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    Timber stud wall with 30min Fire resistance

    why not just use 1/15mm plasterboard and save on screws and time.
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    100 x 38 Studs??

    100x38 are readily available but like nose says just use 100x47 as more readily available and you cant get wrong for upgrading your spec in this case.
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    Terrifying DIY

    i know people who have cut out all the cross bracing in their loft to convert it and he mentioned the roof was now sagging. another one where a bloke i use to work with went to look at a property he had sold years before.the new guy had taken out the supporting walls throughout most of the...
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    Load strength of timber stud walls

    have you considered underboarding the ceiling with insulated plasterboard??.i dont know anything about accoustics,just an idea.
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    Which Ipod

    ive got a 4g 16GB nano and its simple to use from the start.
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    Fire Specification for green mineral felt

    its a she,lol and the worlds gone mad.fire retardent roofing felt,whatever next.
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    New UPVC door

    small gaps i just silicone seal,bigger gaps i fill with foam,allow to cure,cut flush and then put the trim on using silicone.
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    Insulation - Does 100mm + 50mm = 150mm

    im currently installing 75mm between and 50 below the rafter and 12.5mm plasterboard.
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    Small extension - planning permission needed?

    if your property has never been extended in the past then you shouldnt need planning permission but there exceptions.
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    Nocking bricks out of a corner

    if i was arty i would do disc cutter sculptures like they do with chain saws.
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    How do i go about making an arch?

    buy a premade arch former
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    Cutting a square hole

    cut the blade down with a hacksaw,you'll be surprised how soft the blades are.drill a hole to start your cut.insert the jigsaw blade,keep firm pressure on the jigsaw all the time.
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    Insulation in the Loft - Rafter and Floor?

    70mm between the rafters and 50mm underneath will be ok.you need a 50mm airgap between the insulation and roofing felt/tiles.the insulation between the joists is for sound reduction so 250mm is fine.
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    loft conversion, new rafters?

    from the floor,no rsj etc needed in the one im doing
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    loft conversion, new rafters?

    im currently doing a loft conversion.3.9 overall span with a centre wall.exisiting rafters are 3x2.i put 9x2 joists in,then built my dwarf walls approx 1200mm from floor to rafter.then battened the underside of the rafter to enable 75mm celotex between and 50mm underneath. a 900mm wall is a bit...
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    Nocking bricks out of a corner

    should be fine.either disc cutter the joints out or stitch drill the joints to save damaging the surrounding brick faces.
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    Foundations for a retaining wall

    i wouldnt call it a bodge at 500mm,especially with plants soaking up some of the rainfall.a higher wall,yes i agree,drainage but not 500mm.
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    OK to wacker concrete Paving slabs / Flagstones?

    ive never whackered slabs and wouldnt for fear of cracking them.lay them on sand and cement ,as long as the hardcore is tight you shouldnt have any problems
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    To screed or not to screed .. that is the question

    i dont have a problem with a chipboard floating floor myself,maybe im just younger than noseall :lol: :lol: .ive never used brown chipboard and wouldnt.yes you can get insulation with channels in for under floor heating. i feel with chipboard you dont have to heat cold screed before you get...
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    How to make rectangle hole through stone wall

    drill the hole,insert the "drain" pipe and nothing more will fall down.put some foam around the pipe and if youre good you can use the foam as an adhesive for the vent grill.
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