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The parapet roof is finished in fibreglass and the builder has provided a lip all the way around the extension as a finish. However some of the OSB board used for the roof is still exposed under the lip of the fibreglasss, see enclosed image which shows this. is this normal? The OSB board is...

Just at the phase of external rendering Originally I was told to go with a Webber monocuche but because it was a north facing garden , the building would change colour quite quickly. Also have been told that it's not suitable for northern weather. Then there is a white sand and cement render ...

Yes but the foam people came in and sprayed insulated the place before I could run contacts. My own fault so looking for wireless option.

First I heard if them was an electrician who was wiring my house. So I'm more definite about a good alarm system with both contacts or pir and a CCTV over Poe. Can anyone recommend some wireless alarms? Thanks

My builder has offered both White sand and cement or a Webber monocouche render He said he would prefer to do the sand and cement as the monocouche will break around the beads after some cold . Is there any other options available? Is a white sand and cement finish good enough?

i think you need Xtratherm CavityTherm Jamb with Close-R

looking for opinions on the following timber frame build out to in sand and cement Monocouche Render 12.5 mm fibre cement board 50 x 38 mm treated batton 50 x 38 mm treated counter battons Tyveck fixed to 11mm OSB 3 board 140 mm rigid insulation board ( quinn, kingspan etc) vapour barrier 28...

great thanks woody, your not bad on the photoshop too

so should i just tell them to watch their carpentry skills in future?

i don't understand the glue and screw nail with ply sheet. where the notches are out, screw the plywood into both joists?

the steel was calculated to hold the first floor, which is not a problem. they are sitting on pad stones and are all fine.. Its the notches in the Joists. why are they out so much and not flush with the steel..do they look OK. Obviously its only as weak and its weakest point and im thinking...

Hi Everyone first post, so go easy :). I'm having an extension done to my existing terraced house they are currently adding in the joists for the first floor. Initially they got the joists wrong because of the span length with 7" X 2" C16 wood was too long so they have added in another steel...