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Hi everyone. I need to replace some doubled glazed units in our conservatory, one has broken (due to frost last year... or maybe the year before.. as I just not had the time, etc. etc), and two others have condensation/marks on inside of unit now. I want to do it myself, firstly to save...

Thanks guys. The company sent me a sample, and it measures 5.5" across. I was concerned about chipping the laminate when cutting, but last night I had a thought, that it does not matter that much, because where the cuts will be made will be hidden behind skirting boards anyway. I could...

How deep? The laminate we are looking at is 12mm, we thought 12mm would feel more sturdy/solid. Thanks.

Just an update on this. In the end I hired a plumber who charged me £300 to fit the shower pod, it took him 9 hours (not sure why to be fair, and sure I paid over the odds, but couldn't get any plumbers interested, or who could be bothered to do it) and with regard to the connection piping...

Hi, I am considering installing 12mm laminate flooring in 3 bedrooms, and wondered what the best way to cut the laminate would be. I have never done it before, but after a nightmare trying to find a decent plumber on another recent job, I am looking at installing the laminate myself. I...

Hi Ree, By vertical, I mean looking at the image, the joist running from top to bottom of the picture, onto the one running horizontal. It is just screwed in to the horizontal joist. Yes, we did spray the chemical in, and actually soaked everywhere we could get to, and even areas we could...

Ree, I am not sure of the terminology. From what I can see the 'vertical' joists seem to be every 2 foot or so nailed to the horizontal joists. They all feel solid, and do not move with weight. I obviously do not want to take the ceiling down, etc, so I was only asking because this portion of...

Any builders, or anyone have any advice on this one, before just just cover it with plasterboard?

I supposed the following is also plastic encased in metal housing: http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-copper-plumbing-stick-15-x-15-x-300mm/61598 There is obvious difficulty in manouvering, and balancing the top panel, as well as connecting the pipe connectors at an angle, as well as...

[/url] Yes, I had planned on having elbows fitted upwards on the supply pipes. They were on my list of items to purchase before I realised I would probably have to get a plumber in to do it for me. Yes, female both ends, the builder we got rid off last week fitted them to the back of the...

Newboy, I appreciate the input, that is why I asked the question. I did contact the manufacturer this afternoon. I did think about that, fitting to the plate first, then connecting to the supply pipe second, but there is no way anybody could reach the supply pipe connection area from, say...

Yes, but to do that, and fit your arms around the central column (where the valve plate is), as well as being able to fit the connectors, you need about 2 foot width (just tested it), and I doubt the flexi pipes will stretch away from their fitted floor position that much without potential...

Yes, they have supplied the speedfit pipes, and all connections, but even with some flex, it is a very tight fit, when having to balance the top section and fit the pipes at the same time, in almost a single action. Even if the pipes were easy to fit, are those type of pipe and connections...

The valve plate on the shower is fixed in position, and pre-fitted, Here is the back of the top section: Here is the front view: So, when the base is in place, and I am lifting the top piece into position, I somehow have to fit the pipes at the same time.

The other side of the wall is a bedroom. Pods are sold all the time, so there has to be a solution. I just cannot see it. I also spoke to the manufacturer before purchase, and all the talk was 'easy fit' and it never came up that pipe connection would be tricky. Something obvious is being...