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Afternoon, Thought I’d use my relaxing afternoon to post a couple of questions that I don’t know the answers to but need help before I progress lol We currently have a loft hatch that runs in the opposite direction to the joists however I need to make it bigger to get some building materials...

Hi bsr, Thanks for your message… it’s only a 3x3 metre conservatory… I’m building a single story extension however I’ve had to reduce the size by half of the length because of the inspection chamber and to move it which the water board would only do was going to cost thousands. It’s only going...

Hi Tiger , Thanks for your reply, I’m open to any and all suggestions , I’ve got diagrams of the pipes and where they go… basically they lumpur house , the house to the left and two house to the right lol , the pipes run left and right from the inspection chamber… it’s just finding the best...

Hi, Thanks for your reply, I probably can lay a 4 inch slab the only issue I have is that I can’t dig down the depth to lay type 1 or any sort of solid ground to cover the full slab due to the depth of the pipes lol but of a pickle really lol Best wishes Jake

I still use blocks now lol you can get long hex masonry screws that don’t need a wall plug but you have to be careful it doesn’t pull the frame in hence the blocks Depending on the size of the gap which I’d guess 1 inch? You could mix some 4:1 mortar push it in then push some slate in or use...

I always use ct1 Best wishes Jake

Evening , Hope someone can advise me on this… we have a inspection chamber in the back garden right in the way of where the conservatory is going to be, moving it isn’t a option due to cost! I have a build over consent providing I don’t use traditional footings as the inspection chamber...

Hi, Bit of a embarrassing post I’ve been doing some plumbing in my own house but had to remove some cables from my stairs To the lights( I’m a plumber which explains the issue lol ) Anyway I took a picture On my phone of the wired but then smashed my Phone so lost the pics . I have a light Sw...

Hi all, Could someone explain a raft foundation to me? I sort of get the just that it’s a concrete slab with rebar but wondered if anyone can go into more detail. I’m currently looking at PD for a two story extension however as the soil is more soggy clay would a raft be better then trench...

Yes that’s the one :) we are wanting to board that section out and make a little office area however to have clear headroom for the main stairs it will have to be higher thanks Jake

Hi we have a stair case like this however we would like to make the ceiling higher in this section so it eats into some of the loft… maybe 1 metre higher then it Is now. I can appreciate the joists in the loft will need this section cutting out and also aware the joists are there to stop the...

Morning I’ve got some insulated plasterboard for the new en-suite ceiling I just wondered if someone could advise on down lights in this scenario or am I better removing a section of insulation where the down lights will be? If the latter how much space around the down light would you recommend...

Evening all, Not really the right group but if anyone knows you guys will, there’s not really a category for this‍♀️ Just finished extending a brick cupboard in our bedroom to make into a en suite , the extended part is stud . I’m going to be putting pvc panels up instead of tiles, not used...

Hi all, Came across this ‘pro’ video on strengthening joists just wondered what your thoughts are? I’m not sure if there should be a gap between the new timber as it seems the old joists are taking all the weight? Could be wrong ‍♀️ Best wishes Jake

:) it’s not the porch it’s in reference to it’s lowly the end of the canopy that supports it Regards Jake

The council has already been out and said my porch is fine for permitted development they are also happy with the canopy … it’s just changing a pillar to a wall which I want to change lol Best wishes Jake

This may be a better pic the blob on the right is a porch lol the line on the left is a pillar ! Can’t draw to save my life lol

Hi Murdo , I just can’t figure out why I would need planning as the porch is already separated by a wall lol can’t get my head around it lol

Would of helped if I posted a stock photo !