Recent content by Billjg

Did want to dig it up but didn't (long story). It's basically a 13sq m floor with newly poured concrete floors on 2 sides (walls on other sides) and I need to raise the level of the quarry tiled floor to meet the two new concrete floors. Found some Mira X-plan for £15 per 25kg bag which seems...

Thanks. I was hoping for a bit more creative thinking. Can sharp sand be mixed to a compound to increase the thickness it can be laid? I was looking at Levelflex which can be laid to 50mm but it's expensive so I thought maybe sharp sand could be mixed to a cheaper compound (that can only be...

I need to level an old quarry tiled floor, 13 sq m, very uneven, dips 20mm in some places. Obvious solution is self levelling compound but reckon I need 15-20 20kg bags which works out quite pricey. Any other solutions out there? Thanks

It is going through building control, the window is 900 (h) x 1200mm (w). The window is to be cut out but not built in so will require a concrete lintel on the block work and a single leaf steel on the brick work I believe. I think 150mm ends for each lintel should be fine. Is the distance...

Hi, is there a minimum distance between the corner of a building and a window opening for a single storey extension? Basically, how close can I get a 1200mm wide window to the corner of the extension according to building regs. Thanks, Bill

Hi, has anybody any experience using Polyroof 185 standing seam lead look roofing systems? Any info would be great, durability, cost etc. Looking at this as an alternative to Zinc (see earlier post) as it looks like it may be cost prohibitive. Thanks, B

What does he do? Zinc roofing I presume? Thanks, B

Hi, I am looking at getting a Zinc roof installed pdq. Timber is up, 18mm marine ply @ 3° pitch. The 'flat' part of the roof adjoins the front pitched part (slate), I am sure this is a pretty simple install. The flat roof is about 2.8m x 3m and has a parapet wall either side to flash into and...

Hi, I am looking at getting a Zinc roof installed pdq. Timber is up, 18mm marine ply @ 3° pitch. The 'flat' part of the roof adjoins the front pitched part (slate), I am sure this is a pretty simple install. The flat roof is about 2.8m x 3m and has a parapet wall either side to flash into and...

Thought that may the case, but how do I know what is a fair price? I have had 2 quotes already, one is £500 the other is £1200! If I could get an idea of the costs for just the work I have outlined that would be useful. All the pipe work is on the one side of the house i.e. downstairs utility...

Yes, but ideally direct from the mains. Is this the normal way of supplying cold water to WC & bath??

Hi, Not sure whether or not anyone in the trade can advise (I know it's very difficult to estimate without viewing the job) but I wanted a rough idea of cost for the below or at least how long it should take a competent plumber to complete: Current set-up is 2 x Amptec electric flow...

Hi, Not sure whether or not anyone in the trade can advise but I wanted a rough idea of cost for the below or at least how long it should take a competent plumber to complete: Current set-up is 2 x Amptec electric flow boilers for hot water and heating, hot water feeds into immersion tank...