Recent content by radio1julie

OK, thanks for that! I intend to keep the new interlinking cables (same spec as original) all the same lengths and wont be extending them by all that much! I will also use terminal blocks/insulation tape for all connections. That said, I realise I will invalidate any guarantee but I suppose it...

I have 2 questions related to the above. 1. This is the conventional transformer with 3 x low voltage 20W halogen lights. I am going to rewire between the 3 light fittings from the transformer so I can space the lights further apart under the cupboards than the 400mm they are prewired to. Does...

OK thanks for that!

I have just cut a new doorway in a cavity wall, through from the kitchen into the new extension. This was originally the external wall prior to building the extension. I have two questions: 1. Do I just use concrete lintels above the door on each skin, extending 6” either side? 2. How do I make...

Thanks Stephen. I suppose that is the only sensible fix really! Apart from the fact that the front wall is solid i.e. no cavity.

About 3 years ago I dot and dabbed pasterboard onto the outside walls of an old terraced house. Ever since there has been a problem of condensation forming on the cold spots (worst in winter) where the dabs are. This repeated condensing/evaporating process then causes discolouration of the...

OK Thanks, thought thats what you meant!

Does it matter if aquapanel goes on with the 'this side up' face back to front? i.e. so the tiles will go on to the rough side?

Thanks to both but what are double sided connectors?

OK Thanks!

How do you double or triple up existing joists? Do you have to build them into the wall at each end next to the exisitng joist or do you just cut the additional joists to fit in the clear opening and bolt them to the main existing joist?

Do wc's in new bathrooms need to be fitted with a double check valve to comply with modern regs?