Recent content by lasix

I have a large conservatory and I need to access an area right above it. The easiest thing to do would seem to just remove the hatch panel (if I simply open it it will still be in my way) but I can't figure how to do it. It's a PVC conservatory roof and the hatch is also PVC. There is no visible...

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Not as far as I am aware... but you never know. I am not from the UK and where I come from, if you hear a "CRACK" like that coming from anywhere in your house it means something is wrong :oops: I've been living in the UK for a few years now so I've gotten used to the odd...

This morning I heard a few sharp and loud cracking noises from the loft that got me worried so I went up to have a look. Below you can find the pictures of what I've found. I've replaced the insulation this winter so i have been up there a few times and I've never noticed this. Sure a few...

I still have to check what kind of cable i am dealing with but i suppost that, in the worst case scenario (ring mains) i can just use a 32A rated junction box... right?

The other alternative i could think of is to leave as is or use a non-maintenance free junction box and fit a small access panel in che ceiling. The advantage would be that a lot of pipes and wires go trough that point so it might be handy to have... Altrough it might also be the stupidest idea...

I'm replacing the ceiling in a room and I've found a cable that appears to be damaged. The copper from one of the wires is exposed (just barely, to be fair) and the clable was just fixed with some insulating tape. I am putting a new ceiling up so I am wondering what to do with this damaged...

I have taken a few more measurements and here's the situation: First problematic joist: The notch is quite close to the wall but not so close that I can't fit anything in there. I was thinking to sister with 2 notched c16, one at each side, and use screw Coach screws as close to the wall as...

OK, no, moving the pipes is not an option and I cannot create a pocket either for the wood to sister the joist with. If I can do something, it has to be based on the current layout. As I see it, my options are: - partially sistering the joist with plywood or c16. In that case I will have to cut...

So... do you think it would be worth doing it or it's fine to leave as is? The 3rd joist has a much larger hole but in the 4th one the hole is very close to the end of the joist.

yes, correct

I have pulled down the ceiling underneath my first floor bathroom and I have found out that two of the joists have a large very close to the end of the joist. It does not seem like it is creating problems at the moment, however, I, upstairs I have tiles and I would hate to have cracks in them a...

So i guess the cheap option should be fine

I've decided to fit diagonal bracing in my trussed roof (survey mentioned it would be worth considering). I was looking online to buy the required timber. I've come accross the following two options...

Actually... Let me open a different discussion about this

I've just had a roofer over to take a look. He has said that the bent web is likely not a problem but he said that he recommends replacing all the connector plates as they are made of wood (see pictures in first post) and replace them with steel ones. He would also add some sort of steel braces...