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i thought u guys were joking about corbels and gallow brackets lool so i decided to google it and its exactly what ive been calling arches lol ok so they are gallow brackets. Now what should i use to secure my gallow brackets baring in mind the wood is going to be quite heavy as its thick and...

thank you very much for the reply I will ask the joinery to do this, do you think i should use bolts such as this? http://screwfix.com/prods/22103/Fixings/Thrubolts/Fischer-FAZ-ll-Thrubolts-12-x-148mm-Pack-of-20 Or use anchors such as this...

as you can see there is a small roof directly infront of it and lets say in the near future some bright spark decides he wants access and wants to work off it, I dont want it giving way cheers for the comments will have a look for gaps keep em coming

hi guys Im getting these exact arches made by a joiner however am not sure how these have been fixed or how i can fix them to the brick walls There apears to be no sign of bolts or screws and wanted to know how even with bolts and screws can i fix these in place to take the load of someone...

those prices seems about right considering how much work is actually involved, thats a pretty big list

hi guys Have some exterior painting and decorating to do and wanted to know how easy it is to use and erect those mini scaffolding towers such as http://www.hss.com/g/80400/Alloy-Span-Tower-Addit-1-0m.html cheers

hi guys got an external garage whos roof has been constructed pretty badly with the last roof joist sitting slightly higher then the others. Theres no real slope for the roof and it was leaking for as long as i can remember, now i removed the old cheap felt and flashing, put down some of that...

what about rendering the wall with a liquid waterproofer mixed in? Not 100% sure and havent tried it so maybe others can comment on this

bg homecare is a bludy waste of money and time, my parents had a leak wih a lead pipe the bugger left it leaking saying they dont work with lead pipes. What sort of plumbing service or company doesnt deal with lead pipes? Its like calling out an electrician who says he doesnt work with rubber...

HI guys Got a few window sills to paint as the windows are in perfect condition just the sills arnt and this is double glazing. Problem is the paint is a special oven baked paint and i dont want to make the sills seem different from the rest of the windows. Is there any paint specially for...

thanks for the reply its just a standard straight staircase with a small landing cheers

Hi guys Just wandering how u paint ceilings above stairs when u have more different colours for the wall and ceilling. What sort of ladder or set up is best and most importantly safest. Thank you very much

hmmm, dont u want the rcd to trip, to cut the power, so u dont fry?

from previous quotes ive had and friends have had id say between 2-7 grand all depending on how many sockets lights, switches etc u want and whether u have the backboxes already in for the flush fittings and that price i would say could be including fittings or might not be. You need to say...

Hi guys Today as it was nice weather i was wearing a tshirt, as i used my macbook pro i was getting these very slight but extremely sharp sort of pricks on my After rubbing my finger along the edge i couldnt feel anything so i got my multimeter out and surprise surprise i had readings...

ok i think sometimes i write thing without actually saying everything that i think or know. I assumed that everything would be precalibrated at the factory, i understand that devices need to be calibrated however as i know my limits and have never calibrated a meter before i wanted to enquire as...

cheers for all the comments guys I think im def gna go with the fluke 1653 cos of the price im getting it at however i just wanted to know what the deal is with calibration. Im getting a brand new one and im not too sure about it. Im assuming it will come with instructions but i read on...

Thanks for the replies think im gna go for a fluke 1653, seen one for a nice price. Never used a multifunction tester before, but im usually quick to learn with tools however as you said they can bite, so will probably get a mate to show me a trick or two, but apart from that will just...

cheers for that bas would u say they are easy enough to learn how to use or is it something that u need to be shown how to? Also what do you think of the fluke 1651...

evening all i would like to know how i can conduct some basic tests and also what equipment i will need I will order for clarity Polarity Earth Fault Loop Impedance prospective short circuit current insulation resistance Also how can i test the cut out time of an rcd thank you...