Recent content by punkyb

Thanks DOHDesigns, the porch would have a footprint of 2.52m2 and is 2.1m high so no issues with PD, not panning on changing existing floor level Thanks again

Hi all, just refreshing an old topic here, with the celotex, then the DPM and WBP, would this provide a stable enough floor for tiling on? I was looking at using levelling compound then building a frame, but this seems like an altogether easier route

Thanks Iwaters, there isn't a wickes close to me, there is a B&Q but they no longer stock Aquapanel, doesnt appear on their website either Just searched for Hardibacker as well, not showing up on their website either

Hi all, does anyone have any experience of using Moistsure Tile Backer? Apparently produced by Resistant, http://www.cwberry.com/Inquiry_ProductDetails.aspx?ItemNumber=02250385 I have used Aquapanel (Knauff if I recall correctly) in the past an found it to be an excellent product, but the...

Hi all, well freddymercurystwin has kindly answered my question with regards to building regs, looking for a bit of general advice here now, I have an existing porch which is timber construction and is in quite a poor state, with the base and roof being sound I would like to replace with a...

That's great, between the porch and the house, there is a multi lock, UPVC door and window section Cheers

Thanks Freddy, assume you mean only that an external door needs to remain, not that the current door needs to remain. Any issues with location off the door, thinking it may work better if the door was on the front elevation rather than right Thanks again

Afternoon all, I have an existing porch located on the front elevation of my house, it's approximately 900mm deep and about 2700mm wide, door is located on the right face, window on front elevation approx 1500 wide, smaller window on left elevation approx 850 wide, base is concrete and appears...

Afternoon all, this may seem like a silly question so maybe I am over thinking it! I want to put a new enclosure wall in for a shower cubicle, due to the size of the shower the wall will not be supported by the joists (they run parallel to the proposed wall) will noggins install between the...

Afternoon all, looking for a bit of advice here or even if its possible! When the previous owners converted the rear of the garage into a utility room, they ran the waste trap from the sink out to the surface water drainage, obviously I am aware this is not in accordance with building regs so...

Hi all, currently doing my bathroom, part of which meant ripping out one walls worth of plasterboard due to leaking which had rotted the wall, now after reading many times, seal the plasterboard with PVA I stumbled onto a comment about tanking the walls, So getting to the point, I have new...

Trey this is what I found, yours looks like a good deal http://www.wickes.co.uk/Cut/Twin-and-Earth-Cable/invt/156235

trey, ricicle many thanks for your replies, that has put my mind at rest, it will be not be in contact with any thermal insulation, just pinned to joists/studs so looks ok, thats handy had a bit of a shock when I looked at the price of 10mm cable!

Following on from a recent posting of mine, electrician is coming out to replace the isolator with a new 45a shower protection unit with RCD, I raised the question over whether the 6mm t&e cable would be sufficient for the new 9.5kw shower to which he said it would be, now he being a expert who...

I never once said I was knowledgeable in electrics, hence why I am asking questions on a DIY website, is that not what these forums are for??? As for your ignorance whilst I cannot argue with your knowledge in this subject, I was not referring to that but your communication skills certainly...