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    Grass Problems

    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...
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    Grass Problems

    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...
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    Advice on Steps to Public Building

    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.
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    Advice on Steps to Public Building

    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...
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    Advice on Steps to Public Building

    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...
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    Lintel Specification Help

    Static dropped you a message on your profile.
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    Lintel Specification Help

    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?
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    Lintel Specification Help

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

    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.
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    Lintel Specification Help

    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.
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