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The middle plug just needs a biggish screwdriver to unscrew out. The outer clip is upside down. Turn it 180 and you will then be able to pull the end panel upwards to remove.

Hi. Its time to insulate the loft space in my newly built extension. The ceiling joists are 170mm so was planning to use 2 layers of insulation. If I put the plasterboard up first, it would be difficult, but not impossible to install the insulation due to there being not much height up...

Should be ok with pipe insulation.

I have recently put a 60 mm screed down in 2 sections. The first section I left the sheet on for 2 weeks. The 2nd came off after 5 days. Both look exactly the same to me. It will dry more rapidly when the sheet comes off, so I suppose the longer you can keep it on the better. But thats...

I am at the stage to get the first fix electrics into my 2 storey side extension. The studwork, floors and first fix plumbing are in but no ceilings or plasterboard up yet. I have now a bit of time before the electrician comes in. My question is .. Is it better to get the first floor...

A flueless fire will reqire a big air vent so in my opinion it defeats the objective. As already said, have a look at a balanced flue appliance. Andy.

In England. Open cavity on jamb and cill with cavity closures. Brick ties every block course adjacent to opening. insulated lintel at head.

Concrete, usually up to ground level. Your not daft.

Personally I wouldn't pierce the damp. Worst case scenario is the water table rises and you have leak points. What works for me is a 8x2 tamp with a handle each end. Then tape a level to the top so you can always keep a check on the levels.

You could place the battons higher than where the damp will be cut off. Then notch the tamp so the bottom of the tamp will be your finish hight.

Knauff dritherm 37 http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/pdf.aspx?page=332

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I am cutting some door casings down to suit some studwork which will have some 12.5mm board. I need to know what thickness the finish plaster is usually. Thanks. Andy.

50mm polystyrene and 10mm pea shingle.

Building some studwork in an extension. Plan to use 4 x 2 cls which is 38mm x 89mm size too. What does size too mean? These are all in b&q. Second question... Been looking at door linings and rebated casings and not too sure which to use. The rebated casings seem ok and I have got my...

Contemplating making my own staircase for a knock through into a extension. It will be a small kitewinder staircase with 4 treads. Does it have to be made out of softwood or can I use ply or even mdf. If so can anyone direct me to the regs regarding thickneses. Thanks Andy

How much fibres are added to a screed mix using a minimix. Does a handfull per mix sound about right. Andy.

For a decrotive or ilfe gas fire you will need a full opening. A dfe pot will give you this and also the cowl which you are asking for. A gas installer should be able to advise which pot will be suitable. Andy.

Depends on the levels, maybe its a bit high that side so he is trying to be a bit skinny. Some roofers dont like the wall plate sat on a bed anyway. So its not crumbling as they spike the roof timbers on. If the brickwork is level then its fine. What size is the wallplate 3x4 or 2x4 ?

To have a cowl over the pot have a look at a dfe pot. This type of pot has a full opening. Check manufacturers advice for fitting but if it is the same as a Marley dfe pot it gets fitted perpendicular to prevailing winds. Google satalite view is a handy reference to how your house is...