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www.pavingexoert.com is a great resource when doing this kind of work. There is also a forum there that is useful. Check it out. Re DPC 150mm is recommended but you can drop this to 75mm

A lot of dimmer switches are just a module bolted in the back of the face plate so if replaced with a dimmer it will still dim

Good progress I take it your not living in then. Are you planning extending or just renovations

On a lot of dimmer switches you can remove the actual electronic part in the back. So if you have matching face plates don't worry Had to change one in a double dimmer switch once when installed new led lights Just Google search for a dimmer switch compatible with leds.

The sand pushes the sand up around it once all blocks are in place the sand can't push up the blocks next to it so it had no where to go. The blocks sorta hold the sand down if you get what I mean

The tax is unjust. As is the sugar tax on fizzy drinks I only pointed out why Jaffa cakes escape it. I can also mention balm cakes which in some parts of the country or large bread rolls/cobs/baps don't care what you call them. But they are called cakes by some but they are not actually...

Because they are cake they go hard when stale a biscuit goes soft

Second to going with your plan of battona in to the solid wall either side of hatch and a cavity fixing as suggested by blurp in the middle

My fabricator when doing lugs like this takes the span to the center of the steels. Lucky for me the first time I needed a steel like this the other end rested on a wall. I always order an extra bit as to take of a chunk off once everything is built if ordering before.

Sound like a smashing idea that?

Depends who you ask. General handy man will definitely (it's not hard or technical a good one will do it easy. Some electricians will lots won't Kitchen fitter will. If you feel you can't do it yourself get lots of quotes and find someone that feels right and has good references. Plus if he...

Try posting in the forum on pavingexpert.com might get a better response. That forum is home to more pros in the area than here I believe

I wouldn't use more than one gravel board for holding back soil. They are not designed for that application.

Tbf he got defencive when he was called deluded and that someone felt sorry for workmen in his house. Also when he was accused of bad maintenance (quite possibly true). But he didn't ask if he caused to original problem. He appears to be happy with the work done and just wanted clarification...

The op is asking if we see a problem with this install. He obviously feels he has had his fingers burnt by the previous install, which was done by what should have been qualified tradesman (Maybe some of his own fault or undermaintained, I'm not saying either way or accusing). Had an...

You can get extractor s that replace light fittings. They still have the light but it's vent is round it. So you could replace that spot you have in the ceiling almost above the shower. They use an online fine in the duct

Did the batteries show ant kind of corrosion or leaking

Possibly remove some of the plaster board put a new noggin in so your brew banister goes into the wall and rests on it you can then screw the two together. Reinste the board and patch plaster

The render is more than likely bridging that damp course if it isn't the mud I would remove the mud and look for a damp course If not found take the render up till you find it Make good the edge of the render so it finishes above the damp course. And remove the mud to 150mm below dpc...

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