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    Joists short in jiffy hangers.

    Hi, I'm completeing an extention and I've found a number of joists which do not reach the end/back of the jiffy hangers. Some are as much as 15mm short! The joists are hanging on a steel with a packed webbing. They are bedded in the block wall at the other ends. Is that gap acceptable...
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    help sourcing external staircase

    I agree, I was thinking 250mm so I could deck the risers. I also found this very useful stair calculator, again in the US so in inches. http://www.decks.com/Calculators/Stairs.aspx? Great for working out the total run and pitch.
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    help sourcing external staircase

    thanks Mointainwalker. I found an interesting US site with some tips. http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_2007357_build-outdoor-stairs.html I think I'll go with the timber route as the price I got back was £4500 + vat for the iron stairs. Cheers Joe
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    help sourcing external staircase

    Hi There, I'm looking at a loft conversion job which requires an external staircase. I'm considering either iron or timber (decking style). The staircase is a simple straight run 2700mm high and 900mm wide with handrails on both sides. It will fall on a 9inch wall and come off a flat...
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    Movement in concrete lintel causing cracked plaster.

    Thanks for your reply. The beam supports the flat concrete roof. I think I'll follow this up with the freeholder / managing agent. Might as well get something for my money! If it's all ok then dry lining sounds like a good idea! Cheers J
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    Movement in concrete lintel causing cracked plaster.

    I have an 1960's built flat which has a concrete lintel running through the entire length of the property. The lintel is mostly concealed under a false ceiling, however in the lounge it sits flush on top of a block wall. The wall and lintel was recently plastered however the lintel seems to move...
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    Insulation Supplier

    Cheers! I've found a number of suppliers on ebay but all seems to be loft roll... not dense enough for a stud wall sound barrier. I've also found extruded polystyrene ebay but i'm not sure of it's sound properties... any ideas? Thanks
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    Lowest point of the ceiling

    I'd use a large level attached to a larger straight edge. Place it across the joists to find the lowest point and get it level. Then mark the walls for your new ceiling frame... another pair of hands may help if it's a big area! hope that helps.
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    Insulation Supplier

    Does anyone know a reasonable (cheap) supplier of a soundslab (e.g rockwool flexi or alike) insulation? It's for stud wall insulation and must have good sound deadening properties. Thanks Joe
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    Compact door soluition

    Hi there, I'm looking for a compact door solution. In short I have a very small space in a shop within which needs to go a toilet and sink. I also need a door seperating the toilet and sink so the sink can be used for washing hands and cups etc. I've put together a small drawing (not to...
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