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Use them as boards... To bridge between towers to form a platform. And also to access above a lean to roof. Ta

Hi I bought some new old stock scaffold boards. I've never had or used scaff boards before so not sure what is acceptable or cause for concern. One of the boards has a lip along the entire length. A couple of others have a similar lip but it is a lot less pronounced. Curious also as to...

I didn't know if they would "smash in a breeze" or whether they offer any less friction than a standard friction hinge. That's why I posted to ask. I always clean my windows from the outside. Makes less mess! But even if I wanted to clean them from inside, many of the egress option also...

Hi We'll be getting some new double glazing soon, in aluminium. One thing I've always disliked about double glazing is how the windows open and move toward the centre of the opening as they open more. I would much prefer it if they opened like a normal butt hinge opens a window (or door for...

Yep. What's the rush? Rushing things is when mistakes happen ;)

Thank you. That's such a good idea RE wood in the gutter. Can't believe I've never thought of it before! Cheers

No, my dog wouldn't allow it!

I am indeed on Google! Weird - when I type cat ladder into google I get:

Hi I'm back with my second ladder question... I must admit, I usually just lean my ladder against the gutters and I've not had a problem yet. But I can see that a stand off is a better idea, and at the same time will make working easier. So I'm going to get myself one. But I've got some...

Many thanks for all the replies. When I search cat ladders it comes up with all kinds of weird and wonderful things, but nothing like what I'm after!

Thanks but it's a roof ladder I need, i.e. one with wheels and that hooks of the ridge...

Hi I need to get a roof ladder and I've not had one before so just wanted to check... 1. What's the ideal length? Is it best if the ladder stops just short of the last tile / before the gutter. Is having the ladder extend belong the gutter a bad thing (obviously not to use! ...just it...

In the end, I wasn't able to get that particular piece but will have the need to cut slate in the future so all really helpful stuff that I'll refer back to Many thanks one and all

I'm afraid I have no answers to your questions! :) I was hoping people on here might be able to enlighten me. I did like the image of the hose pipe though. Perhaps if I where wellies I'd be well enough isolated and protected from any kind of shock. And I'd keep my socks dry. Win-win!

Hi An old slate slab has come up that I would like to use for a kitchen worktop. It's from an old snooker table and is 30mm thick. I'll need to cut it roughly in the first instance so that I can move it and fit it into the car. I can then cut it more precisely once the unit is made and I...

Thanks for the replies. Still mulling it over! Decisions, decisions....

Hi all We're looking to have new doors put in soon. The opening is 2.1m wide x 2.05m tall. I've been reading and thinking lots about it these last few days and I've got all the usual pros and cons covered, i.e. being able to open the whole thing up with bifolds (but needing space for the...

Hi Thanks for the replies and sorry for the delay in replying. To answer the recent questions... Someone else mentioned that. So I contacted the bath manufacturer and they said batons are not needed or recommended where the walls are solid. I had been confused by the installation guide...

Sorry if I've given the wrong impression, but there is no loose grout. The tiling has only completed a few weeks back and the bth has only been used once. It's all solid, just cracked, and potentially not what should have been used. That all makes sense and I can see what you mean RE this...

Hi I've been away at work and so haven't been able to do anything to the bath yet. I have had time to read a bit more about it though... The verdict I've reached through reading is that siliconing onto the grout wouldn't be a good. Firstly it would be far better for the silicone to go INTO...