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Thanks for all replies , is it going to be awkward to do a hard wired system in a new build that's ready to move in ! Cheers Howy

Hi john d , I don't have a budget in mind as such I think it's more about having a decent system. Thanks Howy

Thanks Bernard , could you recommend a brand . Cheers Mark

Hi all , I am moving into a new build house and have a couple of questions regarding alarms, I am looking at wireless to minimise disruption to the house . Firstly what are the good brands in terms of reliability and could I or should I install it myself. I just want some pasives downstairs...

Hello all, I want to download the app for gumtree to my I pad but I don't understand one thing , it says that the iOS is free but is asking for my card details before I can proceed is this normal as I don't like giving card details willy hilly. Thanks Howy

Hi , a little tip i learnt which helped me put my door on was use velcro , you can line it up with small pieces placed near corners then put soft clamps to hold in place to drill and screw . hope this helps . howy

Hi all , my integrated fridge freezer is on its way out so have been looking to replace , the bit i need help with is measurements i am worried that if i get the wrong one the exsisting doors wont go on , which would be a disaster . The make of mine seems to be creda which does not do fridges...

Hi again , i have decieded to use dulux weather shield for this job , can you tell me what is best for washing down / cleaning the stack before application . cheers howy

The colour is black ( faded at the moment) yes i could replace the stack but i am looking for a simple tart up at this point in time , maybe the next time :D

Hello all, just like to run something by you , i am thinking of spraying my black plastic soil stack with plasticote aerosol , do you think this idea is ok. I have read various things regarding using weathersheild paint or gloss . But i thought spraying might be easier . Thanks for any help...

Well thanks to this excelent site and the information i have gathered from you guys i am back to the drawing board , i cant get that pitch in the height and space i have , i had a chippy who i know look at it to see if he could come up with any ideas and he suggested flat roof with felt , cant...

Thanks oldun , I think that might have blown it out of the water , I have not got enough height to get 1.5m drop over that length it would be to low at the front , what to do :!: Howy

Hi noseall , its just a lean to roof to cover a dining table area , do you think it needs an architect :lol:

Hi all , I am looking to put a pergola off my bunglelow , it will be approx 4.5 metres out , can you tell me what is the least fall I can get away with as I haven't a great deal of height to play with coming off the wall plate . I have read that 15 degrees will be ok but how does that equate in...

Hi Daniel , to be honest I am thinking of getting a chippy to do that bit. It needs something like a birds mouth joint and im not sure I am up to that . Her in doors has thrown something else in the mix she is thinking she would like the roof timber feather edge planks , more to think about. I...

Thanks Daniel , a bit to chew over. Howy

Hi Daniel, bak again those shingle tiles can you get them in this country or are they imported as I have been looking at various shingles and there quite expensive so I wondered if these would be cheaper. howy

Hi Daniel, the posts are already in as I had a pergola coming off the house on my deck they are cemented in with those ready mix bags for posts but I also bolted them to the deck supports. Regarding timber sizes I guess you cant over do it but I disscussed this with my brother in law who is a...

DanielR this has been an interesting post for me as i am looking to do the same thing , mine is approx 4.0m out by 4.5 m wide i have two 4x4 posts that will hold 4x2 cross member and then 4x2 rafters coming from house to front of cross member . i am putting tongue and grove on the 4x2 because...

Hello all , can you give me some guidance reagarding felt shingle tiles. I just want to cover a lean to off my house with them, area approx 4.0 x 4.5 metres , who are good suppliers at the right price as i really dont have a clue what to look for . Many Thanks Howy