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    fire proofing loft conversion stairs

    It's the shape of the stairs they virtually spiral up into the loft
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    fire proofing loft conversion stairs

    Hi all. I have had a loft conversion shell done and I am finishing everything else off. The upstairs is virtually done and building control are happy with that. I am having trouble with the stairs. I have used pink board where necessary around the stairwell, however I am having trouble...
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    height of sockets and switches

    I am preparing my new loft conversion for the electrician. Can any one tell me the correct height for the sockets and light switches as I want to make sure that I am compliant for building control Thanks
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    pink board

    Great thank you
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    pink board

    I am finishing off a loft conversion and need some advice from a pro please. To comply with building regs I have to use the pink board on the new stairs and was also going to use on the new stud wall into bedroom. Question do you put the pink board on the outside where the stairs come up or...
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    loft conversion advice

    Hi yes I have and building control have already visited the builders. It does say on the drawings what materials the board (12.5) will be out off but knowing building control I thought this is the sort of thing they would be looking for. With the chimney I though the may require so kind of...
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    laying karndean in bathroom

    Thanks all. Layed creed and karndean before on concrete floor, but never on boards
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    loft conversion advice

    I am a experienced ex bathroom fitter so my knowledge is pretty good. I am getting my loft converted shell only and I will finish the work. Putting stud walls up not a problem but need some advice around regs. Do I need to use pink board instead of standard 12.5mm? Also I have a concrete...
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    laying karndean in bathroom

    Looking for some advice. I am thinking of fitting karndean or similar in my bathroom. It currently has old pine boards in place. I will ensure all screwed down secure but need some advice. Do I lay a sub floor to reduce the existing floor imperfections. If so hardboard? Also thinking about...
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    waterproof board for plastering ceiling

    Thanks for all of the comments. My preference is to skim and this seems like it is feasible and I will prime with unibond first so fingers crossed as long as no one had any horror stories......
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    waterproof board for plastering ceiling

    I take it no one has an answer :cry:
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    waterproof board for plastering ceiling

    It really is going to be a gym,honest! I gets damp as no heating. I am concerned that the damp will blow the board hence my post. Is there an alternative to plaster on other than board?
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    waterproof board for plastering ceiling

    Forget the electrics I have dealt with water ingress. Just concentrate on the plastering issues please
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    waterproof board for plastering ceiling

    HI all. Looking for a solution to a problem I have. I am looking to board my garage roof. At the moment it has a exposed asbestos corrugated sheeting roof and exposed rafters. I want to Make the back room in the garage a small gym and put up a ceiling which will be plastered with downlights. It...
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    LED lights

    Thanks for your help :mrgreen:
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    LED lights

    I am looking to put some led lights into the recess of our rooflight. I have a couple of questions. Is there a minimum clearance for LED like halogen? I know that LED doesnt get hot so was hoping not. Second question. All of the led kits i have found have a three pin plug connected to...
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    Indoor Led Kits colour changing

    thanks but really wanted dowlights not strip
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    Indoor Led Kits colour changing

    I am looking to install some colour changing led lights around my new roof light. I am reasonably competant with electrics but have never looked at led's before. What i want is to be able to change colours by remote control. Is there a kit I can buy to do this or what is the best way of...
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    Options to remove support for two RSJs

    Hi I have a ground floor extension which currently has two rsjs supported by a brick column. I would like to remove if possible. Is it possible to weald a plate to each side and remove support? It is a single storie extension so only the flat roof is being supported. If I cant do this...
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