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With the Radio link back plates , you need a permanent feed & neutral , if the Lighting is done with a 3 plate system , ie feed in / out & Switch wire , you May be able to fit a Detector & Radio linked Backplate by fishing a Cable under a Floor Void to the position you’re happy with - job sorted

I’d consider taking off the Roof , building up the Stud that’ll sit on the Outer skin , then you could fasten this Stud to the internal stud Wall , then on with the New Roof , clad the external stud , then carry on inside cheers Phil

If you drill a new one it invalidates the warranty , the Panels have steel re-inforcing rods in them , there’s usually holes you can bolt through

Hi , some of the new Garages from Lidget / Compton have a stud Wall built on top of the existing panels to raise the Height , if you’ve got an Apex Roof or Pent Roof you could gain an extra Foot in height and clad the outside , I often convert these Garages into Offices / Gyms / Playrooms , we...

Note the Jablite mustn’t be in contact with any Electrical cables it causes it to react against each other damaging the Cable Insulation , it’s ok against Celotex Phil

Indemnity Insurance , you’ll be surprised how cheap it is I got £160k cover for PVCu Windows I installed all under Sandstone Lintels & DPC on a Semi detached House for £130 all sorted by the Conveyancing Solicitor, all depends of the Buyer is happy with it though regards Phil

Hi Thanks for taking that time to reply , I though that may be the case re foul water smells etc , I’ll have to have to give it a more detailed inspection. , to my knowledge the only Gulley is around the back of the House and that already has a downspout running from there . cheers Phil

Hi I’ve been asked by a Customer to reroute a Rainwater Downpipe , at present the Pipe comes halfway down the side of the House and exits onto a Car port , then comes off that to a soak away on the Lawn .... which at best of times is like a Bog !! Customer has asked is it possible to reroute...

I’ve seen BG boards adapted where you can have a Non RCD MCB next to the Main Switch , then you get the RCD / MCB’s / RCD / MCB’s etc etc , if you’ve got a spare way , your Electrician may be able to move things over one position so to speak ? Phil

Hi I’ve been using LVE boards for about 18 months , not had any problems with them , I used to like Contactum or Wylex , but like a lot of others quality of Boards etc has gone down , I like the LVE Boards especially when retro fitting , you can afford to supply a good Board loaded with RCBO’d...

Hi It will cover the lack of Certificate and the fact that it may be built to building regs or won’t ? The insurance Co make an assessment of risk and offer you a premium based on this , my policy was for PVCu Windows & Doors not being fitted by a FENSA co and a damp proof injection course...

Foam it in place Phil

Shorten the Rad Hanging Brackets by about 25mm , if you don’t mind it running towards the Wall just alter the top Brackets , they are more than likely Chrome on Plastic Regards Phil

Hi I find that hard to believe that was their response ? I think the only difference with my / your job is I told them there was that ‘Leak’ in the Property coupled with telling them ‘My’ stop tap was knackered may have swayed them , I also told them I was replacing the supply Pipe which was...

Sounds like a bit of lack of information between both parties imo , did you tell him that Upstanding was going in ? , because as they are they look awful , as others have said , MAJOR problems getting a Moulded plug into them in the future imo .

The Warranty appears to be very flexible , they said it was 6 months, but like most warranties there’s lots of wriggle room to get out of them at least the Cars running very well , hopefully for a good while, the Cars a keeper , it’s an 08 Plate with 91k on the clock very nice condition, I’d...

Your biggest problem will be when the Element fails , it will eventually , it’ll mean ripping up the Floor & starting again we had the same Problem in a Kitchen extension but managed to squeeze in two tall Upright radiators which look good and throw out some good Heat in what is a large space ...

Hi all well after a bit of being messed around by the Garage , we seem to have a result , all running fine now I dropped the Car off at this back Street Garage , had a chat with the Mechanics , they explained what they do with the Cleaning Machine , and said the Car would be ready later that...

Thanks Guys , I’ll try to get a manual for it online Thanks

Hi all can anybody enlighten me as to what make of Box this is , it’s in my Step Daughters House & she’s forgotten the Key pad No , and the Manual has gone awol , I ‘think‘ I know the No , but don’t want to go upsetting the Neighbours on a Sunday morning if I’m wrong (?) How easy is it to...