Recent content by rcpanimal

Hi, I'm getting quotes for converting my internal garage into a habitable room. It will require bricking up the garage door and inserting a window. It will also mean raising the floor and putting in a dpm. One side is an external wall and its single skin. A new internal wall needs to be...

I think so! There is a gap down the wall which I will get some oak quadrant to run down. The skirting board will be higher than the finished string after cutting to line up. Because of the gap Its likely I may see a small bit of the back of the skirting board but I am hoping the quadrant...

Hi, I've had some nice oak stairs fitted but I am at a loss how to finish the end string. The string closest the wall does not have a newel post and butts up the wall. I've attached two photos to show one without any skirting and the other with a small section. On the skirting I've put a...

Hi, I'm buying some Oak veneer doors from Wickes. they all say to paint first but I don't have time to do it before the fitter comes. Will it make much difference if I do it after? I was intending on taking them off the hinges and coating with OSMO on a flat surface. Is there any reason...

does it drain away or anything? Mine recently had a similar fault. The drain pump shorted and the PCB died. I needed to replace both. Mine was under warranty but parts would be have been 60quid

great idea! I will try that and if it does not work I've found some universal end caps which should solve the slipping. I need to get access to soil pipe (runs through conservatory). Am I right in thinking I could slide one polycarb sheet down so I can access it?

sorry whats a ceiling binder? Should the new joists span the length of the damage and a bit more or should it span a lot more?

I was clearing my gutters and found many of the end caps were simply hanging there doing nothing. The screws don't seem to be gripping the metal rods (not sure name). I also found many of the panels had slid down. Can anyone suggest what I should do? Ive tried tightening the screws but...

I've recently moved and found a joist which looks like its cracked in the loft. The ceiling underneath is slightly bowed (plasterboard). The joist is the second one from the external wall. My question is what should I do about it? Any suggestions? I was thinking of putting a baton along...