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Thanks noseall In principle I agree with you but you and I both know that the loads specified for these beams are for ideal conditions and when have you and I ever come acrosss these :cry: There are always other factors of load/structure to take into account. I was just concerned over...

oh and depends on the user also. If you're in the trade then you would probably need the dogs b......s as you will be using the damm thing all the time but if you are a diyer then perhaps a cheaper tool would be ok as you're not using it as much :D Not disrespect intended to diyers but...

Agreed but to get the best gear it costs an arm and a leg and i have found that most of my customers don't want to go to the expense. I did say after all that I recommend you don't fit it I didn't say do not under any circumstances. If you want to go down this route then please get someone...

I really feel for ben the gas man as this has also happened to me. All of you have given great advice but I think the one thing that is p.....g ben off is the fact that they have taken cheap shots at the quality of his work. Keep your chin up ben it will all come clean in the wash eventually...

If you would like my opinion as a time served vet I would advice anyone against fitting laminate floor in any wet area - kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, utility - no matter what it says on the pack :shock:

There are simply loads of good 18v tools out there but take into consideration your max budget and see what you can buy. You cant go far wrong with Makita, dewalt, bosch and if your budget allows try and go with a Lion, (Lithium Ion), battery tool as these are much lighter than their Nimh brothers

Need more info and pics if poss to give you the way forward

Was just about to say just that :D Its very very expensive so stick with good old mesh and standard DPM

sounds to me like it might be very old foam filler but without a pic im guessing

I am fairly certain you can get this size from Jewsons or if you have a branch near to you you could try elliotts. Its not the exact size but its pretty close. Failing that have a chat with the lads at Readymix 0870 3368221 and they should be able to give you a spec for this mix

Well at least I make sure the job is done correctly! "OOH lets put in an over spec beam that should do it" Over spec to what and on what do you base this surely this must be some sort of calculation. All I can say is im glad you are not doing any work on my house. God help us :shock:

Softus wrote Please tell me where I said, or implied, that one does. Please see your post in this thread sun oct 14 @ 7:38

So what happened to the insulation!! Sorry softus its not an alternative its the right way to do it. You do not lay concrete over the bricks without first laying down a sand blinding :shock: The Right Way :D An awful lot of hard work breaking up old bricks which incidently have to be...

You are all raving mad :shock: Sorry but I disagree with all of you. A structural supporting wall requires the attention of an engineer so removal and support can be carried out correctly. In this way if the beam fails it is the engineer that is responsible to rectify the problem...

Get hold of a cordless skill saw - mine is a dewalt 24volt - I don't mean buy one but try and borrow one or hire it. Cordless will help if the space is confined eg no trailing lead. Try and find our the thickness of the board and set the plate of the saw to that depth. don't forget to lock...

Mains smoke alarms should be on their own circuit with mcb and if more than one interconnected with 3 core and earth. Off the lighting circuit or any other circuit is not desirable. Go and buy a good quality mains smoke alarm and you will find the instructions are very comprehensive with...

Beware. Have you enough room to fit a toilet and possibly a basin? as many building control departments will insist on a basin being fitted if the location is close to the kitchen. You will also have to fit an extractor fan. You will need to weigh up all this V the cost

Chiz if you want me to help you then I need you to give me more info - see my previous post - I have nearly 20 years experience as a general/house builder and I am more than happy to help you :shock:

Agree totally with noseall you can even see the damp proof membrane of the floor slab protruding to the outside! Very bad workmanship im sorry to say and carried out with no knowledge of building

Also to add to the post from Richard C. Did your neighbour notify you under the party wall act of his intention to carry out the work? If not then i bet you a grand they havnt notified or applied to building control prior to commencing the work :shock: Again if you get on well with next...