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Thanks tim, I used kform screed rails, which worked quite well where there was space, i will take some photos, and add them later..

Hi Guys, Not sure if this is in the right location, Just finished pouring the my floors for new extension, The pours went ok when i had edges of wall to tamp off, however when i came to do the garage i didnt have edges, and it didnt go as well. So i had the hover trowel, and it did...

Hi Tim, Its a slab/ raft foundation that i have pumped and layed. I now have to put down a dpm, and pour the final slab? So my original question was about combining the specs on the dpm, pictured above, then holding off on pouring the finished surface. However the advice of using...

Hi Tim, i have done a few bits and pieces. Structural engineer designed the foundation / slab, which is all poured. I got some good guys to pump it in, and i layed it down, 17 cubic meters in total. and the shuttering didnt fall apart, absolute pig to get off mind. i am getting a laser...

Hi , the middle age un, are you the younger brother of the old 'un? thanks for your thoughts by the way On similar questions Is there any problem with having a concrete finish on a conservatory floor opposed to a sand cement screed. The garage floor is quite big, and there is a...

Hi Guys, was wondering if i can again canvas some opinion. I am building an extension including an internal garage. The ouside wall is also retaining. I am now wondering about the DPM. I have had a look on the sight and found an image of Freedy which is a detail i think would...

So i think some pegs in the side sounds like a good plan, I have one section where i am proably going to have to fill to the very top of the trench, I think a stringline all the way acoss and measuring down with pre set stick migth be an idea? I see what you mean about the most expensive...

Hi Guys, Just about to pour the foundation, however i am now wondering what the best way to level the concrete in the foundations is. Do i knock pegs in the middle of the trench, level them up, and the pour around the pegs leaving them in the mix. or do you leave them long and try...

Hi No not in the footings. Basically scraped the site down 700mm, and shuttered up the middle filled with harcore. This leaves a 600mm strip around the edge. Basically a downstand raft foundation. A

Hi Guys, i am building my own extension, anyhow, dug the footings, and laid a mot1 base and compacted it 2 to 3 inches at a go. However is wringing wet..and its like walking on a sponge. I assume i will need to let this dry out before i can doing anything with it. so do i cover it...

My thinking it would keep it a bit warmer as a workshop, not sure if it costs more or less than concrete per cubic m.

cheers for the tips, i am doing a load of trench digging tomorrow, so trying to double check all my levels... Cheers A

Thanks for the quick reply, So something like 80mm insulation, 80mm screed with a393 fabric on 40mm risers? Or would should i go for something a bit thicker? Cheers A

Hi guys, wondering if you can offer a bit of advice. I am building a new garage, with a raft foundation, however i am wondering if i should add insulation abover the raft and then top it with a screed finish? Is insulation strong enough to support the weight of a car with a screed...

I was in a similar situation, I put in for PP for a side extension, but also wanted a conny type extension. However i thought putting it all in at one time would be to much for the planners to stomach. So i got the pp for side extension, and have now applied for PD for the conny. I...

Really good idea... Nige F

Surely, this has to be a process of elimination. 1. take the toilet out, fill with water and watch the level. 2. Stuff drain rods down it, and ensure its not blocked. if all ok, its not a problem with that specific leg of the drain. 3. if you cracked the lid of the nearby manhole, then...

That sounds like they will do the job. I.e. test is off, and reset is on. Should do the trick nicely... A

Does the test button effectively act as a switch? Never seen them in action ? Cheers

Yes that just the kind of thing i have been looking for. Do the RCDS have on off switches, are just resets when there is an earth leakage? Cheers A