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Thanks for the replies. I Got the sink in today. Bit of a strange set up as its in the window bay of a 1920s house but its done now. I have attached 2 images but mot sure whether they will work. I did the half inch connectors up hand tight then just under half a turn with a wrench. One thing...

Thanks. Is it wise to put a couple of turns of ptfe on the thread considering there is no olive?

Hi. Im in the process of installing a Countertop Basin with a Monobloc tap and for various reasons require 500mm Flexible hoses instead of the commonly available 300mm. I can only get them with the 10mm male on one end (which is what I need) and 1/2" Female (tap connector style with rubber...

Hi all Im about to get a couple of quotes for the instalation of a new Combi Boiler. When I meet the plumbers I would like to know what they and I are talking about in terms of which brand, model and thermostat to go for in order to get best value for money. I have looked in the Wiki section...

Implies here that it does: http://www.ybsinsulation.com/pdf/RoofersChoice.pdf

Is this acceptable?: http://www.screwfix.com/p/roofers-choice-light-breathabl-membr1mx25m-100g-m2/21912#product_additional_details_container

Thanks for the replies. What sort of Felt / underlay / Membrane would you recommend? I have some Shed felt left over from another project which is just the right size - can this be used? Willing to go and buy some more as while yourin there you may as well do it properly. Cheers

Have uploaded a couple of pictures of it: http://www.diynot.com/network/user_album_update.php?album_id=9645

Thanks. What sort of tool should I use to remove the nails then? Presumably some sort of cutting pliers or pincers? Do From experience do you know whether the nails normally cut easily or are do they tend to be down snug against the tile?

Hi, I need to remove asbestos roof shingles from a ground floor level bay roof and was hoping someone here could give me some advice as to how best to go about it. I'm aware of the dangers of removing asbestos and will get appropriate protective equipment. I have read through other posts and I...

Thanks for the replies. I bought another half tone of finer aggregate. See additional photos in the album. I have raked it on top of the type 1 and have about 3 inches of cover. Do i need to mix it in or Will the dust work its way down when compacted? Shall i use the roller or hire a wacker...

Thanks. Any other opinions before I get back to the people I bought it off? Can I do anything with it without moving it eg. is dust available on its own that I can add to it?

I got a loose half tonne load of type 1 today with a view to gettin another half tonne tomorrow. I went to a well known Sand and Gravel supplier. I have wheel barrowed it from my trailer to my patio excavation and given it an innitial rake. I must say I am really disapointed as there is barely...

Some places around here delivery dumpy bags for £35 and I know Wickes charge £42. I have heard though that some price differences are due to some places selling "Scalpings" where mud is a small percentage of the content as opposed to MOT Type 1 which tends to be dearer. Not sure whether there...

Thanks for the advice. I have been quoted £18 per tonne plus vat by a local gravel yard. Im going to put a 1 tonne 5mm sub base down as the price is cheaper than I thought and they will allow me to take half a tonne at a time in my trailer. I have around 1/3 of a tonne of old pea gravel to...

Hi I am building a patio 4.05m by 2.25m on a well compacted lawn with clay soil. It will consist of both 18" and 24" square slabs, most of which I have got free of charge. I would therefore like to minimise the cost of the base layers. I have looked at a few guides online and most of which...

Hi. My washing machine (Appliance) Valve leaked water when being turned on and off so I set about changing it. I got a Plumsure one from B&Q as Screwfix were out of stock. I followed what I beleive to be the correct procedure with of course no PTFE tape and copper pipe: - Saw off pipe to...

Thankyou for the swift and concise replies. Ill have a look and see if I can use 15mm copper. If I can get away with something that big then what size wood drill bit would you recommend for drilling through the door frame?

Morning all. I am comming towards the end of re-piping my Central Heating system. It was previously a sngle pipe loop with 30 year old Rads but have replaced it with new Rads, 22mm speedfit Feed and Return, 15mm copper tails and TRVs. The problem is, my kitchen has a newly tiled floor and...