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just what I needed to hear. many thanks guys regards kevin

Hi everyone, I have got a NUTOOL NP501 Reciprocating saw but needs a new blade. I cannot locate any. Will any other make of reciprocating blade fit? are they a universal fitting or do I need a NUTOOL genuine replacement part ? regards kevin

I need approx. 1.1 m3 of concrete for a foundation trench. Thinking of minimix and barrow. What is an approx. cost these days when I barrow myself. thanks kevin

Hi everyone, I would appreciate any advice. I have pulled down the carport but am left with tar on the brickwork from the old flashband, There is also some white silicon sealant on the bricks. Despite my best efforts, it still looks a mess. Can you suggest anything to remove these deposits and...

many thanks tony.

how deep should the foundation be for a dwarf wall type porch ? and also, is there any way I can build in some support to take the weight of the tiled roof rather than rely on the strength of the glass frames ? Are there some hidden metal upright supports available? thanks kevin

what is IIRC please?

many thanks Tony, the reason I asked was because of concern regarding insulation getting wet and allowing moisture to bridge the gap. I suppose it would depend on the type of insulation used ? kevin

Hi everyone. I am building a small ground floor extension. I understand that the cavity needs to be filed with weak concrete from ground up to 2 courses below DPC. My question is, at what level does the insulation go in ? Does it sit on top of this concrete or start at DPC ? many thanks...

thanks tony

What are the rules regarding spacing of Cavity wall ties? I cant find them in building regs. thanks kevin

Many many thanks Jimcrow. I wasn`t aware of these slip couplings for grey soil pipes, so it is just like using slip couplings underground. I also wasn`t sure if the building regs allowed it either. Perfect solution for my problem. This then is going to be my plan of action. Just one more...

Can anyone please tell me a simple method to break into an existing internal soil pipe in order to put in a connection branch to take another toilet. The soil runs up inside the property and vents through the roof tiles. The existing toilet is in the first floor bathroom and I would like to...

I need to alter both foul and top water drains. I know that an inspection chamber in foul because of a new connection. My question is :- are top water drains subject to the same rigidity of rules, can I introduce slight bends to re route in order to skirt a proposed extension or do I need...

many thanks guys - perfect cheers kevin

please forgive me if I don't use the correct terminology. I am building a small extention with a sloping roof. I believe the diagonal brickwork between eaves and apex are called verges. My previous extention has what look like asbestos sheets covering the cavity and protruding about 50mm over...

Yes I understand now, I followed your guide to Brett Martin. many thanks for everyones help on this matter - cheers kevinm

many thanks for this info but what is a stub stack capped off with access fitting please. is it a rodding eye? I do need to put basin waste into something. is this it?

Many thanks for your interest. The new toilet will be built onto the gable of my house. area approx 12 sq metres.at ground level. it will include new back door to property.

Hi can anyone advise please? The 4" underground drain from my toilet soil pipe runs into a 6" communal main sewer pipe. All pipes are plastic. I want to build a small extention housing a downstairs toilet. Can I break into the existing 4" drain by fitting a "Y" piece in order to join together...