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Hi all I have a concrete sub-floor onto which I am building some sleeper walls to support a pan and joists. Can I use blocks rather than brick? They are not very high maybe 200mm. If so what type of blocks should I use? do they need to be the high density concrete ones? It will...

Yes I am trying that!

Yes, we submitted full plans, specification of the build, materials we would use, the OS Map of the location, payment etc. We sent it all last week, they came back with a question about an old boiler we are removing and the specs of a new one we are installing and then came back and said...

I am taking about Building regs. he said we needed a 'permission to build' certificate? We have planning permission passed and a letter of approval so that side is all fine. Matt

Thanks freddymercurystwin and DevilDamo I don't mind doing the leg work just needed to know where to look :D There is one thing about the process we have gone through that I do not understand. Once planning permission was granted we submitted our plans to for building regulations. They...

Hi all I understand from my builder that the building regulations changed on the 1st October 2010. Can anyone either outline the salient points in the changes or point me to a good resource that explains them. I am specifically interested in changes related to the build of extensions on...

yes it will come from the ring main NOT the lighing circuit Sparky will be doing it not me, but I just want to find something that will blend into the walls and not be as noticable as a normal plastic socket

thanks they look great, I assume you can paint them what ever colour you wish.

no i need it to be 13A

Thanks, floor sockets would be just the ticket. Walls will be painted so I could paint the flap the same colour. Won't be invisible but less intrusive than a normal socket. Thanks again Matt

Hi all I am looking for a solution for the following. We are having an Orangery lantern fitted to an extension. I would like to install a 240v socket at ceiling level on a wall adjacent to the lantern for Christmas lights etc. I need a double socket that is fairly discrete, or that has some...

Hi all We are having an orangery lantern fitted to a kitchen extension and are looking at having Smart Glass installed. We know this is expensive in comparison to normal glass but with the cost of blinds running into the thousands it actually becomes competitive. We are wondering if anyone...

no I am under no illusions about the cold in winter, and we are well within the regulations for % of glass. I am also sure that we have enough heating via underfloor heating and the additional rads. I want to insulate not because I think that we cant heat the area but because I want to...

Thanks foxhole, masona It is a neat idea. I have seen some floor tiles in B&Q which are big enough to cover the area using 4 tiles so might be an option. Thanks Again Matt

Thanks ajrobb that really helps, probably a cheaper solution as well even taking into account the battens,ply, insulation and plasterboard. I guess i could skip the ply if I know where the battens are, but then again the ply would add future proofing for hanging anything in the future...

I wonder if anyone has any thoughts about the wall insulation problem? I want to insulate the walls but do not want to compromise the ability to hang the wall units. I am looking at something like the kingspan/some form of insulation backed plasterboard. Thanks Matt

Above the wall units? 500mm ish maybe a little more

ban-all-sheds #1 I have a 2 year old daughter so its going to get kicked if I like it or not!!! #2 nice idea, I was going to use the LED Rope on top of the wall units.

A photograph would be great if you have time... then the boss can decide what she wants!

Thanks it's me being oldschool calling them Kickboards or perhaps just incorrect!