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Hi Just wondering any one can help me. I need some lengths (approximately 10) 3m long and 50x50mm in section. It doesnt need to be oak but needs to be a bit smarter than roofing batten or grade C16 etc. can you let me know where I could buy such a thing? Any help much appreciated. Andy

You can put two next to each other or you can get a 215mm wide lintel.

Hi We also spend millions of pounds on building research now and come up with these figures. I think the minimum you can go now is 700mm below finished ground level. Then it goes deeper if it is clay soil and deeper still if there are trees near by. Your spreader foundation looks like it is...

Cheers Its all above my head Just out of interest how long would it take for a plumber to change a boiler over? And is it as easy as a straight swap?

Cheers for the replies. Dan - Yep thats what I meant. The thing I cant work out is if there is water constantly dripping how come the pressure doesnt drop? Sometimes it goes up? New Boiler required?

hi I have the above boiler that is playing up. there is water continually dripping from the overflow outside the house. I have looked in the manual and it says if this is happening it may be due to a deflated expansion vessel. I drained the system and checked the pressure within the...

No Not an Ebay purchase New but with no instructions Now sorted Cheers

Thanks for the reply the shower I have bought came with no outlet fittings or instructions? Cheers

Hi Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure I understand the plumbing jargon is a wibble the same length as a STOPCOCK? I am trying to fit a thermostatic shower I have the main valve but the outlets appear to be an inch maybe 3/4 but all the other pipe work in the house is 15mm I was...

Hi Is there a minimum distance that 22mm has to be if it is fed by 15mm pipe? Cheers

Hi I am fitting a swirl shower valve to hot and cold water I was just wondering if anyone could put light onto which connector I need from out of the valve to the 15mm pipe Cheers

Hi Any idea how much I can expect to pay for the replacement of 12 rafters and the wall plate it sits on? I suppose I will need to strip the roof to have it done as well? oh and its in a valley so The lead will need replacing. The rafters only will need replacing from the wall plate to...

Hi I have a workshop with high ceilings the floor is solid concrete and the only heating in there is a fan style heater Therefor it is bloody freezing on the feet this time of year. Will putting in a floating floor using 4x2 joists and insulating in between make a big difference or will it...

yeah thats them my memory is not what it was cheers

Hi Thanks for the replies I had my house restored a few years back and the chippy used these screws to put the floors down and they are so easy to use. There is no jumping like on posi they just screw in straight. Now I have another job to do and would like to use them. But I couldn't find...

Hi Can someone tell me where I can buy wood screws with an allen key type drive in the head, as opposed to flat or posi. Cheers

Hi I have the above single oven NEFF B1451 BR and i have had to unplug it. Now the time isn't set and the oven wont work. I cant find the book and cant remember how to set the time. Does anyony have any ideas on how to set the time. There are 4 buttons under the clock and 1 turning...

Hi Thanks for the answer I am trying to cut costs maybe by labouring myself so was hoping for a detailed cost Cheers

Hi My roof has no felt just tiles on batts I was just wondering about the implications of this? If I try to convert the space will felt be needed or is there a product that can be fitted without taking the tiles off? Cheers

Hi Can someone give me a break down of the different costs of converting a loft. i.e. labour ect? I have a purlined roof which would be a simple conversion but when trying to work out the cost I dont want to miss anything obvious out. Cheers