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If the cables weren't tightly bunched together I could run multiple widths of the 63mm. But as it is, the cables are neatly run with a total width of 160mm. Therefore i'd need to unclip and move the cables, which is extra faff. Of course, if no wider channeling is available then this is an...

The cables are clipped down neat enough. The channeling is to cover the cables before plastering and add a bit of protection should someone choose to drill in this location. I do appreciate that its still possible to drill through this channeling, but it does act as a first line of defence.

Morning John, Yes, all cables run vertically out of the consumer unit (housing the RCDs). The box is 450mm wide, and the cables are bunched to a width of 160mm, running to the ceiling.

Hi John, The cables run vertically directly above the RCD to feed the whole house. The cabling was hidden behind some wooden paneling, which has since been removed, awaiting plasterboard and skimming.

Thanks John. Appreciate this is the case, but if I can get hold of some channeling, then i'd like to put in. I know it wont stop an avid DIY'er with a drill, but its at least a barrier that may make them think if they come across it when putting a picture up. Not the end of the world if I...

Evening all. Does anyone know of a supplier that sells galvanised steel channeling at 160mm width, or thereabouts. It is for covering a wide run of cables in a wall, prior to plastering. Thanks in advance.

Because of the precense of the cavity, regardless of size or insulation within? Thanks for your helpfull input to the discussion. Firstly, as per the original post, the door is still to be replaced, which itself is more thermally efficient than the existing. Secondly, it's hardly much effort...

So, as per below? Out of interest why do you suggest no membrane, or cavity? Not questioning your opinion, just wanting to learn :D Given the wall goes to solid at the very edge of the arch, would this be an issue?

Thanks for the replies. I don't mind doing this. Especially as the better option for heat retention. Just to be clear then, your proposing batens down first on the wall (to create a small cavity to the back of the PIR), then the foil faced insulation, then the plasterboard on top? I have...

Morning all. Firstly I hope this is the correct section to post in. Seemed the most appropriate, but if not, please feel free to move, or advise where I can move it to. I am in the process of renovating an 1930's property, which comes with lots of quirks. I would like to add some...

Thanks for the reply. Yes, converting part of it to habitable space. In total the length of the garage is ~ 15 meters. This new space with have a partition to seperate off the garage section, which would remain at the original level. Building regs is fine.

Good Afternoon, hope everyone is well. I have a question about how best to go about raising the level of an existing concrete floor in my garage. To give a bit of background, the property had a large side extension added to it ~20 years ago, long before we bought the property. There is a...

Hi Ian, As far as I can see it is square. But thats not a bad shout.

What are peoples thoughts on blanking the gulley off a few inches below ground (allowing for waste pipe holes) and screening over? This would give a neat visual solution but would make access in future almost impossible.

Hi Vinn, I realised after I posted that the main vent stack and the waste within the sink itself will be vented, so no need to worry about the vacuum. Your suggestion about ply template with the pipes fed in is fine and will be easy to make. I guess theres no off the shelf solution available...

Hi Vin, I understand what you are saying. I'll take a closer look tomorrow to see if there is water trapped in there. I guess the smell could be coming from any waste that is floating at the top/collected at the top around the edge of the gulley. After all it is direct from the kitchen...

Hi Vinn, Thanks for the help. A grid would still mean the drain can vent to the space above ground though, which I ideally want to prevent. It is a garage, but it still occasionally has a foul smell. I assume it will be ok to seal off completely?

Hi Ian, Thanks for the help and the link. Sorry but I don't understand what you mean? I cannot see how what you have described would help, but maybe it was my poor explanation! I have (hopefully) attached a couple of pics with this reply to show the drain, which should help any further...

Good Afternoon All, I hope this is in the most appropriate section, but apologies if not. Long before we bought our house the property was extended to the side, over the previously external manhole covers and an open exposed drain. The kitchen sink waste comes through the old external wall...

Any advice guys on the SBR primer questions above?