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  1. Derekbirmingham

    Wallpapering a patched plaster wall

    hello people im derek from birmingham and this is my first venture into wallpapering.. I live in a 50’s x council house and im in the process of steam stripping a bedroom wall with the view of repapering.. From the photo would it be a good idea to cross under paper first before i put the main...
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    Aspestos cement roof insulation

    ive got a aspestos cement roof on my side entry with the fridge in the entry..if i stuck celotex 1 inch insulation to the underside of the cement boards would this curb the dripping condensation in the winter.. Thanks for reading people any help would be greatfull..
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    Window lintel coal house

    hello people flipping hot isent it.. Quick question from birmingham.. If i put this window in my old coal house would i need a lintel..never done a window before thats why im asking.. Thanks lads and lasses‍♂️
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    Connect to old soil pipe

    Ok thanks people..
  5. Derekbirmingham

    Connect to old soil pipe

    How much is a building inspector visit cost then please?
  6. Derekbirmingham

    Connect to old soil pipe

    Nearest manhole i think is in a neighbours garden maybe ,not mine ,also i soppose i could put a 90 with an inspection hole on the pipe entering the coal house..
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    Connect to old soil pipe

    Hello people im putting a toilet in an old type coal house for my pensioner dad,the house pipe in photos is. Is pvc and at the bottom into ground is cast iron..pipe run is under 2 metres..when i lift the slabs to reveal to cast pipe how deep does the cast go normally as i want to put a t joint...
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    Coalhouse extension help

    Thanks for your responces ..”pig with lipstick” Bit harsh but maybe right..and woody i have contacted birmingham city council and there sending an accessor round very soon..me dad needs a downstairs shower toilet and well see what the council reccomend..side entry is the only place to do it...
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    Coalhouse extension help

    Get approval for a tiny coalhouse extension.? I dont think the people on my estate get approval..
  10. Derekbirmingham

    Coalhouse extension help

    Ill be honest i dont know what building control is..
  11. Derekbirmingham

    Coalhouse extension help

    Has anyone done this type of project before
  12. Derekbirmingham

    Coalhouse extension help

    hello people i found this forum and it looks great..im derek a roof leak fixer from brum uk.. My dads 88 and needs a downstairs toilet/shower in our xcouncil house.. Im eyeing up the coalhouse in the entry and think if i could double the size of it i could fit a toilet and walk in shower.. I...
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