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thanks @freddiemercurystwin. The wall is being constructed as we speak. A perforated drain pipe has been placed on the back of the wall at the bottom and then there is a membrane running at the back of the blocks (very similar to your dotted blue line in your sketch). The builder has not laid...

@freddiemercurystwin - many thanks for this. What is the red line denoting on the face of the wall? Also, how important is it for the 15 copper pipes as this will potentially look insightly going across the wall? You mention 'Render on cement board on vertical treated battens on DPM'. Is that...

@tony1851 - any particular reason why?

I am having a new garden retaining wall built that is going to be about 800mm high. The wall is being made out of concrete blocks and the front facing part of the wall will be rendered. What is the best way of rendering this wall so that it has a smooth finish and lasts for years? I assume the...

Thanks. The thickness of the wall (concrete blocks) will be approx 200mm and then to allow a few millimetres for the rendering on the face of the wall. Is there anything particular I should consider in terms of the rendering of the wall? Should it contain some particular mixture to add strength...

Thanks @conny. I have considered coping stones but I was wondering whether something like sandstone or another material may look better?

I am about to have a new retaining wall built that is going to be approx 20m long and it will be stepped down a bit in the middle section. The highest point on either end of the wall will be 900mm high and the lowest point towards the middle will be 700mm high. The wall is going to be made of...

Sorry @sparkymarka, I’m still not totally clear . What does the wireless expander connect to and plugged into? What does this Wi-Fi card or Lan card look like which connects to the router? Would you be able to send a photo/link on what this would look like?

thanks @sparkymarka. For the doorbell, I think I will go for the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 with plug-in adapter. How does the wireless expander work? Does this need to be connected to my router (which is not a problem) ? For the siren bell, does there need to be a wire connecting the bell to...

thanks @Handymanjo. What I am ideally looking for is: replace my existing alarm system that is 20+ years old with a modern, reliable system retain the internal hard wires as these should still be in good condition be able to expand the number of motion detectors (1-2) wirelessly. I currently...

would anyone recommend the Texecom KIT-1005 Ricochet Kit alarm system or is there an alternative hybrid system that you would recommend? I do not need door/window contact sensors as I think the motion detectors are adequate. I do want the ability to add additional motion sensors wirelessly as...

Thanks @footprints

thanks @Handymanjo . Stupid question but what do you exactly mean by 'upgrade your existing system using a Hybrid system.... have the option of hardwired keypads and bell boxes? Any particular reason why Ring and Yale would not be the right way to go? Even if I do not go ahead with a Ring alarm...

ok, thanks @Wayners & @Notch7 . Before I apply the oil, do I need to use wire wool/sandpaper on the the lead flashing and/or clean them with soapy water?

Thanks @Wayners. Any particular type of oil?

I currently have a hard wired home alarm system that is 20+ years old. I am looking to replace it with a new wireless alarm system. Can anyone recommend which one I should look to install? My requirements are to have a video door bell, 2 door chimes within the house to hear if anyone has rung...

I have lead flashing under my windows and they are looking tardy and discoloured. is it possible to paint over these with dark grey/anthracite paint? If so, what would be the best paint and what preparation would be needed before painting over the lead?

I have lead flashing under my windows and they are looking tardy and discoloured. is it possible to paint over these with dark grey/anthracite paint? If so, what would be the best paint and what preparation would be needed before painting over the lead?

I am planning on having an orangery built (6m x 4m) and the floor will be a suspended concrete base. We are planning on having a wet under-floor heating system laid. Can anyone advise what is the best under floor heating to install? I use Tado (similar to NEST and HIVE) that controls my current...

My current patio is block paved (laid about 20 years ago) but I am looking to have a porcelain tiled patio. My house is on clay soil and I have two large oak trees in my neighbouring garden. I find that during the summer, a gap opens up between the paving blocks and also some of the paving...