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thanks for your help masona :) talking to someone at work they have said it also helps if I offset each row, to avoid long sections that can crack after plastering.

Hello All, What would be the normal length of screw to use when fixing 12.5mm plasterboard to the ceiling? 3.5x 25,32,38,51 or 60? (screwfix has so much choice) Also, I assume battens are required for any edge to edge boards that do not have any support at the joints? as always, many...

:) thanks guys.. (What did I do at lunch times before the Internet arrived??) I will go for the liquid sensor, they cost a bit more, but I only need two. thanks again, Alex.

Hello All, I need to buy some radiator temperature valves for my Combi System Central Heating. Which is best, Liquid or Wax sensor types? The cost is about the same. Many thanks, Alex.

Thanks for your help. I agree, something other than cash would be nice..

Hi all, I am lucky enough to have a friend who has offered to fit out my extension and sign off. He won't let me pay for his labour, but I want to compensate him somehow. Can anyone tell me the average hourly rate that would normally be charged for this kind of work? many thanks.

Hello All, The roof is almost on my extension. My father in law has a 10l/day de-humidifier he can lend me. Some people say its good to use one, some people say no way, it will crack the walls. Whats the opinion on this Forum? with respect to running one and the various stages of...

I had been told that cables can be damaged during plastering, so I thought I would sink them and cap them just to be safe. Some plasterers insist that they are done this way. (based on experience from some of my family over the years) i haven't contracted plasterers yet so playing safe. :)

Hi, I am helping to prepare my extension for electrics before the electrician arrives to wire it all up. What would be the maximum depth allowed for a vertical channel in blockwork? I found one post that said 1/6 of the depth of a block and another which said 1/3. Also, does the same...

thanks for your advice noseall

Hello All, I am building a brick wall, and have a question regarding frost. Its still around 8 degrees C during the day, but we are starting to get the odd frost overnight. Whats the general rule of covering brickwork, i.e, how many hours does fresh brickwork need behind it to not require...

Thanks splinter, if I go for the large sheets, I will knock up some supports to help me out. I bet its heavy! thanks again..

Hi, I was looking in my Wickes book to see what type of plasterboard I would need to buy for my ceilings and one stud wall in my extension. Can anyone tell me the difference / use between; Baseboard 1220x900x9.5mm £2.49 and Wall Board 1800x900x9.5mm £3.25 thanks in advance, Alex

thanks for the info..

Hi, The air bleed cyclinder that is mounted on a combi pump. Its a cylinder with a little plastic screw on the top. I would love to know how it can let air out, but not water?? Plus, how can you test to see if it is working? I have heard that they are not very reliable long term. When my...

Thanks Chris, I guess it would be good to have the option of just heating the new living room with an electric system. Does anyone know of any sites that compare running costs of the different types of heating available?

Hi, Is it possible to branch off from an existing Combi Boiler with radiators and also run an underfloor heating circuit in my extension? It would be nice to avoid radiators, however I understand the water temperature should be lower in underfloor heating. The boiler is a Vokera Excel...

Thanks guys. To get a video, you register at www.youtube.com. Then you can upload them. It then produces a link that you can paste into other things. (all free) I have passed on the info to my mate, he is going to call someone in to take a look, but not urgently. he passes on his thanks.

Thanks :) I will be back, I'm sure.. All methods of discussion will have friction, you can't escape that. I'm not put off. My probs have inspired me to learn more.

Hello again, Something other than my boiler.. :) My mates Combi has yellow flames which he says he had not noticed before. The boiler had been serviced around 5 months ago. His question is, should he call someone in, or can it wait until the next service i.e 7 months time? No probs...