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Yes, concrete slab, nice and fresh with kitten paw prints!!!! As this slab is below the house fllor by 50mm how/where should I enter house? Thanks

Thanks. So with the boxes on the wall how far can I run the conduit down? My floor is at 75mm below finished level currently ( I am having 50mm insulation, 8mm of mat and adhesive and 17mm of tile) I understand that I must run conduit vertically down for safe zone but is under finished floor...

Extending the ring via breaking it and attaching first box then linking last box back to break. So I run a loop around floor of conduit and channel pipes up into wall boxes? How best do I run the wire through house wall, I will have to bridge cavity. Can I drill 20mm hole and poke conduit...

Perfect joint = 2 x T&E going to bedroom above and joinging at a surplus socket!! Should I sink the conduit into the walls/ floor? I am laying 50mm of insulation onto floor for underfloor heating. WIll that black plastic 20mm tubing be strong enough for tiled floor etc? Thanks

Hi, Apologies if this is listed already, looked fairly hard. I have a conservatory (not yet plastered or floored) and am planning the electrics. What is the recommended twin socket box depth for thermal block walls so as to sit flush? Also there is a perfect joint in ring main I can take...

No Good..... I am going in alone... The Catnic required has to have SWL 60.9Kn and have ordered CXC 50/100 3000m. Quick question on propping up.... How many Acros (inside) & Strongboys (outside) would be recommended and any particualar distance apart? Im guessing I sit on inside under...

Hello all, I am looking to install a CXC 50/100 3000mm Catnic... I would be immensly greatful of tips, must and must nots.... I have block and brick construction, joists sit at 350mm intervals an onto block. The gap is 2700mm, structural diagram states engineering bricks of 450mm x 215mm...

HI, Just a quickie.... Does anyone know what the difference between a CU or a CUB Catnic 50/100 lintel is? As they offer both in a 3000mm length!!!

Poor old Shy, I would be happy to help him count...... Thanks, so me being slow.... what prevents this happening after install - mortar sticking it together? Wouldn't want to have to provide hard hats when the window is removed!!! So the Lintel "Mater" provided pic of... just sits on...

Woody, thanks. I thought these were supposed to NOT bow???? I am think of possibly leaving the window out for periods.... obviously not when the BC come and have a look.... but when conservatory is in and a nice open kitchen/ conservatory is avail.... :wink:

Tell me about this Shy fella..... New lady fried Huh? Can you find them on here too????? Anyroad..... bored this morning so attacked plaster (hence why I may need a new l/friend, supposed to be going shopping!) My cavity is 85mm (no pun intended) Everything I see illustration wise shows a...

OK, no I believe I have spent too much time looking at Lintels..... Am I confusing myself..... I can see how a "H" Lintel would support when in place, does a standard "Cougar" lintel only work on fresh installs? What style am I needing when knocking through a wall. It is external bricks with...

Thanks again Mater, Silly question... whats the easiest/ least mess way to measure it in advance? Should I rip the plaster off at the door top??

Absolute PITA I tell theeeeee!!!! I'll get calling on Monday again then.Half tempted just to get it and do it myself...... but if it all goes wrong, it will fall into garden and I'll need that for me tent!!!! Looked on Catnic site. Funny looking things.... Still Physics is Physics!!

Thanks Mater, I will be rebricking from the left so I have a 1800 window & 750 door, so added bit for frame. Is there a difference between RSJ & Lintel....costs, strength, installing??? etc etc??? Struggling to get builder to arrive for a quote let lone start the job!!!!

Thanks, I thought it would be a fairly standard jobbie.... BUT any ideas where I can get one? Searched Internet and Jeld Wen site.... nothing!!! Just straight top ones....

Thanks, the Red Multi Stock look like a winner. Any ideas where to find best price in South-East? Thanks

Hi, I am currently in throw of removing and replacing a window with a larger version and wondered if anyone could identify or possibly know who offers a similar window option... its the top curved bit thats proving illusive...... New size is hopefully 1045 x 1800 - ish......

Hi, I know there are lots of threads..... So I shall start with an apology.... Sorry Then a picture...... Followed by question.... Any ideas where I could match these babies 200 x 100 x 60 in Kent????