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Folks I'm purchasing a stainless steel sink and stand from IKEA. It's one where the trap and overflow connect to a flexible pipe rather than screw onto a normal trap arrangement, as below: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80115894 The query I have is how to connect this to...

Thanks for the reply. I haven't bought the materials yet. I was originally planning on using postcrete but then saw some posts on here about that the Hanson stuff was better. I've seen a few posts about painting the ends of the deck post that are above ground in bitumen paint. is this...

Folks I'm setting out decking posts and plan to set them using Hanson Postfix (apparently better than Postcrete accroding to the forum). The hole will be 300 x 300 x 700 deep. This is twice the depth of the instructions set out in Hanson's advice. Do I complete one bag as per the...

Thanks for the replies. Did a bit of digging and it seems that it (as usual) depends on the council. All the Greater Manchester councils have decided that they will accept the works of a registered (but not Part P) electrician but as he can't self certify he still needs to send in copies...

Further to a previous post, need some clarification on Part P. Mate of mine is a qualified spark, NICEIC etc, and has been for about 20 years. He only works on commercial buildings as he works for one of the biggest office fit out companies in the North West. The company isn't Part P...

Thanks for the reply. I've figured out what needs to go where, especially as the combi microwave idea is getting binned and I'll try and get a gas hob out in. Apologies if I'm a bit vague, but I don't know what is the best information to give, hence why I'm on here asking for advice...

Steve Thanks for the quick reply. Double checked and I think you're right (I think I got them the wrong way round). The hob manual says: (based on Bosch's manual - we haven't decided on the appliances yet but the best detail I could find was here). "An all pin isolating switch with...

All We're looking at getting a new kitchen installed and are looking at integrated appliances. We're limited for space on the fuse board and I'm looking at potential layouts etc. No intention of tackling the electrics myself, just planning at the moment. Does the following appliance...

I'm looking to build a small area of decking in my garden. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good decking supplier? Most of the stuff from the big sheds looks fairly poor quality. It'd be DIY so anywhere not trade-only please. I'm in the Manchester area if it helps. Many thanks

I want to remove the back door to our house, which is in the kitchen, and block up the door. The intention is then to replace the existing window in the dining room (that's next to the kitchen) with a set of French doors. Does anyone know if this is okay for building regs? Thanks in advance

Is the £730.87 for supply only or install also? If it's supply and install (and there will be more educated people on the forum than me I'm sure) it seems cheap to me. I don't doubt the BG engineer is right - it probably will do the job but looking at Vaillant's website the 24 is only really...

Forgive me for taking a step back, but for the OP - definitely upgrade to the 28. We went from an old Worcester 24 to a new Vaillant 28 and the difference is fantastic. We're only in a two up two down and the 24 could barely cope with the heating and h/w for that. We went with the fused spur...

Folks Anyone know a cheaper but decent alternative to a Sanivite? Need to pump washing machine and sink waste from a cellar. Thanks Alan

Thanks flameport. When you say partially, where does the differentiation start/finish? Is it how far in you can reach from the bath or facing into the space. The reason I ask is the rear wall (the possible location of the stat) may be outside Zone 2. If I put a cupboard door on it would...

Folks Bit of advice please. I've checked the forum but can't seem to find an answer. In my bathoom the bath is sandwiched between the outside wall and a stud wall. The stud wall is full height and the shower is on it, with the shower over the bath. The space between the stud wall and...

Perfectly possible, but bear in mind a few things: 1. Do you have a route for ventilation? Moving a kitchen to a new extension is a perfect opportunity to vent cooker hoods etc. 2. Is there anything in the kitchen that would be difficult to move? e.g. boiler 3. Do you have a route to cable...

As the CWI has filled the cavity you've actually lost some air space for the circulation of moisture in the cavity. Water that drains down the cavity usually ends up at DPC/cavity tray/cavity fill and is discharged out through the weepholes but filling the cavity may have resulted in water...

Richard Thanks again. It would be possible to run the Saniflo under the floor but it works out at 6m run back to the stack at the back of the house. The house has a cellar under the front but just a sub-floor under the back. I have enough of a drop to get about a 2 deg run for the pipe out...

Thanks for the replies. As regards the building regs notice, i thought this was required for any connection to a new drain whether foul or rainwater. If it means not applying for building regs I'd happily take out the r/w pipe connection. This would also reduce it to one inspection...

Have to agree with DIYedboy. I'd suggest the biggest problem is the inability of any water landing on the surface flags and seeping through to escape below. The water will saturate down and at least some of it will end up soaking onto and through the brickwork. As it's a single skin of...