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I've just been watching the celotex promo video for their insulated boards. They briefly mention putting cupboards ontop but don't expand on this. Is it possible to fix insulation directly to the wall somehow then mount cupboards ontop or do i really need a stud frame? Cheers

Thanks, yeah the inspector has agreed to go down to 25mm insulation as the room is narrow but i'm trying to work out the best way to fix to the wall. If i need studwork, i may as well get insulation the same depth as studs.

I about to insulate our 1960s leanto before installing a new kitchen. The walls are being rendered and tanking solution applied. I need a minimum of 25mm insulation. As far as i can tell i have 2 options: 1. dot and dab 2. Studwork I'm trying to find out which option is best for this...

Just met the builder. He's going to sand down the lump in the floor to make it level...sounds ok. The dusty area he said was normal but i'm not convinced. Is it possible this just needs longer to cure given the cold weather. It's been 6 days and when brushed the surface in one part of the floor...

Ok, thanks for the reply. Looks like i've got some talking to do with the builder.

Thanks...hence posting on here. I'm not sure what's standard for finishing a concrete floor. Should it be a perfectly level finish? Should it be screed over the top? Also noticed that in a few patches the surface is dusty. If i brush, it leaves marks on the floor. Does this mean it hasn't...

Sorry for editting and reposting. This is what my builder said he would do: "break up floor area, hardcore with dolimite, damp proof membrane, insulation, concrete" He knows that I intend to tile, trouble is that some of the floor is uneven with lumps and bumps several mm and almost 1cm...

Thanks agains for everyone's help. I've emailed the builder who's assured me it's fine. Is this going to cause problems down the line...do you think the building inspector will pick up on this when he comes in this week?

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thanks, found it...is that a current regulation then? or proposals?

Anyone know where i can find the current regulations relating to installing water pipes in floors? Thanks

Think i've found it: http://archive.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/water/industry/wsregs99/documents/waterregs99-guidance.pdf But this is an old 'Archived' document

Thanks for the replies. Are these proposed changes or actually in place? The wras website states: http://www.wras.co.uk/Regulations_delayed.htm I cant find 7.1 on the planning portal document G

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help with some advice. My builder has laid a new concrete floor. I've just noticed that he's set plastic water pipes into the concrete but I'm sure i've read somewhere that the regs specify that 'potable' water shouldn't be set in concrete floors. Is this right? If so...

Thanks, can you direct me towards where the regs say i can improve another thermal element to make up?

Thanks, just read that but i'm not sure that i would meet the criteria for a 'lesser standard'. I wouldn't be loosing 5% of floor space. However, crucially for me, i would be loosing enough to have to loose a small cupboard.

Thanks for thr replies and clarification...ok that's interesting. I'm not sure which will be most workable then as the lowest part of the roof at the eaves is already going to be tight on height with an extractor.

sorry...bit of confusion...it's not the roof insulation. It's on the external wall

So here we go...getting frustrated with BC! I'm renovating a 1960s lean-to extension. I'm trying to achieve a much better thermal performance and keep the building inspector happy but finding this tough. He's approved new windows doors, floor, roof insulation. But the sticking point is the...

Also we haven't gone down this route but i discovered that my home insurance covers me for "Trace & Access" for plumbing leaks...worth knowing before making a mess.