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Hi there - I want to close off / delete an old fireplace and grateful of some advice. I’ve removed the brick surround, mantle and firebox. It’s had some damp - the lime base mortar is very soft.. The bricks are (very) Soft Reds and are quite fragile. I’d like to fix in a frame to support some...

Thanks reply. Soil there is very loose. There was a shed there (that I removed) so it hasn’t been at all compacted. Best D

Grateful of a recommendations for setting up the pads. I don’t want a full concrete slab. Thanks D

Thanks reply. I’m thinking about viability of a flat-pack container. The manufacturer recommended the six pads / provided a siting plan. Best D

Hello All, I’m looking at a project where I’d like to make use of some surplus’s 2’x2’x2” concrete slabs as support pads. Grateful of some advice if I’m on the right track….. I’m looking at making a base (about 4m x 2m) that will sit on six evenly spaced raised paver-pads. Should I dig out...

Everyday is a school day - I’d no idea on that as an option. I just went for the type (400 series) I’d previously fitted. I’ll have a look at available space in cistern. Failing that, I’ll fit the DCV. Thanks for clarifying the regs and the heads up to the Air-Gap variant. Best D

Thank you for the link to helpful WRAS Certification Statement; that clearly states I should have a DCV (irrespective of the built in anti-siphon). This is likely a silly question - an air gap / AUK1 on a cistern; I’m guessing with a bottom fill I don’t have one but how do I know ? Thanks D

Thank reply. Instructions just refers to ‘supply pipe’. Best D

Hi there - I’m about to fit a new inlet valve to bottom entry cistern. I’ll be using a FLUIDMASTER 400 Bottom Entry Fill Valve – 1/2″ Brass Shank. I’ve used these before - this is third one I’ve fitted (for myself) and I quite like them. It says ‘Anti-siphon design prevents contamination of...

Thx reply - my original post explains why. I’d need to ignore manufacturers min height of 650mm to go lower. ————————— Having read various and helpful replies - I think I have only two options 1.)Find an extractor with rear / horizontal exit so I don’t waste 200mm turning it with an elbow...

…………..‘especially if it's a vented soffit’ Ummmmmmm - that’s an interesting point; it is vented / dry vented ridge. There is no loft space - It’s a vaulted ceiling. Just depth of rafters and (even more) Celotex. Why did you find your 150mm an overkill ? Thanks replies D

I have one fitted - I’m trying to identify it Thanks D

Hi - does anyone recognise the brand ‘Pro-plumb’ with a set of crossed swords motif ? It’s on the handle of a PN25 15mm lever shut off valve. Thanks D

Induction hob. And no rafters / structural woodwork directly o’head. So I could poke an (insulated?) chimney up/out through roof.

It’s a combination of things - even with a modest 600mm wide extractor (that I’ve returned); internal floor height, low eaves, 650mm above hob, turning 90deg with elbow, joining elbow (male) to spigot (male) with shortest section ducting……… It all adds up and puts me two courses down from top of...

I’m guessing you mean - are BCO requirements behind me doing this. No; I’m doing this because I want to get a decent extract from kitchen area. I’ve got a ‘good brand’ but hopeless extractor now - and I want to make better job of it this time. Plus, I’ve got more glazing now and more...

‘Are bco involved’ Yes - we are using a Registered Building Control Approver I’m not getting the context of the are they involved question

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One of my options - if I lose my nerve with the big ‘ole drill is an extractor fan. Has anyone any experience of using a good fan instead of a cooker hood. Not a cheapo bathroom one but a good quality 150mm centrifugal / capacity fan. The obvious thing seems to be absence of any grease filter...

Thanks for drilling tips - the OSB frame sounds a good idea. If I get the gist - consensus is that I could do it if I’m very careful. Just to recap as some have asked questions about the wall……. It’s a (new) single wall of ‘soft reds’ - I’d be coring out 160mm two courses down from top. Inside...