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hi guys, i am currently doing some underground drainage work an hav purchased a couple of osma strap on bosses with the following inserts...

hi guys, thanks for the replies - The window is coming out to make a walk through, upon further inspection, the timber lintel is the same length as the window frame so it is doing sod all. The arch looks to be in good structural condition and there are no signs of cracked...

hi richard, thanks for the reply, at the moment there is a timber lintel with a brick work (original 1880) arch above it. the timber lintel doesnt seem to be holding anything at the moment so it should be easy to rip out. i presume the arch is doing most of the work at the moment? Richard...

ok guys, thanks for help - i just wanted to check this out. i will make sure that one is fitted. Thanks Andy

hi guys = just a quick question i have just recently installed my central heating pipework and i am nearly ready to have a plumber install the boiler. I have purchased a ferroli f30b and notice in the manual it states that and automatic bypass should be fitted at least 3 metres from the...

Hi, on the back wall of my house i have a large widow about 1000 wide by 1500 high. i would like to take this window out to create an opening (new extension being buit on the back) The house is a 2 up 2 down 9 inch solid brickwork - if i use 2 concrete lintels at say 1700 long - would this...

hi, mate i just had my house replastered profesionally by a great plasterer. some rooms i boarded myself but instead of dot and dabbing i fixed slate lathe to the walls at 400mm centres, made sure they were level and straight and then screwed the boards to the lathe. One of the rooms i didnt...

hi i am re fitting my kitchen and would like to install a integrated washer/dryer, however i have heard conflicting stories as to there performance. such as its a comprimise and both the washing and drying are no good. can anyone help me, any previous experiences will be helpful and...

hi mate, what i did in your situation is fixed tanalised roofers lathe to the wall, this enabled me to straighten it up and then i screwed foil back boards to the slate lath, it worked really well Cheers

Thanks for the replies, you have put my mind at rest. Cheers

Thanks for the replies, when you say better what do you mean? andy

Hi, i over ordered 9.5mm foil backed boards, is there any reason why these cant be used on the ceilings? Thanks Andy

what "deluks" said, if your wall leans away from the cabinet, then the unit will be touching at the bottom and there will be a gap at the top. Cheers

hi, thanks for the reply, i have filled all of the little imperfections on the walls and i am happy with the finish can i apply the washable stuff over now or would you still wait. As a year down the line i will have carpets and furniture to mask and negotiate around. What do you think ? as i...

hi, i think you need to scribe the worktop back to the wall. If the worktop is touching at both ends but not in the middle then take a normal compass and set it the size of the gap then run this all the way up the worktop, this will leave a pencil mark on the bits that need removing. cut those...

hi, thanks for the replies. i just measured the flow from the 15mm speedfit at around 18 litres per minute. is this adequate pressure. also can you run the new blue water main in the ceiling? as this would be the best route for me. If the qater company changes you over from lead do you have...

hi thanks third eye - i used dulux trade over the top and it looks great. can you use this emulsion as the final finish or is it best to use a washable paint ie something a little more dirt resilient ?. i noticed in your last post you said to wait about a year thanks Andy

Sorry forgot to mention that im not sure what the electrician is doing but he is fully qualified, what should he be doing?

hi, also forgot to mention i do not want this colour as my final coat so this is acting as an undercoat. dont know if this matters cheers

sorry mate its the supavalue one abiut 9 quid for a large tub i think. cheers