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I will ask SE regardless before removing those binders but to be honest couple of nails on them can't do much for bracing whole structure. Thanks again

Hi There, Most likely in topic I have used wrong terminology to describe my issue but hopefully picture attached will do better. I am trying to make more space in my loft and install some doors to cover clutter located in deeper corners of my loft and I wonder if those "binders" pointed in...

Well, I wouldn't install it at all but thats requirement of local planning department if I want to convert my loft. Its just to high above the ground as per regulations if only fire escape windows would be considered. Basically if I want to convert it this is only way to do it. I know it is not...

Hi, I just wonder if someone could link online calculator for water flow? I got water pressure and internal pipe diameter which, from my point of view, should be enough to get flow of liters/min out of those two factors. The reason I am asking is that I need 1.3 bar and 100 liters/min in...

No, BC he wasn't in my flat yet. After reading the guide linked by you its become rather obvious that attached non-glazed doors of mine are hollow core despite fact or 44 mm thickness and cannot be used. So intumescent strip won't help much in here and all that type of doors must be replaced...

Hi There, I am having issue at this moment with my internal doors. Because I am doing loft conversion over third floor I am required to install fire proof doors everywhere in apartment. The thing is that my all doors got features required to claim that these doors are fire proof doors already...

Hi, Just to clarify what is the u-value requirement for concrete block wall 200mm (loft conversion) in Scotland. Insulation will be placed in timber frame with gap of 25 mm. I am getting different messages here because local Council telling me that U-value in my case should be 0.2 where...

Thanks all for replies. I think I will stick to normal Kingspan pitched roof insulation. However to achieve my u-value I will need certain thickness and every mm counts. Is there any online Kingspan calculator to check which type and thickness I should use to get 0.2 u-value? Thanks

Hi, I am trying to find the best insulation in terms of price for my pitched roof (vented, 600mm between rafters and 190mm depth). It need to be done as per regulations with u-value of 0.2. I have found with this calculator that I need thickness at least of 150mm of Celotex insulation which...

First of all let me thank you all for quick answer. So basically its up to installer? So there is no regulations to stop him to do that from inside? I live in Scotland if that matter in this instance. You have mention [English/Welsh/ NI]; is Scotland got different regulation regarding this...

I am about to install bigger Velux windows and one additional in my loft (4th floor). I think I got really bad architect because he is not sure about anything however that is another matter; probably I will get another one. Anyway I wonder when regulations required scaffold to be erected...

Hi There again, I wonder if someone can tell me which of those two types of insulations is proper one in terms of current regulations. I need that between my rafters in pitched roof/loft, which will be converted in additional bedroom at some point and I am looking for cheapest option available...

Hi, Thanks for quick reply. As a matter of fact I am converting that loft into a liveable space. These apartments are not relatively new; they are about 10 years old. As I said there is already insulation but inside floor (glass mineral wool), which I think wouldn't change much in terms of...