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    Foundations for a retaining wall

    i wouldnt bother inserting any draining tubes/pipes for a 500mm high wall,especially a 225mm conc block wall that low.
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    Which Blocks 3.6Kn or 7KN

    its advisable not to mix the blocks above DPC if youre rendering or plastering them as the render/plaster will have differing drying/curing times and could result in cracking.
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    Foundations for a retaining wall

    just dig through the vegetation,concrete 150mm thick and 400mm wide will suffice.
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    How to make rectangle hole through stone wall

    vent fascias normally come with an option for rectabgular ducting as well as the obvious round option.or you can buy a rectanglur to round adaptor.
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    Twinthread Countersunk Pozi Screw

    every little helps. :lol:
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    Chimney removal advice

    shouldnt be a problem.just take care to cut the bricks down nice and flush with the wall youre leaving in position.
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    Which Blocks 3.6Kn or 7KN

    correctomundo :lol: :lol:
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    Fixing a hole in a wall

    expanding foam,cut off excess and apply filler.
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    Screeding - how to deal with depth decreasing

    for a small area you're talking about i think i would rip out the existing screed and relay,but you must insure there is a DPM.you could paint with RIW or similar to be on the safe side/
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    Chimney removal advice

    once you get the brackets in position just remove it with a kango or similar.
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    How do you cut a pre-stressed lintel?

    there are no yokels these days,theyre all bloody londoners or polish :lol: :lol:
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    Kitchen Extractor Through Roof

    not sure about slate but im about to send off some tiles to be made into tile vents as such tile vents are not available for this type of tile.
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    Depth of 11Kv cable

    a few years back we building 9 bungalows in a field basically and needed to re-route overhead cables under the ground.the finsih ground levels were going to be reduced before the end of the job where the cable would run.when they were digging the trench i told them how much the gorund would be...
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    Which Blocks 3.6Kn or 7KN

    ditto nosey,lol.i built a large extension in concrete blocks,not a nice job i can tell you.
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    Terminology help please

    the ground is ground level and your floor is ground floor.
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    The Right Size Hinges

    i always use 3 hinges even on light weight doors as i think it helps prevent the door from bowing. it depends on the quality of the hinges really.i would put 3 on it anyway even if you go for the 3".
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    What does this mean "Not registered for VAT."

    im not VAT registered either.i refuse to collect money from my clients on the govts behalf.this means,i can charge less than my VAT registered competitors.i realise there are benefits to being VAT registered.
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    Floor screed

    make sure the screed is dry enough before installing your new wood floor.
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    bricking up a door.

    i think its a joke when BC want modern day spec on older buildings like yours.a new extension yes,but a doorway???.
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    Bay Window - Windowsill

    ply with a softwood nosing is an option.
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