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Thanks for responses. So the ceiling joists currently sit on inner wall blocks and I'm hoping to remove this wall and notch the joists into the RSJ/ Lintel. So do I only have the option remove the outer bricks and insert then rebrick the outside. OR Can I insert a lintel from below...

Hey Experts :lol: , I apologise in advance to anyone who reads my post as says it's old news :roll: , and thank those who reply in advance. I am about to embark on an external knock through into a glass roofed medium single story extension to house my kitchen. Question is around a...

Hey all, I am after some lame man terms..... I am looking to build an extra bedroom on top of my existing single brick skin garage. Inspection hole shows 1m foundations. Architect has preliminary said a inner brick skin would reduce room/ garage by 200mm (block and cavity) So recommended a...

Hi, I have a 1987 breeze & brick built link detached house. The front room is missing a centre piece and can get a little chilly in winter..... Hence..... I would like to add a fire, I would like a multi-fuel stove in front room. The wall behind it would be garage (not mine) anything I could...

Thanks for response but that is a long grated gully. I wish to have minimal visible so want a small square with the drive angled into it as its only a small drive Thanks

Hi, I am having a new block paved drive and would like a small 6" grate drain that the drive slopes towards. Is there a particular one that can be driven on/ reinforced or as a small area will a standard plastic hopper style work? Thanks in advance

Hello All... Its been a while.... Firstly apologies if this is elsewhere but I cannot find it... I have a Alpha Combi CD35C boiler and 4 modern radiators, 1 towel rail and an old skool 1 column radiator in my house. I have found the the modern ones loose heat very quickly and towel rail &...

Ah! Damn it! I do like the wife boards as I wish to achieve a realistic look as possible! What about the laying/ raising idea? Thinking on moisture avoidance and solid underfoot? Thanks

Hi All, Hope my subject made sense... I am hoping to lay reclaimed wooden joist, cut into 3/4" x 9" varied lengths onto my downstairs concrete floor. Now this is the interesting part.... I am wanting to match level with the tiled kitchen floor which is 1.5" finished height..... What should...

Gee JohnD Thanks!!! I know I should of bl00dy not left it to go hard :roll: So yes its hard "said the actress to the Bishop" I need to get it off without effecting sink or the cupboard doors.... and floor tiles..... DO NOT ASK!!!!! :oops: So ideas??? Cheers

Hi, I have applied Tung Oil generously to my work tops but have had some runs into sink and on cupboard doors. Can someone please recommend the best way of removing this without damaging any of the surfaces...... Thanks ALL

Hiya Folks, As always I hope a simple question.... I am having new kitchen appliances and have been told Baumatic or Caple are excellent value for money. Now I have read mixed reviews.... does anyone have personal experience either way? Also I am looking for a built in 500mm Microwave... I...

Steve, thats excellent... and yeah I have read through a few posts, good old BAS "Mr Useful"!!!!! I like those lamp looks which is great. Difficulty installing them???? I am obviously missing something there...? Any particular manufactuer better than others? Thanks

Hello all, I have found numerous topics, but some quite old and I know how quickly things change. I have a new kitchen ceiling and am about to cut holes for new downlights.... yup you guessed - I am after 240v White, Fixed, Fire Rated Downlighters x 8 that will accept Low Energy Bulbs (unsure...

Thanks. It is a skim over boards. Been drying for 4 weeks now. I have cheap white emulson from shed that I used as a mist on previous smaller job. Was pleased with the 3-4 coats that had. Just want to make sure Im filling/ topping up with right stuff..... Ta

Hello one and all... I have read a number of posts regarding PVA vs Mistcoat vs Cheap Emulsion vs Plaster Paint etc etc..... My question I hope you can assist with.... I have had my conservatory plastered (now gone pink) I can see a few imperfections and wondered do I mistcoat first or...

Hey folks, Just a quick question..... I am trying to locate some greyish, gold, purple Rustic Slate floor tiles. Sizes 900x600 & 600x600. Has anyone a good company or idea where I can locate these???? Thanks

Also what is the spec for Safe Zone and corners? Thanks