Recent content by MrD

Thanks again for the tips. I'll make a deep shelf section from 2 x 13mm and some spacers as suggested. Should be solid and look much better, too. Good progress this w/e, with one small problem. The alcove studwork I've constructed is sturdy enough, only... one of them is bowed out across it's...

Jason, thanks for the advice. I had alway intended the battens to be hidden, they'll be behind the finished panels, so don't understand your comment about unsightly. The front edges must be covered of course. The carcass as a box would be a mighty sized box - 2.4 x 1.0 x 400mm so my way...

Hi, this has turned into a bit of an essay, so questions in bold for those who want to cut to the chase :) I'd like to construct some alcove shelving using veneered MDF for both lining panels and shelves. To begin with, I think I need to ensure the back and side lining panels are vertical and...

Sorry if this is a dumbass question, I've had a good search of the existing posts and not found the answer. I'm in the process of having a gas stove installed into the fireplace, directly underneath the flue. A flue liner will be fitted and a closure plate to prevent, as I had it explained...

Thanks for the responses, guys. It sounds like my situation is no different to many other instances - perhaps worryingly so!! - but I can probably carry out some additional reinforcement unmolested. The existing cracks are such that in bare feet it's possible to detect a dip in the floor...

Hi, That should cover it, apart from pointing out - as safety concious as you all seem to be, quite rightly - that I don't intend doing any gas plumbing. The pipe crosses the living room floor in a channel at a depth of about 1-2", which has then been covered with concrete. It's clear that...