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I don’t suppose you have any ideas of a stove which may suit my needs ? Thanks Ian

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was under the impression that the eco go by chatkton and Jenrick was 300mm to combustibles!? Do you have a different source of information? Thanks

Hello all, After some advice re my planned log burner install (which will be carried out by a Hetas fitter) I have had three Hetas fitters round to quote me for the install, one stating that I cannot have a timber surround at all. The other two say I can. Due to this I have been reading up...

Yes this is what I thought, and makes the most sense. Just that I cannot find any instructions what so ever. Thanks buddy

Hi all, I want to install a limestone fire surround around a wood burner. The chimney Brest is currently boarded and ready for skim, can anyone advise me whether the surround is fitted before the wall is skimmed or after ? I cannot find anything on here or the manufactures website Thanks

Great news cheers mate

Hi all Just constructing a sleeper wall (2 high) to raise the patio area at the rear of my house. Question: Can I leave the whacked hardcore a couple of months untill I pave it all? This way I get to bring he height up so it's safe for my kids, but not pave it until I can afford the paving...

Thanks for replies guys. I have started to excavate the area and will get footing in next week. I am going to go for a single blue brick wall which will be tgree bricks high. Can you confirm this will be adequate? Thanks all

Hi all. I am starting work on my new patio this month. I just need to clear a few issues up and get some clarity. I have searched but cannot seem to find info on the exact task I am doing. I have laid 3 or 4 patios but never one which has been raised before. So the patio needs to be raised...

Yes mate. I've gone for insulated plasterboard instead. Thanks

Hi all. I've searched this and have found conflicting info. I am removing old render ready for a new silicone render system. Anyway, after removing some damaged render (from ivy) I am left with several bricks which are crumbling, the ivy had grown up the mortor joints too. Now as this is...

Rochester, Sorry to high jack thread slightly. But in the loft I only have smaller rafters as apposed to thicker joists. When I go up there it feels much sturdier above the over boarded ceiling. I can only assume removing the L&P has taken a little stability out !?

I boarded my entire house as part of a renovation. I ripped all the old lath and plastered ceilings out and then re boarded them. I tell you what though, I over boarded one bedroom as I was totally fed up with the mess and it's bang on. Wish I'd done the rest. Just mark out where the...

Hi guys. Does anyone know roughly how many sqm I'll get from a tub of heck silicone render KC 1.5. Going over the suggested base coat. Thanks

I hope this is in the correct forum. I am fitting a white glass kitchen splashback using silicone. Can anyone please explain which type of silicone to use. I have Google it and have mixed results. Does it have to be neutral curing ? And does it need to be a special heat resistant type...

Hi guys. My aluminium bifold door is really letting in an awful draft. It's only on the section of the door which can be used as a single door. Anyway, I took a look this morning and adjusted the three multi point locking sections within the frame (basically I moved them so that they were a...

Hi. I am having to swap this window for a new upvc one. My issue is the lintel. The vertical bricks are supported by the window. Can I buy a single steel lintel I can fit prior to taking the window out !? I.e a thin piece of steel? The lintels I can find look as though the vertical bricks...

Thanks. I did wonder if this may be the case. I'll have to reconsider my options, many thanks

Hi all. I have an extension which is built out of block work. I intend the get this rendered to match original house. My question is this, I have decided to hack off the original render and have the lot rendered with a k-rend or equivalent. For now (and the winter) can I simply waterproof the...

Hi all, I'm after a quote for a Tyrolean job in the Hinckley area of Leicestershire (New double extension) any recommendations? Thanks