Recent content by EdTurtle

Thanks, I believe you!

Thanks, that's excellent advice and not something I've ever thought of!

That was my initial concern, celcon blocks seem to be unpredictable. Then again, if the screws can jack the timber off the wall, would it actually hold the cabinets ok!? I was going to wait until I have the brackets anyway, and measure them up. Thanks

Many thanks, I had thought that maybe 50mm wouldn't quite reach the back of the batten with the thickness of the bracket and plaster included. Will probably do what you said then and use a 60, and just go into the block a bit. Thanks

Hi all I have a battened and boarded wall i need to attach kitchen cabinets to (Wall cabinets 900mm tall) The 'battens' are 3x2 CLS on edge, so a thickness of 38mm, with plasterboard to a total thickness of 50mm. Then skimmed. There is a horizontal length of CLS at the correct height for...

Hey no problem, it does make interesting reading anyway. I must admit i do tend to find when i have paid people to do work, i've rarely been happy with the work done - but i will accept that not everyone is like this at all. I just prefer to do it myself - but as rightly pointed out above, i am...

Many thanks for your input. I suppose since the pipes will likely be boxed in and hidden anyway, i shouldn't worry then!

Hi, just a few questions that i cant seem to find the answers to. *Can anyone confirm that the requirements for ventilating gas pipes is no ventilation if under 0.01m²? Does the length of the pipe/box have relevance as well? *If over 0.01 but under 0.04 i can add a soffit vent (top and...

Hi, thanks for your reply. Good to know they look ok - even if a bit too much solder, i assume its because i had a bit too much flux, or is it something else? I didn't wipe the damp cloth at all - once cool i gave it a quick polish with red scourer, and that was it. I think i should have held...

Gave this a go the other day, i think the joint looks ok, would appreciate some feedback if possible? Do the joints look over/underheated? Does it look like the solder goes all the way enough, or should i have held the flame a moment longer? I also assume where the solder has come out too much...

Many thanks, will remove the plasterboard.

Hi, going to be building a small wall to block up a small opening, and will need to use starters. The wall is about 75cm in width, and I'll be using 4inch celcon blocks. One side of the wall will abut an unfinished (ie no plaster) block wall at 90deg, and the other will abut a wall that has been...