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Do I definitely need to use plywood? The chipboard I have down looks pretty flat. What does pressure sensitive mean?

No, I was going to have a crack at it myself. Any advice? What makes the 44 & 46 easier?

What else would you recommend as an alternative?

I looked at the accessories and could not find a suitable one to use. I called them and they recommended balls f48. Sound ok?

I am looking at buying and installing this flooring in our spare bedrooms. Any advise on what adhesive I need to use. http://www.flooringsupplies.co.uk/vinyl/14825/polyflor_colonia_nordic_white_oak_4436_vinyl_flooring The subfloor is chipboard, which I might cover with hardboard if it...

Hi all, I've finally moved in and looking to get some structural engineering quotes. Best I've got so far is 400 exc vat and exc any local authority costs. How does this sound or should I continue to shop around? Also any ideas on what local auth costs might be?

Thanks for the suggestion. I have had a look and found only one which resembles anything like it http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/sliding-doors/sliding-door-accessories/patio-door-thumbturn-blade-lever.html I will have a go at finding some measurements on this item.

I have some fairly old patio doors, but unfortunately the lever that you move up and down to lock the door in to a closed position has snapped. I have tried searching the net and eBay but I can't seem to find a like for like replacement. I will put a picture of it up if required, but I will...

thanks guys appreciated. gives me a very good idea. Only question not answered seems to be how the building regs process work, any directions? ivixor, even though i did not ask for advice on whether it was a good idea or not, i appreciate your insight. Have you ever lived in an open plan house?

Thanks guys, woody, some great advice especially realting to the two roles. Since you wont commit, let me put it another way.... If you were thinking about doing this, before you decided what size mortgage to get, how much would you set aside for something like this? I understand you dont want...

Thanks Ronny, so first step is to get a structural engineer to look at it. How would I go about finding one of these in my local area? How much should I expect to pay? Also, I had a fair idea from reading other posts on here that the budget would be in the thousands. Could you be any more...

Well thanks woody, I was hoping for a little more than that. For example Do I need planning permission? How do I know what beams to put in? Will it need to be looked at by a structural engineer? At what point do I need too get a quote from a builder? How much might I need to budget...

Hello, I am hoping to move in to a new property by the end of the year and wanted some high level advice on creating an open plan bottom floor. I have a floor plan at the below link http://viewer.tma-live.com/viewer.aspx?v=80637796&floor=0 Dining Room 3.60m (11' 10') x 2.76m (9' 1')...