Search results

We are just about to have a new Worcester Bosch 40CDi installed, I have already purchased it for the Plumber and it weighs in at 57Kg! I am just about to prepare the new wall ready for it, it is a Durox insulation wall and I was going to don 'n' dab plasterboard and them apply a 3mm plaser...

Probably an unusual question seeing as most people posting have negative things to say about there builders... However I have a local family firm that have done a very good job for me of Building our extension shell. I am looking for suggestions on a gift for them to say thankyou. Need to...

I am looking for a small (18"-24") round feature window, can anyone suggest where I can buy one on-line? thanks in advance.

I've cut a small hole in the ceiling where it will have to be removed to install a RSJ. Joists run wrong way for me. They run towards the nearest outside wall which sounds ideal apart from the fact that I have a conservatory on that wall! Easiest (But not really best) solution is to run...

Not trying to cut corners, however Builder has removed some of the outside bricks in preperation to removing wall and said it looks as if the joists run a 90 degrees to what I expected. Therefore wouldn't be able to run ducting in roof space to outside wall. I am just examinining options ready.

As part of our new extension we are installing an island extractor fan in the enlarged kitchen. Do we have to extract to outside to meet Building Regulations ventilation requirements or is a recirculating unit ok?

Cheers Davy! Exactly what I was looking for. Now to see if Screwfix have them..... (Large order in progress) Thanks

I am sure I have seen some 'strike plates' on the internet before. They are fitted flush over copper pipes where they are notched into joists to stop anyone accidentally knocking a nail or screw into the pipes. Can't find them anywhere, suggestions anyone? (Or am I imagining it :shock: )

I did order a heat alarm as well as 2 x photo electric and 2 x ionisation. All Dicon so should be interlinkable without any isues.

Hi I am just raising an order for Screwfix (To take advantage of the £100 off when spending >£450) I need 3 interlinkable mains powered smoke alarms for my house, can somebody please advise which are the best ones to go for :-...

Thanks for the tips. The end panels will probably be double thickness (approx 36mm), I may be able to cheat a little by gluing a piece of MDF or Ply on the end of the piece which will give me a good square end as well as an easier bit to paint. Don't need to do it for a month or so yet so...

We have purchased a new kitchen with Gloss Black doors. The end panels available to finish the cabinets were extremely expensive, so instead we are going to use either 18mm MDF or Plywood to make end fascia panels and cover them in matching tiles. This will leave the exposed edge of the...

Hi Coldshower Kid Do you mind if I ask roughly how much you paid and how large the area is? Thanks Paul

I am tempted to use low wattage or economy bulbs in some std fittings down the side and by the front door on a dusk/dawn sensor. Then put independant 150w std PIR flood on front, 150w std PIR flood on side pointing down, then 300w hi-low flood on back. All with seperate fused spur's so they...

How bright are they when dimmed? - suitable for front drive without being too intrusive to neighbours? (What wattage did you go for?) I had a quick look at them in B&Q and the PIR doesn't go down far enough for use down the side of the house, there is only a 1.2m gap so I need to face the PIR...

We have a standard 3 bed detached house, front door, side door into back of garage/house and rear garden door. Also conservatory on back. Access down far side of house is restricted due to large shed. Rear garden is approx 12m wide and 14m long with minimum 6' high fences all round. Front...

I appreciate the comments, not exactly pretty having pipes through the outside wall though...... But as I am installing integrated appliances it may be by far the simplest answer! Once the existing kitchen it out I will have a good look and see what seems the best option. We have never...

Waste stack runs up corner of WC Room and shower room above. Toilets have been purposely been put on wall next to soil stack (Max 500mm away from stack with 1 x 90 degree bend) Shower is on inside wall, however the floor joists run in the right direction to allow me to run betwen them to...

We are currently building a new extension which will allow us to double the size of our Kitchen. I have designed it so that the new sink is in a similar position to the existing one. We currently have a grey 40mm pipe coming up through the conrete floor and into the sink (1.5 boal sink)...

Appologies in advance for what will probably be a lengthy post:- First I am looking for advice on building a new soil stack in an extension, it is a 2 storey extension with WC and Basin on the Ground floor and WC, Basin and shower on the 1st Floor. Soil stack goes into a new 110mm soil pipe...