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Thanks guys Regarding thickness, can I get away with using 50mm or should I pay the extra and go for the 70mm? They are going between 4 x 2 (97mm x 47mm) studs I have three stud wall I. One stud wall between main front door and a bedroom II. One stud wall between bedroom and bathroom III...

Yes, I purchased two GZL windows from Sunlux and I am very happy with them. I also purchased one GGL model from somewhere else (as Sunlux did not have the size I required). If I am honest, I prefer the GZL. The GZL and GGL look virtually identical (from outside). However, the the opening for...

Built a stud wall using some 4x2 (97mm x 47mm). The studs are 400mm apart I have been informed that I need to leave a little gap between the plasterboard and Rockwool for it to be effective So I wanted to use 70mm thick (as opposed to squishing 100mm between the studs However the Rockwool...

What a legend! I could kiss you :D:D Many thanks.

Flexi tail split open causing a leak. Can anyone advise on the exact parts I need, in order to replace the existing Flexi? The sheer number of Flexis has made me a little confused. Also is it recommended that I change anything else while I am down there?

Many thanks @JobAndKnock. That top advice.

Apologies for the way that came across. I am aware that @JobAndKnock knows his onions, so did not intend to look down on the advice given As you have already noticed, I am keen to stop the sound travelling but at a low price :D I will ignore the chipboard idea, as it is an inferior product as...

Probably my fault for not specifically mentioning.. But I don't want any/ excessive sounds from the 1st floor being heard downstairs and vice versa... So it could be a conversation, footsteps, music, impact noise etc Brilliant - I will definately use foam to seal any gaps, particularly at...

The rooms in question are three bedrooms, a bathroom and landing The bathroom will be tiled The bedrooms will either have a carpet or LVTfinish The floor isn't too bad, however there are many gaps. My priority is to have a sound proof/dampened floor. The last thing I want is footsteps...

My floorboard (not tongue and groove) has many gap from being lifted many times over the years With all the gaps, sound from above travels/ can be heard downstairs.. Which I do not want In this scenario, should I just overboard the existing floorboard? If so, with what material? or should I...

:D @ the sparkies coming from the electrical forum to slate that wiring job..

Imo Chimneys are useless and a waste of space in a modern efficient home. Recently removed mine during a refurb. Ours was not shared. If mine was shared, I'd keep the stack, get a builder to support the chimney in the loft, then remove the chimney breast. It can be dusty, dirty work. We had...

Thanks @Mottie

@Mottie Just so that I am clear, did your architect specify regular plasterboard on both sides of the studs and then sound deadening insulation (like rockwool) between the studs?

Built a stud wall.. On one side of the wall is a bathroom and on the other side of the wall is a bedroom. I will fill the studs with 100mm Rockwool Sound Insulation But am I being OTT by using sound deadening plasterboard on one side of the stud wall (with the other side having regular...

Great shout.. If the job is done poorly the first time, you will pay later on.. Agreed Thanks for the help guys.

Getting an extension built and I noticed that the builder/ bricklayer didn't add a cavity tray They simple installed the lintel and built up the wall above (see attached images). What I want to know is what is the best way to rectify this issue? The first image shows the opening for the...

Well aren't you sassy today? :D:D Yes, it's 10mm.. but every little or should I say, millimeter, helps :ROFLMAO: Architect originally specified a solid wall but I wanted a cavity as I'm not a fan of solid walls. It's a rear extension but thanks for the tip 150mm would be lovely

We're building an extension and we want to maximise the space internally/ externally (gable wall) One of the ways the bricklayer has suggested is by constructing the cavity wall a little smaller at 290mm as opposed to 300mm. We are using thermalite blocks (100mm), plus 100mm cavity slab...

We are doing a renovation and we are burning wood and garden waste in an incinerator Neighbour has complained to the council. However looking on the council's website they only have a problem with bonfires. Can I ask whether incinerator use and a bonfire are seen as the same thing? The...