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Hello. I've trawled through the forum looking for the answer to my query but to no avail, so here goes... I have an existing mains powered interlinked smoke alarm system in my house , comprising of 2 smoke alarms and a heat alarm. These are powered from the first floor lighting circuit and...

Hello. I am going to install a sun pipe in a bathroom that has no natural light and was going to include an optional electric light within the pipe. I understand that electrical installation in bathrooms falls under part p regs, but what about the connection of the lamp inside the sun...

Hello. Can I achieve 30 min fire resistance with a stud wall comprising off 75mm timber and a single layer of 9.5mm plasterboard on each side if the cavity is filled with a rockwool type insulation? Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Hello. I have a partition wall in my house that I have started to take down but am puzzled over what material it is. I am hoping it is nothing too sinister (I.E. asbestos) Here are the details: 1. the panels are approximately 36"wide x 12"high x 3" thick. 2. they are...

Hello. I've just had my extension rendered (1 scratch coat, 1 top coat) and was planning on painting it with a quality masonry paint. However, the colour of the unpainted render is a very close and complimenting colour to the blockwork of the existing house. I would like to leave it...

Hello. Anybody know much about replacing the oil sump for a 2001 1.2 8v Punto? Is it a DIY job or should I just take it to a garage for them to fix it? Just discovered mine has more perforations than a T-bag. Thanks in advance. G