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Thanks for your reply, Marshman. One thing I'm not sure about, is the "trowel" you are talking about a long handled one or would I have to paddle through the cement to use it? Sorry to sound thick about the process. Dave

Hi Gents Looking for reassurance with my plans for finishing the concrete slab for my double garage next week, (5.96m x 6.56m). I've not done anything this big before. I plan to hire a 5.2m beam screed for levelling and tamping and then use a bull float to get the final finish. Am I on...

Can I just chip in with one piece of advice? Getting neighbours on side is good but a "group" objection only counts as one. It's best to get them to send individual objections to make them all have more weight. Dave

I'm certainly no expert and also thought that the 75 x 225 joists specified for my planned double garage (5.9m wide) were over the top until I checked on the web for the correct loadings etc. I discovered that these are, in fact, the correct spec. BTW had BC out on Friday who told me my strip...

OK, I'm convinced, it's a 3.3KVA for me. Dave

Thanks, Disinfo It's 1700w so I'd better look for a 5KVA Cheers Dave

What size (KVA rating) 110v transformer do I need to power a Makita HM1800 breaker? Thanks Dave

Thanks Shytalkz According to the survey when we moved in and the latest maps, this area requires basic protection rather than full. We are going to build a bungalow in a year's time so that will have to have the protection. Dave

Hi Can anyone clarify if the radon protect regulations apply new build homes only or if they would include a new detached double garage for an existing property? Thanks Dave

Thanks, Noseall Dave

Ooooops! Sorry. I meant 300mm Dave

I suppose this could go under a few headings but I've gone for this one. When digging a services trench, are there any requirements as to how wide it has to be or whether there must be minimum space between any of the services? Would a 30mm trench, with the appropriate warning tapes, be...