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800mm to compact is a lot in one go. I`m assuming its already down? i`d hope the contrator has compacted it in approx 100-200mm layers.

Hi there, I`ve finally got the go ahead to build a new garage. I`m planning to do most of the plans and excavation myself, get a brickie in to do the walls and possibly floor. I could do with an opinion on the foundations. Should I excavate the wall footings, approx 400mm x say 700mm (I...

I`d apply that on the outside. Brushing asbestos sheeting from inside might not be advisable.

Hi guys, I must say this resource has helped me finish the inside of the house over the last few years- and i`m now moving outside. I have a dated prefab garage that’s approx 2.3m x 4.5m, most panels are in ok condition bar the front panel over the doors which is spalling, the doors are...

Thats through contacts of other people we have used. I thought it was expensive! :lol: Thanks for the links- i`ll go have a look through that now Cheers Alex

We have getting to the stage in our project to finish off the flooring downstairs. We have about 53sqm to cover and the sub floor varies as follows. Porch- chipboard panels upon timber joists Conservatory - chipboard panels upon timber joists Living room- half quarry tiles with concerte...

Hmmm, Did some more testing last night. See below I fully take on board your suggestions as this thing has no filters etc like a normal dryer. So i`ll go check the ducting, as for a blockage in the condenser i dont really know where to look for that, i`m guessing its got a cold pipe running...

No ideas or thoughts? I`m going to be re setting it tonight and double checking the fan is working... bar that or the stat being incorrect i`m stumped

I`m at my wits end with our local appliance repair/sales shop. Long story cut short: Washer dryer purchased about 3 years ago.It is not in heavy use, just occasional. 6 months ago one of the stats went, i replaced the pair. Then it worked fine, never a problem until just before...

glad i read this as i`m stripping wallpaper/ sanding old plaster smooth at the moment. Leyland primer...one to remember next time i pop for spares.

Possibly better, if i`m honest i haven't read the rules for a while. I just wanted a ballpark figure for me to budget on, at the moment i have zero to go on. I`d say what, £25 a casing in cost and what 2-3 hours per casing? assume 3 casings per day, £275-300 per a day? so i`m looking at a...

Hi, we are currently arranging for lots of plastering works within our house and i`m looking into getting all of the door casings changed, prior to carrying any plastering out. (hopefully so we can get the plaster flush ish to the new casing) What ball park figures would i be looking at for...

Keeping it brief: Gas and electric box used to jut out into living room, they have been demolished and relocated. The gap left by the 'box' has been bricked up level(ish) with the existing masonary in the wall. The whole wall will require plastering works to get the required finish, is...

I am in the process of obliterating what will be our lounge. I wanted to take the existing 1200mm wide window out that faces the rear graden, and replace with a set of 1200 wide french doors. I called out a localish door company that our family have had really good experiences with. Very...

Excuse my ignorance, but how can i check which is open circuit. I have a multimeter, with a continuity bleep checker. Just check if i can get a current to pass through it? if not its fubar? I Have had the problem of cold air before and it turned out to be the stats. But it has gone again...

GET IN! 3/4 of a year later i have done it all myself, i`ll get pics up asap! cheers for everyones help!

i`m looking at the same problem with a similar set up and pressures, if you find a solution to this please drop me an email at [email protected]. I cant seem to find too much info on here. Valves seem to vary quite a lot in price. you also have option of pressure equalising...

cm^2 works for lazy ass people like me

ChrisR, do you have an email address where i could as you a couple of quick q`s? Please? i`m sure you could shed some light on my mixer shower problems going by what i have found using the search function but i cant PM you like a typical forum. or alternatively if you dont want to give it...

ok cheers for advice on temp of boiler, i`ll try that and see how i go. Plumber still owes us money and i cant track him down.