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Hi all, I am on to the roof part of my extension... I have an abutting roof requiring a secret gutter.. however i am not sure if i should retrofit some cavity trays as well. http://www.cavitytrays.co.uk/pdf/67-Type-X-Remedial.pdf seems like a hell of a lot of work, and i would have...

So i think i have made a balls up... I have been lintelling the front of a porch / garage and just bought some cg90/100 catnic's. the roof is very small, has a 20 degree pitch, and length of roof is 1.5m with double romans. first mistake is that i didn't note the loading ratios of the...

@pred: i am try to cut the whole window out neatly, Yes bosch ones look nice, not sure if i can justify the expense....

I am trying to cut some windows and sills out with ****ing up the surrounds. Stanly knife doesnt quite get deep enough.!!!!

Hi guys, I wanted to buy a multi tool, but the choice is massive. Been to b&Q and had a look at a few. http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/hobby-multi-tools/specialist_tools/AEG-Multi-Tool-12v-12227510 which feel good, but only 1 battery. Seen einhell version in the local...

The right hand beam is the internal wall, so will be carrying roof, so i guess this is preferential. This makes this steel load in the center of the stone. Thanks A

i'll remember that for next time... :oops: So what do you think, likely to be a problem or not?

For give the shock diagram.. bolted in through the bottom flange

I totally agree. I think 4 little m12 shield anchors will do bugger all if the wall starts to fail. Will try and do a sketch and upload it. Just think two beams on stone, but over to one edge.

Hi, Got a quick question about padstones. I am building a trapezoid extension, and have a couple of beams going across the garage to support the upstairs front wall. The BCO wanted the rsj bolted to the pad stones (as there is no buttressing). So i measured and drilled the RSj and pad...

Thanks old un, very good points, started cutting slips to get to the right level. Good point about plasterboard, will keep at 400 centers. All very helpfull, will take some pictures. and post Cheers A

thanks guys for your help much appreciated, Going to notch all the blocks to get the course right.. Cheers A

I agree packing with timber just doesnt seem right.. I have looked at loads of hangers, but the only ones that allow a rake or an adjustable rake are light duty. Yes the top of the joists is level with brick work, so it needs to match in..

Hi guys, Looking for some advice, Building an extension and just getting to first floor level. Because i want to match up the new and old floor levels up, i need to decide what joist sizes to use. The SE has specified 7x2 c16 at 400 centres. This would be fine one side, as i...

Thanks all, I wondered about the UV resistance, basically only felt it if your tilling it straight away. Thanks for the advice. A

Thanks for your input, i will have a think about it. I think you have to watch the pennies do a large project, because there is always something more to spend your money on. Cheers A

Hi Guys, Bit of a green question. Building an extension, and just seen some breathable roofing felt on offer at the shops. Ruberoid Light breather membrane £32.99 1mx 50m roll There seems a wider range of prices on mebranes, this one is usually around the 65-70 mark. But cant find...

i bought some KCell floor insulation off flea bay, and it came direct from burdens, obviously there is more room in their negotiation than they are letting on... bar stewards.....

Hi Guys, Was wondering if anyone knows of a cheap place to get cellotex or kingspan. Its bloody expensive and i need a load of it. at the moment this place seems good. but was wondering if anyone had some better ideas. http://www.bmdinsulation.com/celotex-kingspan-insulation.html.htm...