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Thanks for the replies. Would like to try reviving the grass but seriously thinking if i should just replace it with new turf. More of a challenge to make it good again! One last thing in one or two places there are dips in the turf should I just fill these with soil and then seed to get the...

I am trying to revive the grass in my garden which has been left unattended for some time. The problem I am finding is pockets of grass which are very thick and long compared to the rest of the grass. The picture below is an example along with other pictures of the lawn. My approach for...

Thanks for that. If you look closely the steps have two lines in them these are rubber strips which are meant to work as grippers when it is wet. I dont know how effective it is. guess the decision is about how clearly users can see it and if not then will probably end up having to change them.

It was a comment made by someone due to the colour of the marble. Basically they are saying as the colour is dark it cannot easily be seen by people with impaired vision. I understand a few people have mentioned when it is dark they cannot see the step clearly. We can look into providing...

Hi I could do with some advice on a step to a public building. The steps were marble tiled and cracked due to the freezing weather and as the colour could not be matched a graphite grey tile was used instead. I have now been told this contravenes building regs although an inspector has not...

Static dropped you a message on your profile.

I wasnt sure.....was going to message Static. Static your profile is marked as private I was hoping to drop you an email with the info on. Any ideas?

Thanks Static I will post up the pics and a sketch later tonight.

Yes it is in the region of 5 metres and will be a steel beam thats going in. Just need someone who can point me in the right direction for the calculation of what size/load bearing beam we require.

Can anyone advise on the load bearing requirements of a lintel? I am removing two existing single garage doors with a brick pillar in the middle and replacing with a single door. Currently two catnics support the roof where the doors are.

Basically we have been supplied with Ecotherm pitched roof insulation and the suppliers are saying it will be fine to be used on the floor. The floor is concrete and the flooring is being laid straight onto the insulation. I think i will give ecotherm a ring tomorrow morning but i think i...

Ok daft question is roof insulation made from PIR too? Im thinking it is

I also thought blue board was used for underfloor heating. Should i stay away from the roof insulation? it does not seem as dense as the blue board and im wondering if that will have any affect when you walk on the floor.

Just taken up a chipboard floor to find blu polyboard insualtion underneath. Floor has come up due to a leak. I am trying to find 30mm blue polyboard to go back down but would any insulation do? I have been told foil backed roof insulation would be ok. My concern was the roof insulation does...

Good idea.... although if the weather continues to be good there wont be any problems soon! Will keep an eye on it and see how it develops. What sort of mechanical ventilation would you suggest....ie which products?