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Hi all, Hoping for some insight or help from anyone who's bumped into this previously. Putting some cladding up around a carport roof, not structural and doesn't need to be watertight. Does get battered by the wind though so needs to be fairly sturdy. My issue is that stainless screws are so...

Hi all, Question around using multiple FCUs in a circuit. I've drawn some pictures to illustrate what I currently have and what I'd like to do, all dependent on whether it's safe/allowed! Currently I have a direct line from the CU to a small 3a fcu that feeds the alarm backup module. I...

Hi all, Building some raised beds in the front drive. Going to be using sleepers for the front facing parts but wondering if anyone had advice on what I could use to build the back walls. Mostly to keep costs down, what thickness board would be suitable? Planters will be about 500mm high, so...

Hi all, Quick question. I'm building a gravel drive out front. I'm in the process of skimming the topsoil away until I reach a decent firm base. I'll be honest, it's hard work... I've got enough material away for 150-200mm sub base with 50mm depth gravel on top... The "levelled" layer has...

Hi all, I have concrete fence posts. When I stained the fence with Ronseal one coat I was a lazy git and painted the concrete posts too. It lasted ok but obviously has started chipping now. I have some Sandtex masonry paint. Can I just paint over the old dried ronseal on the posts, or do I...

Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster. Long story short, got what looks like an Orisec system installed, wireless WiFi system. Wireless PIRs. Recently redecorated in the hallway (changed colour from dark to light, in case it matters) and now the PIR in the hallway is constantly being...