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Personally I would avoid that ebay one as it looks like a cheap Chinese copy of a DeWalt. A Google of one of the companies indicates it's a Chinese drop shipping firm. I get eBay is better then Shein et al but I couldn't see any UKCA or CE markings on the images. As for which brand of drill...

If you're looking for something to protect the pipe as it goes through a wall, I find 20mm conduit is perfect for 15mm. 28mm pex is perfect for 22mm.

For the string in situ, it's creating space for the plywood to sit underneath the current deck. Router came to mind but chisel works too. Forgot to add if a 25mm string is too small, perhaps reinforce with a "new" plywood string underneath glued and screwed to it. Of course a new string is...

I've had a further look and done some more research. The stringers are 25mm and seems to have been built in 3 sections, the bottom and top then the middle turn section. I have 2 thoughts for strengthening: 1) router beneath the current runners and put in some 18mm (or even 25mm) plywood to...

I wanted rockwool when insulating my garage (beneath the bathroom) but couldn't get it in 150mm. I used super glass cavity batts which worked nicely as they're much more rigid. However, do wear a respirator and eye protection (full face respirator works nicely). It's a horrible job. Decent...

Not a direct answer but if you're near a Euronics, they're pretty knowledgeable and usually stock decent stuff. Definitely worth dropping in and might price match too.

Do call the tip/local authority as they may take it and it saves you a fortune in contracting a waste removal specialist. Make sure it's double wrapped in 1000g polythene which you can get from Screwfix etc. I'm pretty sure damp membrane is 1200g poly so if that's cheaper go for that. For mine...

Definitely wouldn't glue anything to that. As others have mentioned, you risk ripping it off the nails. Painting is a definite option and use the HSE guidance on how to do this. From those images it looks to be in good condition. Unless you're ripping, grinding or drilling, nothing to worry about.

You can confirm if it's AIB or Asbestos Cement by a water absorption test if you're interested. AC is known to contain Amosite so isn't a reliable indicator of what type of material it is on its own. As other have said though, unless you're planning to drill it or disturb in some way, it poses...

The only other tips I would give are your standard safety precautions: suitable dust and eye protection, watch out for cables, pipes and have a vacuum to hand.

If the paint was done in the last 20 years then almost certainly no asbestos. Asbestos products were banned in 1999 with other stuff like Crocidolite and Amosite banned in the 1980s. The thing to watch out for in the garage is if the paint is actually encapsulating asbestos. Boards that look...

Not owned dewalt but if you're looking at batteries, do shop around. I have Makita and you can get the batteries significantly cheaper than toolstation and screwfix. I use powertoolmate or powertoolworld for my stuff. +1 to big-all advice. Avoid "for xxx" like the plague. Amazon is full of them...

Loft leg XLs are 300mm tall so why are those a no go?

If it was built in 1879 I doubt there is any asbestos in the super structure. Just be careful around any renovation work done in the 80s! I'm not experienced on plastering so will leave to others to give you the best advice. However, as you've mentioned fillers (for as and when the time...

Thanks. When you say 1980s, I presume this when the conversion to flats was done? If so, be very careful around materials between the flats. If there are firebreaks between each dwelling, this was a typical use of asbestos materials as its highly fire resistant. Knowing it's a victorian house...

The textured ceiling looks like artex although only a test will confirm if it actually contains asbestos. The suspended ceiling I can't tell from images alone. Worst case scenario it's AIB panels depending on when they were done. You cant tell if it's asbestos just by looking at it. You need...

The socket looks like plasterboard from the image so nothing to be concerned about. Re asbestos, look at where the material is and what it's used for. I would be cautious of anything that would be fire proofing in say a garage or behind what was the boiler for warm air heating. The drainage...

What's above the ceiling? No point trying to repair or fill it if there is something above causing a problem. If it's the loft for example, is a leak causing the board to sag? I had a rude experience of this myself!!

I did this using loft legs in my own house. Only the middle bit boarded for boxes and pretty much what youre looking to do. 11mm OSB with ceiling joists at 400mm centres and is surprisingly rigid. I certainly wouldn't jump and down on it (it's a low loft anyway) but for gentle moving it's...