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Old roof slate, you can put as many as is required, failing that get some plastic packers...pinenot :)

As you are embarking on such a large project and lime mortar remains open for some time, I would contact a local supplier, Eden Lime are the best place for local advise in Cumbria, try giving them a phone they may be able to advise better...pinenot :)

Here's a page of porcelain finger plates (my preference ) which you can poss match one to the glazing in the door. As already noted filling with matching wood is best, the plugs should be cut cross grain and some well chosen coloured wax used to fade the joints once they are flattened to the...

Assuming this is a frame and infill door, tap it from the bottom up and establish how much frame there is behind the door skin, if it's about 2" you should have no problems. Hope the leak got fixed...pinenot :)

Yes call them back in if they supplied the doorset, it's their responsibility regardless of manufacturer, if needs be it's also up to them to contact the manufacturer. I would also withhold payment until your fully satisfied...pinenot :)

You can actually take it down to 2" x 2" if height is not a problem, just remember to tack some 2" dpc under it...pinenot :)

Don't know about Screwfix supplying, but your looking for self drilling and tapping screws, long enough to pass through both frame thickness, plasterboard and half inch into steel...pinenot :)

I would be inclined to rewire the plug, if it's still required, otherwise as long as the metal frame doesn't stick above FFL then your methodology is sound...pinenot :)

No, just requires packing as required to bring level/flush...pinenot :)

Looks like a reversible screwdriver blade like one of these - ...pinenot :)

Looks like you got a bum deal, however all is not lost. I assume you've taken this up with the builder, as subcontractors to him not you he's liable/responsible! Now to the works - first off a lipping can be used (how well matched will depend on it's notability) most timber merchants will...

Do you mean vaulted as opposed to valued? Your reasoning is sound...pinenot :)

First off I wouldn't replace any of the timber with plastic for the following reasons - evidence shows that property vales can decrease after fitting plastic windows, yours look like the type that this would bear on. There are many more considerations, just look here -...

As hardboard and MDF are basically the same material, only hardboard is high density and MDF medium density, I fail to see your reasoning :? ...pinenot :)

External wall insulation is probably not the best idea, as you'll gain little in heat loss and will have to adapt areas such as fascias, verge boards window reveals etc. for by the obvious spoiling of the buildings look. I'm presuming your looking at heat loss/energy reduction etc. so here's a...

If you rush down to Lidl just now they have there li-ion cordless drill on @ £29.99 with three year guarantee, a brilliant piece of kit in my opinion, even tops my DeWalt 18v one...pinenot :)

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6 mm hardboard cover taped over the top of existing one is all you require, renewable for ever and a day...pinenot :)

2 cm over 4 M you will hardly notice it's not level, in fact many people are pleased to get this close in my opinion...pinenot :)