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Hello, I am about ready to plasterboard my bathroom, is there a product i can tile directly onto without the need for plastering first? Thanks

Hi, Can i loop in and back out of the connectors on these lights with 1.5mm cable? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GUDL50C.html Thanks

Thanks for all the replies, Ive not been around for a week or so. FastJedi, hope all is ok at yours now. Ive worked out that 145mm casing should do Joseph

Thanks for the replies, the reason why i ask is that a few years ago i replaced 2 of the existing windows myself and was told this was naughty as i didnt inform building regs and obviously didnt get a certificate. So as my building inspector is making site visits can i install the windows myself...

Hi all, doing a loft conversion and am investigating the insulation. My architect has stated i need 90mm of celotex inbetween rafters and 45mm on the inside of the rafters. This will give me a R value (?) of 5.85. How can i convert this to compare it to other products? also what is the minimum...

Thanks noseall, If its a 4 inch in block wall having dot and dab what size casing should i be looking at?

Hello, Do the door casing's go on first and then plaster and then trim's?

Hi all, Im having an extension done and am approching the window fitting stage. My builder keeps going on about egress and the like (need minimum sized opening to escape etc). What is exactly the requirements - Ive seen lots of new builds with windows which no one could fit through? Also...

Thanks Chris Yes the top hat was to give it that bit of freedom to move. Cheers

Thanks Chris, Are you saying the plastic stuff just wont need the DPC membrane but still the tophat? Cheers

No I dont want it closer, i want it right! The Manufacturer's instructions does'nt mention my situation so i called them and they said just treat it as a Plastic gutter, therefore 300mm it is. I was wondering whether anyone here might comment on how this sounds to them? Thnaks

I have had an extension built and wish to fit a radiator to a block wall which will be covered in dot and dab plasterboard. I have been advised that i can mount the 10mm micro bore behind some "tophat" but putting some damp proof course membrane behind the pipes to make sure they dont touch the...

Hi all, I am having a boiler repositioned on a wall which has the gas meter box flush mounted on the outside. The flue will be above the meter box. I rang the manufacturer for advice on the distance allowed from the flue to the meter box and was told 300mm. I was wondering whether this sounds...

Hi there, A garage conversion is being done down the road where i live. Ive had a look at the council website and found that they have applied for and been given planning permission. Hope this helps?

Hi all, Ive had some new walls put up in my house. We have the black flooring (is this asphelt?) which is about an inch thick which was cut back for the new wall. This sat on the concrete slab. How can i make the black flooring good again? Thanks

Thanks, Im leaning towards copper, but plastic looks like a nice option. Should i run the pipes down together in one "channel" or seperatly directly above the rad valves?

Hello, In my new extension whats the proceedure for installing the pipe work down the walls to where the rads are going before plastering? im using 10mm micro bore. what protection do i need to give the pipe work etc. thanks.

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Hello all, In an extension. Does the light switches have to be to the new regs (1200mm) or can they match the height of the old ones? Can my CU be installed at any height i want - i.e. at about 2 meters (to the top of the cupboard? The building regs people (bless them) want 100mm...

Just been and spoken from through the problems with the architect and its sorted now we have jigged the stairs by 20cm. thank god