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Just a quick one, Installing a 'L' shaped lintel onto the external leaf of the wall as there isn't one. (old house!) The current Damp Proof Membrane is a lead sheet inserted above the internal concrete lintel and runs downwards as you would expect under the last course of bricks outside...

Hi there, Just need some Direction please. I'm converting my windows in the lounge into french doors. The French will be installed once I have completed the opening by the company. I have taken the internal wall down (see pic) to the damp proof coursing, which is actually slate! This...

Hi there, I have posted about this problem before but now the issue has come to a head. I'm converting my windows in the lounge into french doors. I have noticed a hairline crack in the middle of the lintel about 4.5" high going up on the face, it goes underneath and the back of the...

Hi there, Have just finished the electrics today. EPIC. Tommorow I will start to plaster over the old light sockets that have been moved around and plaster in the new sockets as well. I'm novice at plastering, but reading other posts it is recommended to use Thistle Hardwall/Bonding...

Hi there, Have a few snags here. In my hallway I have two light switches, the single switch turns on/off the outside light only. The second double switch turns on/off the hallway light, and the landing light. i'm stumped on how to wire these all together into one socket with the 3...

Hi there, Have a few snags here. In my hallway I have two light switches, the single switch turns on/off the outside light only. The second double switch turns on/off the hallway light, and the landing light. i'm stumped on how to wire these all together into one socket with the 3...

Hi there, having a few issues with lintels, any help will be grateful. i'm converting my lounge upvc windows into french doors, my house is a standard end terrace upstairs/downstairs affair. I have cavity walls with the internal leaf bearing the load of the floor rafts of upstairs and same...