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Is it ok to lay a slate hearthstone directly on to the floor joists? The wood burner is approved for lower temperature below grate. Was thinking of just making the joists level and then sitting the slab on that without any mortar or adhesive? The joists would be 100 x 50 section and about...

My experience of building control is that they are pragmatic and helpful, two things I have not been able to take away from any of your posts on this subject. However, thanks for demonstrating your interpretation of the regulations. I can understand your negative attitude to DIYers and that you...

Yes, It suits me sir ooh

He told me he is certified (and I trust him on that) that’s why he has agreed to do it and issue the nescesary certificate for the work. Doesn’t that preclude any requirement of notification by me? I have five visits planned by building control for other building work, do I need to get the...

I have an acquaintance who is qualified and agreed to inspect the cable runs, rectify any errors and switch it over from the old CU. I’m not doing this to save money I’m doing it to get a quality installation. And because my labour is free and plentiful I can take my time and do a top end job...

I don’t get it? It’s to contain lengths of twin and earth as it rises into the loft? I want to use metal trunking to avoid a less durable and uglier plasterboard cover. Are you saying it has to be IP rated at the top end where the twin and earths egress? Maybe with foam or rubber putty?

I will follow the regs and get it signed off by a qualified inspector. All the wiring will be left open for inspection and the qualified electrician will switch over from the old CU. I thought the regs specified an IP rating for top of the CU? So was going install it to that. There isn't any...

Cat6? Why not OM4 fibre or wave guides :-) I hate terminating Cat6. Cat5e is decent enough for around the house maybe run fibre in at the same time. I have been trialing the Quinetic switch and it’s been faultless so far, what are your negative experiences with wireless switches?

https://www.edwardes.co.uk/en/products/trench-st42-galvanised-cable-trunking-100x50mm-3m-length?utm_medium=google_shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI54q9_5mB3AIV7LDtCh2DXwN3EAQYAiABEgKL7fD_BwE I think when trunking gets this big it should be bcalled a...

Thanks for the your comments. It looks like it's a personal choice then. Purely on personal preference I will probably chase down from the top into and out of each room and sling cable below to interconnect the room sockets. The CU is fixed to a backboard in the garage along with a galvanised...

Is there a preferred approach to routing twin and earth for ring circuits in a bungalow with suspended floors? If I come from the top I would have to do a fair bit of chasing down to some sockets. I have pulled down the old ceilings so currently no insulation or cramped spaces to tackle in the...

I found someone so please close this thread

So a HETAS engineer called round for a very reasonable charge and said he would be happy to sign off my design. I have gone ahead with it and it worked out well.

Anyone know where I can get Firmacell power panel h20? Travis Perkins do the Firmacell Gypsum but I don’t think it’s the same product?

Are there any HETAS recommended by this forum near Walsall?

Couple of pictures at this icloud folder... https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B15GgZLKuJ5FWX2 Was thinking of something like the Clearview Pioneer 400 with possibly a slate hearth but would welcome any ideas or advise

Hi Stuart, Yes I will be putting a stainless steal Liner in. I will probably get a certified installer to do the commissioning so I can get a letter of conformity (or a certificate of some kind) Building control are due to inspect the opening before I render /plaster (they are doing this...

If you right mouse click on the (IMG) in the wordy bit theres an option to view image. Well there is in my browser :confused:

I have a 1960 bungalow with a brick built chimney There was never a real fire installed just a few bricks removed for a gas fire flu I want to open it up for a burner. There is no gather behind the opening but a second course of bricks in front of the rear wall. This second course holds up...

I hadn't thought of that, thanks Muggles