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    Suggestions for a letter box through a wall

    We have a double door (without a letter box slot) which is made of steel and covered in wood and have about another 0.5m wall either side of it. If I don't want an externally mounted key operated letter box to be stuck to the wall to the side of the door how would I create a letter box opening...
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    External IP CCTV camera suggestions

    Thx. What does onvif stand for?
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    Semi recessed sink and waste traps for sinks

    Yes, its a solid internal block wall with 12.5mm plasterboard on the top. Good suggestion with the bracket, will take a look.
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    Semi recessed sink and waste traps for sinks

    We need a wall hung version for possible use of a wheel chair. What about stronger bolts?
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    Semi recessed sink and waste traps for sinks

    Is it possible to get stronger bolts (in the event that an elderly parent who falls a lot) put weight on the sink? Whats the next size M11 or M12? I asked the question about semi recessed because sometimes shops hang things on the wall just for temporary displays. Why do all photos on google...
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    Semi recessed sink and waste traps for sinks

    I've just a bought a nice clearance sale sink from Porcelanosa. It was showing as hanging from the wall with two M10 bolts in the back of it going into the wall. The description on the wall said semi recessed but had nothing underneath it. I spoke to one of the sales reps who said it can be...
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    External IP CCTV camera suggestions

    But do any of them have the ability to insert a SD or other memory card directly into an external camera?
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    External IP CCTV camera suggestions

    Are there any wireless external IP cameras that can be plugged into a high level external socket (sort of at floodlight sensor height) which can also record onto a built in SD card which does not then require me to have some sort of dedicated CCTV hub but just connect remotely? If an external...
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    How are these to be used (insulation fixings)?

    http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Insulation-Fixings-8-x-90mm-Pack-25/p/510007 If I am trying to fill the insides of a cavity space for a warm deck roof (so under the OSB) where I already have 100mm rigid foam boards over the OSB, 400mm centres and the cavity is about 400mm deep, can these things...
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    Light circuit switched off - water leak

    Just had my first floor bathroom light buzz before it popped and took out the the lighting circuit for the whole house at the main fuse board. This was due to temp water leaking from the second floor bathroom down to the first and presumably down from the ceiling lamp holder. I've switched the...
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    Warm deck roof

    Is it ok to not create a structural deck immediately above the ceiling joists when creating a warm deck roof? Instead placing the 100mm rigid board insulation directly onto the ceiling joists and then put the OSB / structural deck on top?
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    Intumescent strips on 1st and 2nd floor bedroom doors

    fan lights above the window? I didnt understand that. Lights with a fan on it or a small window?
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    Drive way fence or gate height facing the road

    Does it matter the orientation of the fence within the 2m of the highway? Also I dont see any reference on the planning portal of 1m high WITHIN 2m of the highway. Could you please point to the source? Thanks.
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    Drive way fence or gate height facing the road

    I understand that it falls permitted development to erect a fence or gate up to 1m if is on the front boundary to a road and 2m elsewhere. What I need clarity on, is whether a shared drive with a neighbour, can have a gate or fence for security, which opens inwards to the drive (between the two...
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    Suggestions for bathroom plumbing setup

    any comments about a non return valve been fitted please to overcome the issue?
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