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I had to remove a length of steel frame work attached to my garage door by rawlbolts after unscrewing the bolt from the wall and doing what I needed to do, I went to reattach the frame work but find the rawlbolts will not tighten, some 'grab' the thread and screw so far but that's seems to be...

:-) No, it's just that there is a lot of bricks and rubble available from the small wall that was knocked down to site this project - more waste not, want not!

A farmer friend of mine is making some kind of steel frame that will hold drums of oil etc this base will raise these drums about 2ft off the ground. He has been told (by frame manufacturer) he needs to dig 6 holes 500mm x500mm x500mm to make the foundations to take the "legs". That is a lot...

Thanks for the input guys. It appears there are two types of double radiators which seems to make the difference - I learn something every day!

A very quick, effective, inexpensive and non-toxic way to remove lime scale from anything (especially good in kettles) is lemon juice. Also if you buy a whole lemon, cut it in half and you can use it like a scouring pad on stubborn and difficult areas such as taps shower heads etc In a kettle...

I Have been looking around for a new radiator for a conservatory and amazed by the huge difference in "claimed" BTU levels. It wold appear that a 400 x 1200 type 21 double rad can vary by as much as 1000BTU that is about 20% of the highest claim. Is there really that much difference between...

I've cut back about 30mm into the pointing. I wondered if the slate is only present over the inner brick - seems a bit skin flint to do that though

Yes it was slate I was expecting, I knew there were no engineer/blue bricks. It just seems odd that we've no damp - maybe the old ways are the best! I'd be interested to know how damp is controlled in such a build

Yeah sorry my phones spell check can be a nightmare, it is a"wall" not a walk I'm building - 1.5m high 4m long. I think a DPC between the new wall and existing house wall is going to be the best solution. I feel using one of the previously mentioned wall tie things would add stability as it...

Underground DPC? Now there's a concept I hadn't thought of! I can't easily check that as we've got concrete around all sides. I'm thinking of tying in with one of those aluminium strips that attach to the house wall with like arms that fold down over the adjoining wall between the courses...

I have a 1921 built end terrace house, with a solid brick wall (LBC Rustic brick) no cavity. I cannot find the DPC! I have scratched away at the pointing in a few different places from ground level to two bricks above floor level - nothing! The house has no damp there are no external...

Again, thanks for all your help.... it seems LBC likes to confuse people with their brick naming - just how many 'rustics' do you need? I've since been sent a chart with two other 'rustics' on it!

Thanks everyone. It was brick A that was bothering me most because of that pattern in it. The other brick is probably easier to match.... But if anyone actually knows.... Please help

I am building a small but long wall that will finish very close to the house and want to get bricks to match. I have found an inexpensive source on-line but need to know exactly which brick types and colour I need. I wonder if any experienced brickies out there would take a look at the two...

Thanks for the info. So what is the problem with rads in conservatories? - Got to be the cheapest way to heat it? The bend is complicated because it has to come back on itself and drop 30mm then a further 90 degree turn. - its a little difficult to explain. Using various bends might work...

I am about to put a radiator in a conservatory and have a couple questions regarding fittings: 1. Generally speaking can I use pvc push-fit fittings and pipes? (are there any of the various brands/types I should or should not use?) 2. I have a nasty bend which my copper pipe bending skills...

I did look at ubiflex which seems a good alternative. I've no doubt purists will ward me off but it seems that the expected life exceeds 15 yrs by which time the polycarbonate will probably need replacing anyway

....... And how high above the wall plate should I make the channel for the lead?

I'm embarking on the installation of a DIY conservatory which comes with stick on flashing but also says you are advised to use lead flashing for long life. What it doesn't tell you is what grade of lead for a lean-to 3m wide with 35mm polycarbonate roof, also how high above the wall plate...

I live in a 1920s end terrace. I need to relocate the gully that collects water from the kitchen and bathroom. Currently it is situated right on the corner of the rear of the house and it's top I.e. where the grid cover goes on the top of the gully, is about 4inches below the patio level...