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Weird walls with no studs in new build flat
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Your points here have made me a bit concerned on an assumption I had before… The cavity space I found before IS on a partition to the...
22 Jul 2022
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In that case it sounds like a double-boarded cavity wall. Double-boarding is done for improved thermal efficiency, improved...
22 Jul 2022
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So the plasterboard itself is about 20mm thick. The cavity behind is about 50mm give or take. I don’t have much info about the metal...
22 Jul 2022
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Assuming that total thickness of the wall is 20 to 25mm then it sounds like a solid partition wall of some description, so there will be...
22 Jul 2022
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I‘ve drilled in and the plasterboard seems to be about 20-25mm… would need to double check though. Thanks. I’ve also read that the snap...
18 Jul 2022
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Yes. I thought that on an initial search but then a few characteristics people mentioned don’t line up (not old, no egg box behind from...
18 Jul 2022
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I’ve just moved into a brand new flat built at the start of this year and it seems to have weird walls I’ve never seen before. The...
18 Jul 2022
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Want to put integrated microwave into brand new kitchen cabinets
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Thanks for the info foxhole!
6 Jun 2022
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Many microwaves are available with a built in kit, they are standard microwaves but have a surround kit to hide any gaps.You will need a...
6 Jun 2022
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Thanks. I’ve already sent them an email so will wait to see what they say. We threw it out cause it was rusted all over.
6 Jun 2022
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You'll probably need a new door. Many doors are vinyl wrapped MDF and simply cannot be cut down and made good. Most kitchen...
6 Jun 2022
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Hi all, My gf and I just bought a new build flat that has a fancy Masterclass Kitchens kitchen with built-in appliances. Unfortunately...
5 Jun 2022
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Thanks Hugh. I didn’t realize it would cause an issue but just watched this video which covered the subject quite thoroughly actually...
25 May 2022
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I'd be wary of putting a Tee in above the Check Valves, they may possibly have already caused possible issue by using female ends on a...
25 May 2022
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Iirc dishwasher and washing machine fills have an air gap, so before the k valve would be ok. After it would probably be ok too.
25 May 2022
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