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Hi, Does anyone know what oak decking is like or anywhere where youn get it from (I'm in the Midlands but can't seem to find anything on Google). Many thanks for any views that can be provided, Damian

Hi, There is a good chance that the service to your property has been disconnected under the requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations (Section 16(3)). Although this places duties on the Supplier, they are discharged by the Gas Transporter. It may be that the service...

Slight problem... ...the toilet doesn't fit flush on the wood floor and basically see-saws front to back by a good few mm. I obviously need to pack under one side or the other to get it at the correct level and then seal around the base to conceal any packing. Can anyone recomment...

Hi, Thanks for the replies - I've just seen the following available at £199 - does anyone know if they are a good brand: Elektra Beckum KGS 255 Thanks, Damian

Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply. I've just been down the local plumber merchants - they suggested that they mostly use a McAlpine flexi connector and not the rigic connectors. What are the issues with these flexi connectorscompared to the normal rigid types. Thanks, Damian

Hi, I'm think about purchasing a mitre saw to be used for DIY (primarily cut/mitre some skirting, decking cut at 45 deg and a future wood floor). I don't really want to spend more than £200 but given the width of some of the cuts, I may need a sliding saw. Can anybody recommend smething...

Hi, I recently took our downstairs toilet out whilst I installed a wood floor and now need to re-fit it. I have raised the floor level by 40mm and would be grateful if anyone could confirm what I need to complete the job. Given the new angle between the toliet and soil pipe, I was...

Hi, I need to re-fix some fairly short length (max 1.5m) skirting boards after I have installed a new wood floor. I didn't want to screw them into the wall (dry lined) and then paint them, so I have bought some Gripfill Max to hopefully glue them. Firstly would glueing them be okay? If...

Hi, Need a gooq quality electric lawn mower for our smallish back garden (70 sq mtrs). Currently the gardn is just basic lawn but about to renovate and will be hoping to put a good quality turf down. Heard on here that Wolf do some good electric mowers and have got my eye on the Wolf...

Hi, Thanks for the reply again. Going slightly off the current topic, I've been doing some further 'investigation' as to the choice of deckboards. I originally had my eye on the Yellow Balau, on the basis of its look when first installed. I believe that the colour is quickly lost with UV...

Hi, Can you finish with an aluminium facia which sits under the deckboards and is probably fixed to some thin ply which follws the curve? I am sure I have seen pictures with this type of facia. Thanks, Damian

Megawatt, Thanks for the quick response. My carpentary skills are okay (I think) and I would be interested in having a go at a curve. The challenge I guess would be knowing what angles (and how many) I would need to enable the curve. I think the pro's must use Autocad or something. The...

Hi, I am in the early stages of planning a fairly small (4m x 4m) ground level garden deck which I plan to build on a DIY basis. The area where I plan to have the deck is square but do do something a little different, I would like to incorporate a sweeping curve on one side. Also, I would...

Thanks Woodyoulike... Will noprmal PVA glue be okay or do a need something more suitable?

Hi, Thank for replying again. One last question - I've nailed the floor down but the very last row is going to be only 1.5cm wide and is to thin to nail. I have some PVA and also normal wood glue - can I use either of these to glue the last row to the tongue of the previous row or do I...

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply. Another quick question - I have to fit a 'T' shaped threshold which is a couple of centimetres wider than where the door sits. Do I cut the thshold to the full width of the door jam (and undercut the door jam so the extra width is hidden under the door jam...

Hi, Only a couple (but awkward) planks to lay on my new solid oak floor. I am going to finish it with Osmo Polyx oil but does anyone have any advice on sanding? I was going to gently hand sand anywhere where there was a raised grain, marks, or sharp endges between boards. Was thinking of a...

Hi, Just about to nail down my new hardwood floor and have managed to hire a PNI portanailer with 38mm cleats. What should I do about face nailing the firs/last couple of boards? I don't think you can hire face nailing machines, so I will probably have to do by hand. Is there any sort of...

Hi, Thanks for the reply. It was suggested on another forum that I should screw down with 75mm screws to hold the 19mm tight to the floor (laying solid oak over the top). Would an SDS drill be a better option? Thanks, Damian

Hi, I'm trying to drill my concrete floor to enable me to screw down some plywood. I am trying to drill to a depth of 60mm, with a 8mm masonary drill bit. I've been using the hammer action, medium to fast setting and had no real problems with the 5mm pilot. However, I've now burnt out a...