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Hi all. Can anyone tell me what size Steel beam (I beam) do i need to bridge an opening of 2.7Mtrs. Basically, i want to open up an existing opening to a bigger width (2.7Mtrs). I have just had a builder quote me £800 to prop up the brick and block work and remove the existing concrete lintel...

Hi all. I have to level my new extension concrete floor. Anyone tell me what is the best product to buy. I have to do an area about 25ft x 11ft and to about 5mm thickness. Also how much do you reckon i need.? Thanks

Hi all. I have just finished building a rear of house single storey extension. I am just about to plasterboard it out onto the inner block wall. Question is...is it best to use plasterboard adhesive or can i use just finish plaster to dot and dab?....basically is there a difference or is it...

the brick courses that will be above the lintel are up to the top of the house. so i guess about 10-15 in the triangle above the lintel. I am concerned that if i use strong boys which will be close to the house wall....i will not have enough room to install a lintel of the type you showed...

Hello.....i am looking at widening an existing opening in an outer house wall that is brick outer and block inner with a 50mm cavity. I need to open it to 3metres wide so i can carry thru the ceiling from the house to a new extension, (single storey) On the inner side of the house is a joist...

Hi all. I need to widen an opening (currently its a window but it will be a walk thru' to a new extension.) its about 1.25Mtr now but will be 2mtr when its done its currently an outside 50mm cavity wall, brick outer and block inner with a concrete lintel over the existing window. I was...

hi all. i have just had a couple of tri-fold doors fitted today while i was at work so did'nt get to talk with the installers... They have used wedges all round the frame area's. some are protruding into the new build area and may interfere with the plaster board when i fix it to the inner...

Hi all. I've just finished the building work on a single storey extension and am about to start plumbing in the rads (x2). The existing central heating is in 15mm pipe all over....i was thinking of connecting to the existing system in 8mm pipe (i think its 8mm?)...microbore pipe so its easier...

Hi all. I have just finished tiling my DIY rear extension with marley melbourn slates. Next job is to flash it into the existing house wall. I am not sure whats best to use as lead is tradionally the material to use but its well expensive.... Question is to you pro's....is there some other...

Yep...they are > than ametre higher than where i was going to put in the new lintel but already you've all convinced me. To be honest i thought hiring the props was going to be about £100+....thanks for the advice

I am building a rear single storey extension and my wife now thinks that the existing kitchen window opening (which i will eventually remove and and cut to floor level) needs making wider so to let more light in. The house is brick outer, block inner with 50mm cavity. There is a concrete...

You need to make sure that the lintel is at least 2300mm long so that you have 150mm of the lintel resting either side of the window opening on the brickwork. From the info you gave i'm not sure what load its supporting but i quess a concrete lintel or catnic.....you can ring catnic technical...

Hi all. I am just about to start tiling my rear single storey lean to roof. A couple of questions if you can help on. 1. Is it best to fit the fascia boards and guttering before starting tiling or fit fascia gutter etc after tiling. 2. I am using marley fascia boards (about 25 foot in all...

I am getting a relative who the a RGI....he will install the gas supply and commission the fire....i did'nt really want to bother him with the flue details as well.....its not rocket science. All i ask really is where is a good place to buy (around Nottingham or on-line)....and roughly how...

Hi. I am building a single storey rear extension that will form two rooms. My better half decided she wants a decorative see through gas fire that is centrally placed between the two rooms. We have bought a focal point "Polaris" decrorative fire and i plan to install a prefab flue (Class 1...

Hi all. I am not experienced with roofs just a diy'er looking for some advice. I am building a single storey rear extension 7.6Mtr x 4Mtr. I have just ordered the 7x2 roof rafters and ceiling joists. These have come untreated and builders merchants says thats standard. Do i have to treat...

Hi. I am building a single storey extension to form a kitchen and dining room. My better half wants a central gas fire (contemporary sort) that can be see through from both sides (basically walk around). I am planning on building a block plinth and building up a stack (floor to ceiling) with...

Sorry to ask...but what is "birds mouthing the rafters"??? Thanks

Hi all. I am just finishing the brickwork for a rear single storey extension. I will be starting the lean to tile roof construction this week hopefully. I want to know what size the wooden wall plate should be that sits on the inner block wall that suports the roof rafters. I am struggling...

Forget the legal route...its expensive and probably will leave you in a real mess. This type of thing happens a lot with neibours and its practically bullying if done deliberately... and it sounds like it is. I would plant a tree (pick a type that has very thirsty roots and will undermine...