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There are 2 cables, 1 runs directly to the shed for a small light and a separate one runs to the 4 garden lights. Both cables are 1.5mm 3 core SWA. I still haven't made the connection to the CU as I wasn't too sure the best way of doing this with the 2 cables. I've added a waterproof...

Thanks for the replies! Everything is buried about 18" below ground and then runs below the floor in the house. The cable then comes up directly under the CU, runs up the wall and to the metal clad box adjacent to the CU. The cable size is 1.5mm and the length of run is approx 20-25m...

I'm putting in a SWA cable to run 4 garden lights and a shed light. I'm running it back to the CU via a metal clad box. Will it be OK to connect To it's own 6A MCB? Thanks.

Posting this question again as my previous post was locked as the moderator thought it was a duplicate, but I think I just used the same title as a previous member! Anyway, I'm wiring up 2 lanterns either side of the garage door. Am I right in thinking that I need an isolation switch so...

I'm wiring up 2 lanterns either side of the garage door. Am I right in thinking that I need an isolation switch so that I can carry out any necessary maintenance work? Rather than use a switch, I was thinking of adding a new 6A MCB into the CU just for the outside lights. I've got a spare...

I've built a 2 story extension and installed a catnic lintel above the upstairs window. I had to instal a standard duty lintel because the height of a heavy duty lintel would have clashed with the pre-formed roof trusses. I was assured that this would be adequate. Above the lintel is...

Can anyone advise on the best way to protect PVC gully I've put in. Laying some mot type 1 for new patio which will be compacted down and was thinking of using either building sand or sharp sand to put around the gully and top of drain pipe where it enters the gully. Have used pea gravel...

Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to know whether it is OK to lay the concrete over the pipe and is this common practice? The pipe is already bedded on top of a layer of pea shingle.

I have just replaced some clay drainage pipe with 110mm PVC pipe. Most of the pipe will be buried in pea shingle but the last 2 metres will be the same height as the mot type 1 base level for the slabs. The PVC pipe will be bedded in pea shingle, but would it be ok to cover it in the mot type 1...

As far as I'm aware when laying a SWA cable from a house to garden shed, it needs to be 450mm below ground level. However, although this will be OK in the garden, when the cable passes under the patio into the house, it will only be 200mm below ground level - under a slabbed area, but it will...

I'm in the middle of laying some 110mm pvc pipe from a new downpipe to an existing soakaway. I've had to fit 2 x 30 & 1 x 45 degree bend to the pipe work in various stages, I've cut the pipe square and pushed it into the joints. Does it matter if they don't fit bang on square in the joint...

We are in the process of installing gullies to a new extension that we have built. Both gullies will run to an existing soakaway, just wondered what is the best type of gully to use and does it need to be trapped and have a rodding eye (maybe one built in to a bottle gully)? Thanks

Hi I need to buy a new garage door and was originally going to go for a GRP. Unfortunately, I'm having difficulty finding a front door to match as I want the wood grain effect. I have now found a steel garage door that will match, but concerned that as it will be south facing it could fade...

Hi I want to install a PIR lantern light each side of my garage door. Can they be connected together to operate from one switch and if so how do I do this? Thanks.

OK Thanks. I've read that the minimum over hang on the tiles is 150mm, would I be able to do it at about 90-100mm? It's only a small roof and I think 150mm would make it look heavy.

Thanks for all the advice, I've now decided to go with the lead. Can anyone give me any tips on whether it is best to put lead in the mortar joints and re mortar it in or to use the specialist sealant e.g lead mate to keep it in place?

Thanks. As the porch roof is part of an extension, the plans show Code 4 Flashing. Would i have to advise building Control if I was to use Ubiflex? Going to have a look at what I can out about Ubiflex, any advantages/disadvantages? I've already cut away the mortar for the lead, so...

I've just finished a new pitched roof over my porch and garage and now need to put the lead flashing on. I've seen a few houses that look like they have got black lead, but I went to my local builders/roofers merchants yesterday and they said that it only comes in grey (doesn't matter what code...

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Building a 2 storey extension and need to put a lintel above the upstairs window, the span of the window is 1.9m. I intended to use a heavy duty catnic lintel, but the height of the lintel is fouling the roof trusses. If I was to use a standard lintel which is not so high, would this be strong...