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Thanks Woody.

Hi, considering 1.5mm EDPM to replace the old corrugated bitumous sheets on my shed. Couple pics from when I built it in 2009. Will now close gable ends and clad with 18mm OSB for the rubber. How tough and durable is this rubber, and is it easy to repair small holes/tears with offcuts from the...

Hi Hugh, Here are some files should they be of interest. Neighbour has consented to pay half if I fix it, so it's either that or plan B (as mentioned) and getting that long delayed paving done. Your kind concern has been most appreciated. Thanks again and take care, ian p.s. assets shown in...

Thanks Hugh, Building control can't help, email below. Severn Trent have confirmed ownership of the bottle gully but it's a tricky one. You are right, probably going nowhere. Environment Protection team sent a Nuisance Control officer who says he might be able to raise a nuisance claim...

Thanks Hugh, I'm grateful for the invaluable experience and knowledge all you guys have so kindly shared. Severn Trent will be inspecting soon due to my complaint about the neighbour connecting a WC into the shared open bottle gully on our boundary, believe it or not, just outside our kitchen...

Thanks Andy and Thomp, I get the drift. Will probably leave it as is. Cheers, ian

Hi Agile, thanks for your response. I had it installed in May 2011 by a recommended specialist. Later that year it transferred to the Water Company together with the shared lateral drain. If ever we do call Severn Trent for a blockage, it would be bad if they could not rod due to the excess...

According to Building Regs H1 Table-11 2015 approved doc, our 800mm deep mini Inspection Chamber (with a +-32cm internal diameter) should not be deeper than 600mm. I believe this is to ensure effective rodding from above. Q: Could I bring this into compliance by removing the top 200mm riser...