrooms to stop the noise. You could take the end caps off, fill with foam and see if that takes some of the noise...

Hello Chris, Bi-Folds need a good solid base to run along as you can imagine. Depending on how visible the gap under the door is, I would probably cut the foam out and cement under the doors, this will give the bottom track some stability and stop problems occurring long term. Could you upload...

Its time for a new door by the sounds of it. Please upload some pictures though so the extent of the aging can be assessed.

If you need any help we are based in Cornwall and could jump in if needs be?

Ah fair play, well the offer stands. You are going to save a fair few quid doing it yourself, but save yourself a fair bit of headache having someone else do it for you. Plus if you have a pro fit the roof, it will come with a guarantee. Good luck with your project, if you go for it yourself...

No problem, I dont suppose you live anywhere near me do you? Im based in Cornwall.

Looks like the ring beam sits over the pelmets, you should be good Prop the pelmets before removing the roof. If you chose a prefabricated tiled roof, make sure that you prop the ridge up so its level and leave it propped up right until the very end, it should be the last thing you take out...

If you pull off the white cladding on the roof ringbeam you will see if you will be able to take the roof off and leave the pelmets, looks like you could from what I can see.

An Ultraroof is probably doable as a DIY jobif you followed all the documentation they supply with a roof and you have half decent tools, someone to help with the heavy lifting, however the Ultraroof comes with a pelmet that is part of the ringbeam, this is where we usually install the LEDs and...