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    New Toilet on different wall to main Stack

    As a pro I try not to Use macerates they are a pain in the bum when they get blocked! Could you possibly fit a corner toilet in there close to the soil Stack? Pics would really help ! Best wishes Jake
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    What could be under this rendering?

    Only way to know is to remove it
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    Is tape and joint compound needed on fire rated plasterboard before skimming?

    It doesn’t matter what board you use the idea of tape is to stop the plaster from cracking when there’s movement on the boards bestwishes Jake
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    Where to cut drywall for doorway

    Have you a photo ?
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    Corner bead internal?

    Hi Still got a Lot to learn about plastering as it isn’t my trade however I do do it in my own house to get more practice I Just Wondered if it’s possible to use metal CornerBead on a internal corner? Where I was thinking was wall meets ceiling? I usually use tape but got a few gaps to fill...
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    Chimney breast above ?

    I was waking around my house today doing some Measuring and realised the chimney breast in the living room Has one directly above it however there’s not one in the kitchen but there is directly above it ? All the houses down the street are the same, there’s no fallow brackets or steels Etc I...
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    Tile backer board

    Hi, I’ve got some external Block Work That I’m rather going to render it tile, im Planning on putting some tile Backer board which is suitable externally onto the block work first. I wondered what would be the best way to fasten it to the block? Thanks Jake
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    Best way to rebuild this?

    Thanks again woods … after removing the brick work on the pic timber is definitely the way to go thanks Jake
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    Best way to rebuild this?

    Afternoon , Just thought I’d ask you guys for suggestions on how I should rebuild this little section of the wall? It’s approximately 1 brick length wide and single width There’s a piece of 4x2 which acts as a lintel for a cupboard door and on top of the brick work the is a joist which at...
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    Connecting Timber pillar to joists

    Thanks guys
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    Connecting Timber pillar to joists

    Hi , I’m just in the process of removing a wall, the corner of the wall ( which is in the photo ) is going to be replaced with a wooden post 6x6 or 8x8. Currently the joists meet at a tee section( sorry I’m a plumber lol ) and below that it’s just resting in the wall. Im trying to figure the...
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    Aco drain

    Thanks
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    Aco drain

    Morning, Not sure this is the right place to post this question ! I'm just in the process of doing my aco drains, Is there a way to overlap ( side by side ) a aco drain? I've got a brick pillar in the way but it isn't enough corner to put a corner to get around it , I can't move the acos...
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    Enclosed stairs wall removal

    Afternoon all, I’m removing the wall between the living room and stairs and just wondered if I could rack your brains too get some good ideas The wall is brick however at the top is lats and plaster( top part is staying Also on the wall there is a hood running across at the beginning of the...
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    When is a extension not a extension ? Conservatory?

    Hi Jeds, The 3x2 size of a porch would need building regs and planning as it’s too big to be a permitted development. It’s just really confusing re the window as it doesn’t state anything thanks Thanks Jake
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    When is a extension not a extension ? Conservatory?

    Hi I’ve been reading up about permitted development , conservatories etc and what you need planning and regulations for Our next project will be tackling the back of our house due to a manhole we can only build out 2x3 metres which doesn’t seem a lot but our kitchen is small so will make so...
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    Porch build thanks

    I’ll pop some on next week when the rubbish has gone lol
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    Tile underlay

    Lol thanks no seal underlay it is then. Thanks Jake
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    Tile underlay

    Hi This could be the stupidest question of the day! Is it possible to use dpm as underlay for a tiled roof? I’ve got a ton of it left which would save me having to buy underlay however if the right way is underlay then that’s what I’ll do Thanks Jake
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    Porch build thanks

    Morning, Not really a question but just wanted to say thanks to everyone so far who has helped me with my porch build… it’s coming on well but if it wasn’t for you guys and your help I’d be no where near where I am now. Thanks Jake
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