Recent content by Sevka

I did as mikeyd suggested and now its finally working exactly as it should. So thanks again, and to everyone who offered advice.

Ok thanks guys, I will give this a go tomorrow. Much appreciated.

The switches have been replaced with the wires going in exactly the same places as old switches. My partner says this problem has existed before she moved in.

Hi, please can someone help! I have a two way light upstairs that should be operated from both downstairs and upstairs. The problem is when it is switched on from downstairs it won't switch off from upstairs and when it is switched on from upstairs it won't switch off from downstairs. Any...

Hi, I plan on bricking up a window. Does it matter what bricks I use inside or out if it is going to be rendered over anyway? I have a mixture of engineering bricks and facing bricks left over. Can I just use a mixture of these or should I keep the bricks all the same? Thanks

Ok thanks for that, appreciated

Can anyone tell me what this drain is for? I thought it may be something to do with the kitchen drain as that is close to it but doesn't appear to be.

Hi people, I will be fitting a upvc window and sill but I have seen two ways of fitting the sill and am not sure which is the best way or if one of them is wrong? The first way I have seen is to secure the sill in position and then place the window onto the sill. The second way I have...

ok, thanks again for your help noseall.

Sorry, didn't make it very clear. I do intend to use quilt for the loft insulation. So just to make clear, I should extend the celotex up past the wall plate and bring the loft quilt material up against the inside face of the celotex? Am I right in thinking I should maintain a 10mm gap...

Hi people, I have seen people saying that cavity wall insulation should be continued at the eaves to meet the loft insulation. My question is, should I extend the celotex level with the top of the joists and then butt the loft insulation up against this or continue the loft insulation past...

Thankyou for your help, its much appreciated.

Hi noseall, thanks for your reply. I am building a cut gable. One more question..... What is the method for preventing sideways movement? "racking" I think its called. Would diagonal restraints be ok and if so what size timber is generally used?

Hello people, I am building a gable roof on cavity wall, gable both ends. I am unsure how close the end rafters should be to the wall (the ones in the cavity and the first ones inside the building). Should they be flush against the block work or should I leave a gap of say 20mm between...

Ok thanks guys, I won't worry so much when it rains now