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Hi, I built a small lean to roof during lockdown between my wall and the existing fence. The roof needs fixing now as it was just using cheap corrugated plastic but while I do this I would like to fill in the gap between the lean to and fence to make it more wind and rain proof. I have attached...

Hi, We are looking to add some decking in our garden to an area up to 2.9m x 7.9m, this is the largest area so it may be smaller. Currently there is a solid hardcore base topped with gravel and some slabs. I did plan on using 150mm x 47mm for the joists and frame but this may be a bit high as...

Hi That is an idea though fixing to the fence will give a bit more open head room.

Hi, We have a side entrance to our house that I would like to cover. Its approx 1m wide by about 6m long. There is a wooden fence to the other side. I planned on using a piece of 6 x 2 to fix to the wall to hang the joists from. I am not sure what to do at the fence side as I only have about 2...

I made a small hols from inside the garage, no pipes or electrics yet but seems to be a fire board between feels like wood covered in silver foil. Of course I will replacve with a fire door and frame.

I think that is a good idea I will look from the garage side to see what is in the cavity.

Hi I am in Somerset, tempted to do myself but concerned more about finding electrics etc then the actual fitting of the door.

Hi, We have a new build house 5 years ago and would like to put a door into the garage from the kitchen which is an integral garage so just a stud wall. Can anyone advise on an estimate of the cost assuming just a standard door. If I get quotes I would like and idea of the ball park figure. No...

In the end I got a BRK® CO850MBXi Carbon Monoxide Alarm which fits the same back box so no need to touch the electrics.

Hello, We have a DETA carbon monoxide alarm Model 1121 which is now giving an end of life beep after 5.5 years so we would like to replace. Can anyone recommend a replacement that will fit the wall fitting so its easy for us to replace and also would prefer one with a battery backup. I think...

Hi, We plan to convert our internal garage into another room. We had a quoite from a builder who did a similar build to a nearby house. The quote was about 4.5k. This was to add a doorway from the house to the garage, level the floor as its on a slight slope, add plasterboard where needed...

Hi, I am looking to fit some corrgated PVC sheets to my veranda and also purchased the CORRAPOL-PVC Flashing. I wonder how it is sealed against rain as if its just fitted against the wall it will leave gaps, where the mortar is. I guess leading flashing would work but I wanted to do this...

10mm will be cheaper then 16mm and I am not worried about insulation as it is a open cover to keep shelter from the rain mainly. I will have joists too so just need the sealing bars.

Hi, I plan on making a outside cover about 3 x 4m. I have looked at the polycarboante roofing but would 10mm be better than 16mm for letting light in? If I use the 690m width ones as strength is not an issue as it wone be walked on. I prefer this to the look of the corrugated plastic or is the...

Hi, I am looking to DIY build a Veranda in my garden and also add a roof such as the axiome polycarbonate roof. It will be about 3.8m widen by 2.8m. I have purchased 2 met posts and 2 x 100mm Square posts, also a piece of 4 x 2 for the house wall and 6 x 2 for the rafters and to join the 2...