Recent content by Kennyb2013

Thanks for the reply. I'm moving the boundary and associated fence so the fence would need to be inside the slabs which would not align with the boundary and make the most of the space. I wasn't sure about posts and gravel boards being strong enough from reading previous forum posts. If you...

I'm replacing the fence in the attached photo closer to the camera along the line of of the retaining slabs, which will also need to be replaced. Do you think concrete posts and stacked gravel boards will be sufficient, or will I need another solution such as railway sleepers, brick retaining...

Thanks all for your replies. I'll just pick up some decent MR-MDF skirtings. I will still get the face primed though to speed up painting as JobandKnock mentioned.

I'm wanting to buy primed MDF skirting boards but so far every company I've asked only primes the visible sides. Does anyone know of a supplier that will also prime the backs/underside? I'm surprised this isn't done given that MDF should really be sealed, particularly if being used in areas...

Harry, yes I was also going to upgrade the internal door. The issue is that once they're in they can break through an internal door unseen and tools will also be kept in the garage to do so! Although I do realise I am being a bit paranoid! Old Salt, what make of roller door do you have? I think...

Thanks Harry. You're probably right about security, although it only takes one incident and as I say the garage allows access to the house so security is a concern. A roller door is nevertheless convenient for the few occasions when I do put the car in the garage and might encourgage me to do...

Thanks for your reply. I think you're right regarding the security of Latham doors. They do seem bombproof. One issue I've just realised however, is the clear opening width. To get this you need to subtract 135mm from the width dimension for each door i.e 270mm in total. I have 2360mm between...

I'm thinking of fitting a side hinged garage door to replace an old up and over door. The choice is between two local firms: https://www.lathamssteeldoors.co.uk/security-garage-doors/side-hinged-garage-door/ https://www.bgid.co.uk/rowley-range-garage-doors/ The Latham doors are cheaper and...

Thanks for the additional replies. The consensus is definitely to have main openers!

Thanks both for your answers. Yes, I think I agree that the convenience of being able to have a proper opening window outweighs any security benefits. Old Salt thank you for reminding me about the very hot summer. It's easy to forget in January!

I'm currently doing something similar (new doorway). I'm doing it under a building notice and my local building control are happy to inspect it first and then decide if calcs are needed. If not needed the spec of lintel would then be advised.

I'm in the process of refurbishing a bungalow including new windows. The current windows only have small top fanlights which open and the main panes are fixed. Since all rooms lead to a hallway then there is no fire safety issue in terms of regs. It is also good for security with no large...

Thanks for the further replies. I'll try a local plumbers merchant and toiletspares tomorrow.

It may come to that but I wanted to avoid doing so if possibe as a simple swap out is only the work of a few seconds. If I were to fit everything new, would I need all the parts you see in the following photo as well as the push button unit, to ensure it all works to the correct height...

Thanks everyone for all the replies and links, however I still can't see anything that looks the same as my broken flush unit.