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Hi, I'm building a kitchen extension. On the existing half of the kitchen there is the original screed which is nice and flat. I've screeded the new half of the kitchen and utility room. I'm generally very happy with the levelness that I've achieved, however there is a small ridge across one...

Thanks Ian, you are quite right. I realised at 2am last night as I unscrewed the cartridge nut that I needn't even have spent 2 hours picking out the remains of the rusty retaining clip, I could just have unscrewed the cartridge and motor in one go! You live and learn I suppose. Given where I...

Hi all, I was hoping for some tips from those who have done this before. Can I also say that I'm only up for DIY on the water side of the system. I don't think any of this will involve the gas side but if it does then rest assured I'll be on the phone for a pro. My boiler died yesterday -...

Thanks 23vc, I'm a screeding virgin! The area is approx 2.5m x 3m bonded running into 2.5m x 1.8m floating. What ratio is the cement slurry mix? I'll do that. Mixer came from a mate but I think I can mix it in situ. Good call re the knee protection - visit to screwfix in the morning! What...

Thanks for the reply. The new extension has 100mm polystyrene under the slab. The garage part is over the existing garage floor and I only have 110mm at the narrowest end (the floor slopes to the front of the garage). BCO seemed happy with 50mm insulation + 60mm screed. I had planned to do 80mm...

Hi, I'm looking for some guidance with a screeding task I have to do in the next couple of days. I'm self-building a corner extension to the side of my kitchen and rear of my garage and also converting the rear 2m of the garage to a utility room. The existing kitchen floor level is around...