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    transformer switch 230v-24v

    the more the merrier they left a new switch just didnt fit it thanks for input
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    transformer switch 230v-24v

    thats what i thought and my sparky says its nonsense to but thanks for a third opinion
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    transformer switch 230v-24v

    hi all little question to all you electrical gurus hi have a keylite electric window 24vdc moter powered by a transformer switch the switch its self stopped working after a couple of months so on the phone to keylite as these are £95 so didnt fancy keep replacing them they said they would send...
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    Where to buy truss?

    the same place they make trusses for houses, garages,for anything u want http://donaldsontimberengineering.co.uk/ https://www.merronbrook.co.uk/customer-sectors/builders/ http://www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk/roof-trusses
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    Bets place to get interior doors for cottage

    stay away from the oak veneer doors unless you have good square linning or are prepared to change them as above doors arnt for sound proofing i allways get people to go for the heavier or even fire door versions as they feel as sound so much better than there flimsy brothers
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    Best spreadable sealant / waterproofing for covered

    can you not get them asphalted looks like they might have been in the past
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    HELP! Fitting Wood flooring at Entrance‽

    can you not put a mat well there
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    Replacing spiral staircase? (With photo)

    it wouldnt be too much work to put risers on that or you can get riser bars which is a must with small children also them stairs do normally come with a non slip strip to the front of each tread has that loft been passed off or a diy conversion not for that model but very similar...
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    Replacing timber bracing on attic trusses with straps ??

    i wouldnt advise it if the bracing is on back of uprights and rafters in eaves this is for stability so unless you have ply on the sceling (sloping section) of the roof i would not touch attic truss have minimal bracing at the best if you havnt got ply which it should you could insulate between...
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    Bosch v Milwaukee

    where its made dosnt make a difference some of my hilti stuff is made in mexico and others in china they still have to be made to there specs https://www.hilti.group/content/hilti/CP/XX/en/company/corporate-information/production-locations.html
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    Under Skirt Board Sound Insulation Strip

    we use similar system in flats the foam can be compressed down to about 4mm then a decent mastic joint to finnish off but normally will chipboard over the top then any floor covering would hide the strip
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    Walk in shower coverage

    for example all depends how high or where shower head positioned i have a 1700x900 shower tray with cieling mounted head about 1000 from the open any closer then i would need a screen
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    Cracking on new front extension wall

    depending when house was built as it dosnt look that old all the footings would have been dug to same depth regardless and the footing would normally have continued across the front of garge too
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    The leaning wall of worry.

    the best thing you done was remove that ivy
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    Recommended Compound Mitre Saw

    originally an elu but for a robust saw you cant go wrong not the cheapist place to buy https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dws773-gb-216mm-single-bevel-sliding-mitre-saw-240v/9008j
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    Cutting rafters next to the purlin for Velux window

    get some one around that knows what there doing you will need to cut out 3 number rafters to be able to form a 1000 opening can you not get a couple of standard size veluxs you only need one rafter cutting out so no need for doubles just trimmers
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    Need advice on beading - not happy with results :(

    and in second picture have they butted that up against the skirting( no no) as its look like more filling there that needs sorting if they have
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    Cables in Timber Frame Wall

    we normally create a 25 void for cables in timber framed house on internally insulated wall s normally 25mm battern over vaper barrier
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    Laser level owners willing to share experiences

    think most has been covered one thing worth looking at if using out doors to is pulsating mode ive been using http://imextools.co.uk/ levels for a couple of years now most of there cross line laser can be used for up to 50m outside with a detecter
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    Loft conversion in a timber framed house

    depending on the pitch of the roof dormer conversion or just velux if its a new build speak to the company who made the frames as they are the same frame for standard truss to attic truss they will then tell you if posible you might have to open up walls on ground and first floor to add extra...
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