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Hi All, We have having a ground floor single storey extension and the electrician has just installed the sockets. They are around 450mm from the floor level. I queried this with him and he told me it’s the regulations. Having looked into it, I think Part M only applies to new build and not...

Here is a photo from a few weeks back of the airbrick. There is no ducting, just a straight through gap. Is this ok?

Thanks for your response. All sounds good, the only thing we don’t have is the telescopic ducting for the air bricks. I’ve had a search online and can’t seem to find anything that would suit the large clay air bricks that I’ve got. Will it cause issues that the air will be flowing directly to...

Hi all, We are having an extension built and the builders seem to be doing a good job. I just have a concern regarding bridging the DPC when we come to render. I’ve raised it with the builder and he doesn’t think it’s an issue but I wanted a 2nd opinion and everything I’ve seen online says not...

Hi everyone, I am coming to the end of a complete renovation of the ground floor - dividing rooms / opening up rooms / new kitchen / new downstairs toilet etc and I have a couple of questions regarding hairline cracks in paint. There seems to be a couple of hairline cracks between the coving...

Yes, that's the same as my handbook. Here is a photo of the front of the handbook. Clearly the recommended one is the 5w30 in bold, but below it says others types that are improved and lists the 5w30. Would I be best purchasing the 5w30 or just use the 10w40 that I already have? Thank you...

Thank you for the reply. It had a service at Halford Autocentres 14 months ago and according to the website all of their services include replacement oil filter and oil drain and refill. So not too long ago. I'll top up the oil in the morning. Will be booking it in for another service in the...

Hi everyone, Renault Clio MK2 2002 1390cc 16V automatic. The engine oil in my car is close to the minimum mark so I need to top up, however I am not sure what is currently in there. I used Halfords registration checker a couple of months back and purchased 1L of Castrol magnatec 10w40 part...