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It's just taken ages to get other bits done which were also required for the sign-off. Obviously this is a major blow.

Thanks gents, yes we're inclined to agree it's the roofers fault. Just reading the building inspectors letter again and wondering if there's any course for appealing against the decision. The letter does state the the "British Standard for slating RECOMMENDS that the size of slate should not be...

Hi we have a major problem. We had an extension built approx 2 years ago and just had the buildings inspector round to perform the final checks and sign-off. On the day all seemed well and he went away happy. However a couple of days after the visit we received a letter saying that the...

... additionally, should I be using these to interface between the corolux and the brick? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Wall-Flashing-Unit-for-Mini-Profile-28-Long-/270430254043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3ef6e633db

I am just replacing an existing plastic corrugated sloping side roof with mini-profile corolux. The old stuff was standard profile and was weatherproofed against the side wall of the house using roof felt which was tucked into the mortar between the brickwork. Can I use flashing tape instead...

Hi need some advice on replacing a sloping roof at the side of our house. At present this consists of a simple timber frame about 20ft long and approx 5ft wide, with one side attached along the side of the house, sloping downwards where the other side just sits on top of a brick wall running...

Just about to start laying some 600 square porcelain tiles onto concrete, starting at the back end of a kitchen/diner area where there are some 3m width oak folding doors. Question is, how should I lay the tiles here - should I leave a small gap and grout in between the tile and oak sill, or...

We have a concrete side passage which was recently channeled out so that a waste pipe could be laid for a new cloakroom facility. The channeled out section has been filled in with soil/hardcore/sand mix but we now want to refinish the entire area and are thinking of a thin concrete screed across...

Hi We have a corian worktop which needs refitting, requiring a small (few inches) join to be re-mated to another worktop. I'm guessing this is a specialist job, just wondering if anyone has any experience of this or know how to go about it, what approximate cost might be? Thanks

Thanks for the reply. The area of floor we are talking about is currently covered in flagstone type tiles and under that i presume the original foundations of the house (1930's) so not sure what if any DPC exists..

Hi we have an area approx 25m2, 10m2 is a new concrete floor forming an extension to the original. The original flagstone floor area was covered in very uneven concrete on top of which was a layer of very dodgy slabs, so we've had to remove these top two layers. We need to bring this...

We need about 20 sheets/boards of 25mm insulation foil backed e.g. celotex or kingspan, anyone got any tips for where to purchase for best price?

Thanks for your replies. Actually, the layer of celotex is quite thin (about 1 inch) and appears to be laid directly over the concrete floor underneath, within which I presume there would be the 90mm layer of insulation as required by building regs (inspections were previously carried out before...

We are wondering what to do with an extension floor which has the insulation layer exposed throughout (i.e. no concrete layer on top). Is it possible / allowable to lay a laminate floor (with underlay obviously) directly on top of this, or do building regs require a certain depth of concrete...

Thanks. Out of interest how much is a 120 x 50cm copper rad worth as scrap?!

Got a bathroom radiator and most of the chrome has peeled off. It's like a chrome wrapping. Underneath it's just shiny copper. It's new otherwise. Is it possible to rechrome and if so how much is it likely to cost? Many thanks for any advice.

Hi I'm midway thru my first travertine tiling project. I've found it a very enjoyable experience so far, and I love how these tiles look (even though they're not sealed and grouted yet). Here's my question: I need to cut some tiles to shape - mostly straight cuts, some odd L-shaped ones...

Hi I noticed late last night and then again this morning (6am ish) that there is a loud clicking noise coming from the digital electric meter box. It was replaced a year or two ago and has only just started doing this. It sounds like a relay which is clicking on and off. Occasionally you will...

Brilliant (no pun intended). That's cleared up my questions nicely! Many thanks

Hi We have had recently installed 8 x 50w dimmable GU10 ceiling lights on the same circuit. Question 1 Can these all be driven off the same dimmer switch (currently on a normal on/off switch) Question 2 Since the power consumption at maximum is high (400w), will dimming the circuit to...