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    How 'slim' are slimline windows?

    Thanks @Notch7, that term was exactly what I was looking for. As an example: http://www.slideandfold.co.uk/sightline-details-for-aluminium-windows.html
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    How 'slim' are slimline windows?

    I am in the middle of ordering new slimline windows and I find it difficult to get answers from suppliers on how exactly thick the window frame will be. Is there a specific term or key phrase I need to ask a window supplier to get a straight answer? e.g. one supplier quoted their 'frame' as...
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    How to insulate & laminate an existing concrete floor in 65mm

    If we don't notice the leak in time, then you are correct in that it will fail. We did consider vinyl as well - this has the benefit of having very little height and moisture proof - however, we haven't found any we like yet.
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    How to insulate & laminate an existing concrete floor in 65mm

    @foxhole: They do have some laminate suitable for bathrooms: https://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/laminate-flooring-aqualock-8mm-farmhouse-oak @Notch7: If I go for the 40mm insulation, then my height will increase to 73mm which will mean raising the door height. Hence the 30mm insulation...
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    How to insulate & laminate an existing concrete floor in 65mm

    Agree with adding underlay, but will need to reduce the insulation: 30mm Celotex + 18mm + P5 T&G chipboard + 5mm underlay + 10mm laminate flooring = 63mm
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    How to insulate & laminate an existing concrete floor in 65mm

    40mm Celotex + 18mm P5 T&G chipboard + 10mm laminate flooring = 68mm height 68mm should still mean the door height can stay the same. Cheers.
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    How to insulate & laminate an existing concrete floor in 65mm

    I am in the process of planning a bathroom conversion whereby I would like to insulate an existing 14 square meter concrete floor: I have 65mm to work with (otherwise I need to raise the door height). There is an existing DPM layer 65mm includes insulation/chipboard/laminate I am currently...
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