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    How to fix plate to a wall

    Sorry, I don't mean the wall plate on top of the inner skin, I mean what the rafters sit on the other end. It's a lean to roof. Thanks James
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    How to fix plate to a wall

    Hello guys, Just looking at how to fix a plate to a wall for roof rathers to hit on. I've seen the chemical resin solutions with chemical studs and I've also seen anchor bolts. Assuming I was using 12*180mm anchors would these be as strong as the chemical fixings? Thanks in advance...
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    smallest realistic soffit

    Okay, how about whats the min without it looking crap :)
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    smallest realistic soffit

    What's the disadvantages of going down that thin? Thanks James
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    smallest realistic soffit

    Hello guys, What's the thinnest soffit available? I'm building a little one story extension and trying to minimise the size of soffit to keep the overhang to a minimum Thanks in advance James
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    compacting a base layer for a slab foundation

    have these not filled up with water?
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    Insulating the eves

    Hello guys, I'm building a single story extention with a pitched roof, do I put cavity wall insulation (Kingspan) up to the eves or inclusive of the eves to meet regs, as the loft insulation will be at eve height. Hope that makes sense :) James
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    Cavity lintels - Best place to buy

    Thanks guys,
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    Cavity lintels - Best place to buy

    lol! less2build have very good prices for catnic but a 7-10 day delivery time. James
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    Cavity lintels - Best place to buy

    Hello guys, I'm after two cavity lintels, both for 50mm cavity, 1st 1200mm & 2nd 1500mm. Where is the best place to buy. Thanks James
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    Sink drain attached to shower waste under concete floor.

    it's not too late, have not put the slab down yet, would just mean running it all the way round the extension to the other side. I guess it's only small extension Thanks :)
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    Sink drain attached to shower waste under concete floor.

    Hello guys, I've run one of these for the shower waste, It has a 110mm pipe connected vertically. This will be covered over by insulation then 100mm concrete. I wanted to sink the sink waste in the concrete also and connect it to the vertical of the P trap. Would a pipe boss strap and...
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    Toolstation shallow inspection chambers

    honest of god woody this thing was like it was made by the devil. Slight level drop so re-did all connections then it just started dripping both sides from the nipple type things. Lets see what tomorrow brings.
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    Toolstation shallow inspection chambers

    Did youhave any problems with it? The tripple seal for 200mm riser doesnt seem to hold tight and seams to be two seaps from the nipple like things under the riser base! These seaps havesent me old a wild goose chase soimethingq that should have taken an hour to all put together has driven me up...
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    Toolstation shallow inspection chambers

    Have any of you guys ever installed one of these shallow inspection chambers? http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Roofing+Drainage/110mm+Underground/Shallow+Inspection+Chamber+Riser+110mm+600mm/d250/sd2868/p83067 Thanks James
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    Cheapest place for underfloor heating pipework

    heating with gas. Was going to attempt 150mm centers assuming thats what you mean :) Coxen
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    Cheapest place for underfloor heating pipework

    i ended up buying this in the end http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/John+Guest+Speedfit/JG+Speedfit+PB+Barrier+Pipe+15mm+x+50m/d20/sd3307/p11922 Went for PB as hopefully more flexible Thanks Coxen
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    less2build

    Put my first two orders through L2B this week. Both for Jumbos, blocks & insulation. Both spot on price wise and ease of order. Takes about 3 minutes from start to finish to make an order. Okay, so something are cheaper and some things are more expensive, tell me somewhere that isnt...
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    Cost of waste soil removal

    nearly a week ago now but shifted best part of 30 tons by wheel barrow last saturday! Army of men and a digger loading it into barrows to go down the side of the house up ply sheets into the side of the lorry!!!
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    Cheapest place for underfloor heating pipework

    Hello guys, Will be laying a slab soon and want to put underfloor heating pipes in but can't afford a full kit at the moment, where is the cheapest place for just the pipework? Thanks James
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