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It's the shape of the stairs they virtually spiral up into the loft

Hi all. I have had a loft conversion shell done and I am finishing everything else off. The upstairs is virtually done and building control are happy with that. I am having trouble with the stairs. I have used pink board where necessary around the stairwell, however I am having trouble...

I am preparing my new loft conversion for the electrician. Can any one tell me the correct height for the sockets and light switches as I want to make sure that I am compliant for building control Thanks

Great thank you

I am finishing off a loft conversion and need some advice from a pro please. To comply with building regs I have to use the pink board on the new stairs and was also going to use on the new stud wall into bedroom. Question do you put the pink board on the outside where the stairs come up or...

Hi yes I have and building control have already visited the builders. It does say on the drawings what materials the board (12.5) will be out off but knowing building control I thought this is the sort of thing they would be looking for. With the chimney I though the may require so kind of...

Thanks all. Layed creed and karndean before on concrete floor, but never on boards

I am a experienced ex bathroom fitter so my knowledge is pretty good. I am getting my loft converted shell only and I will finish the work. Putting stud walls up not a problem but need some advice around regs. Do I need to use pink board instead of standard 12.5mm? Also I have a concrete...

Anyone?

Looking for some advice. I am thinking of fitting karndean or similar in my bathroom. It currently has old pine boards in place. I will ensure all screwed down secure but need some advice. Do I lay a sub floor to reduce the existing floor imperfections. If so hardboard? Also thinking about...

Thanks for all of the comments. My preference is to skim and this seems like it is feasible and I will prime with unibond first so fingers crossed as long as no one had any horror stories......

I take it no one has an answer :cry:

It really is going to be a gym,honest! I gets damp as no heating. I am concerned that the damp will blow the board hence my post. Is there an alternative to plaster on other than board?

Forget the electrics I have dealt with water ingress. Just concentrate on the plastering issues please

HI all. Looking for a solution to a problem I have. I am looking to board my garage roof. At the moment it has a exposed asbestos corrugated sheeting roof and exposed rafters. I want to Make the back room in the garage a small gym and put up a ceiling which will be plastered with downlights. It...