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Hi all, To comply with building regs what type of extraction should I be fitting in my new wc/shower room (part of garage conversion). DO I need low V shower extractor only or would 'bathroom' extractor with timer suffice in keeping the BC inspector happy? another query; Its integral...

Hi, I'm ok (I think) on how to connect my waste from basin to soil, I'll be using one of those WC elbows which has 40mm waste connection option. But what should I look out for when connecting my waste pipe from my shower tray to the same soil pipe from my WC? The shower waste will be joing...

Hi, I'm shortly about to plumb in wc and shower (electric, not power shower), in respect of the hot / cold water pipes I plan to use plastic piping but should I go for compression OR pushfit? I'm being drawn to compression which I have some experience with, in fact my only plumbing...

thanks all! On the subject of diy stores, I find it's all the little sundaries etc that carry heavy cost. I now get my nails, screws etc from the market (2inch pozi screw 50pcs = £1), no nails 99p a tube (I'm using this on the stud work in addition to screws/nails). masks = £1, even small...

Great thanks, found the site www.klober.co.uk. I just needed pointing in the right direction, and that's what you've done. thanks. When you only see the big diy stores you forget about the specialists roofing chaps who will have far more knowledge... ta KS

..perhaps this could help, there's a lot of info on the web. Remember you're far safer at a work place than you ever are in your own home and if this asbestos were in a work place you would need to get the specialists in if you wanted to shift it. preceed with caution...

yeah got plenty of noggins in my new partition walling for the shower/wc area.. ta :lol: KS

Make sure you get your dwangs in the right position. ..what do you mean by dwangs..? excuse my ignorance.. re the silver backed stuff, I'll check this out, I don't think its in the big DIY stores. My last house (80's) used this struff for ceilings, but my new place (,mid 80's has standard...

CORRECTION THE WINDOW SIZE IS 210CM x 115CM !! .. The window board on the inside, can I fit this later after window is installed or must this be installed when the window is fitted?

Hi, Next part of my garage conversion I need to get ventilation from my WC/shower to the outside world, and in my case this is best through the roof. What is the best method to achieve this task please? Are there purpose vents, I thought I saw someting once which is like a raised roof tile with...

Hi all, My builders in soon to fit the window (210cm x 1115cm) ..my garage conversion job. What should I look out for to ensure its done well? (specific fixing requirements?) I discussed briefly and I gather usually windows are secured only on the sides, is this true? I would like it fixed...

Hi all, I'll be plasterbaord my integral garage conversion soon (about 300cm x 240cm). 1) What is the work sequence for putting up the plasterboard, ceiling first then walls? 2) Should I go for the largest poss plasterboard size 2400x1200? or 1800x900? What thickness 9.5 or 12mm? Most...

Hi, Work progressing nicely with my integral garage conversion. Regarding my Shower/wc area (about 90cm x 240cm) overall size. I intend to tile the shower area, however the rest of the room will be plastered and painted (that's the plan), should I use the cement based plasterbaord (Aqua panels...

..ooops.. getting too excited about this project... :roll: Shouldn't have posted that one...

Hi All, Monday - wall went up in less than a day. Tuesday - prep work, lintell installed. (not knocked through door until window is in). Wednesday 75mm celotex, screed all down. cost so far about £1200. inc vat BCO wanted 70mm floor insulation, which now actaully brings it higher than the...

Hi, thanks for quick responses, this is certainly the best site for diy forums! Yes walls are cavity and block work, it's part of my garage conversion job. thanks KS

Hi, I need to satisfy my BCO on my current garage conversion (integral garage) on a terrace property part of the wall protrudes beyond my neighboor. The BCO wants to see this cavity wall insulated. Either injected cavity wall or kingspan on the wall inside. Is there any reason NOT to fill a...

Hi, Plan to get the walls plasterboarded in due coarse, what are the pros and cons of 'dab' fixing plasterbard as opposed to fixing to batterns on the wall please? Walls are cavity and in pretty good condition. Would there be any one suggesting even to plaster onto the walls directly so avoid...

Hi, Continuing with my garage converison in Kent, I plan to carry out prep work on the walls i.e. plasterboard on walls, ceiling, jointing. What would I expect to pay please to plaster these walls; 4 walls in total = 2 off 3x2mtr and 1 off 2x2mtr and 1 off 2x1mtr Ceiling 4 x 2mtr. If...

update; concrete slab is 20cm deep at least, I took a look after the builder had been. BCO comes round tomorrow, should be sufficient for 14 courses of bricks... :lol: