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I have a Hikvision DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/4S NVR which I would like to notify me of any events (e.g. intrusions/line crossings) via an external chime. I'd want this to be particularly loud as I find the NVR's internal chime isn't sufficient. What is the neatest/simplest way to set this up? Is there...

Does anyone know when the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL 4k turret cameras with strobe lights and speakers are likely to be released? No suppliers that I have approached can find any stock availability or pricing on these. I've only been able to find a couple video reviews. Are Hik known for releasing...

It has always been the case that a wired (or wireless) alarm with detectors is the first layer of property security, and CCTV is used as evidence for after any events. However, with the rise of affordable 'smart' AI CCTV software (such as Dahua, Hikvision, BlueIris, etc.), it strikes me that...

Having spent a fair amount of time researching a new alarm install, I have settled on the following setup to secure the exterior of the property as well as outbuilding. - Pyronix Enforcer Control Panel V10 - ENF32UK-WE DIGI-WIFI Wireless Module x1 - KF4-WE Two Way Keyfobs x2 - XDL12TT-WE...

We're upgrading our existing incoming mains to 32mm MDPE. We've dug the trench and exposed the connection to the mains stop cock. I'm guessing the current pipe is 25mm MDPE which shortly after becomes 27mm steel. What fitting do I need to connect the new 32mm MDPE to the stopcock? Or do we need...

Our bedded 1/3rd round hip tiles have seen the end of their lifetime with all the mortar having crumbled away. We'll be replacing these with a dry fix system. Upon lifting the existing 1/3rd round hip tiles, none of the plain tiles (cut at angle to align with the hip rafter) are mechanically...

We've completed the type1 sub base and edgings for our driveway. All we need now is the gravel dressing. Our wishlist is: - Our driveway is on a bit of a slope so we want an irregular stone, - Due to owning some heavy 4x4's we are after something durable which won't turn to dust in a couple of...

Since last year, the inside of our unused chimney breast becomes soaked in high humidity. Brown stains and salt streaks are present. Thinking this was a leak around the flashing, I decided to simply take down the stack to loft level and extend the roof. This did not cure the issue. I've since...

Our plasterer/renderer has said he won't render the circa 50mm reveal/lintel above the front door as over time with the door slamming this is likely to crack/fall off and advised that in his experience a uPVC trim is always the best solution. First I've heard of this, could anyone advise?

Our new extension was constructed from Plasmor Fibolite's and rendered 1:1:6 (cement : lime : plastering sand and waterproofer). The scratch coat was applied two weeks prior to the top coat which was applied last Friday. 48 hours later, approximately 1/3rd of the total area has blown with long...

We have built our gutter between two roofs and are now ready to fibreglass the OSB. Is the correct way to bandage the joint between the base of the gutter and the upstands (at 35 degree angles), or should we nail a 'D260 wall fillet' trim to both the base and upstand and glass the entire trim...

I'll be installing a new dry ridge and hips. Ridge end caps are pretty easy to come by and inexpensive. However, there doesn't seem to be an end cap for hips, only end hip tiles which run at around £35 each! What's the next best alternative to closing the hip above the gutter short of paying...

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I will be tiling our roof soon (plain clay tiles) which will require a new ridge, hips, valleys and a bonding/secret gutter to connect with our neighbour's roof. I'm keen to use dry/grp systems for everything. Every manufacturer (sandtoft, redland, marley, etc.) offers their own similar...

Our main roof is a 37 degree pitch and covered with plain sandfaced clay tiles. Our large extension will have a 30 degree pitch. Will this be a too shallow pitch for us to use reclaimed plain tiles to match the existing roof? If so, what recommendations are there for modern clay/concrete...

We will be pouring our concrete slab over Celotex soon and wondering whether we need any contraction (or expansion) joints? The entire floor area is approximately 9m x 9m, with two load bearing walls marking of a corner (as pictured). Do we need any joints, or is a straight pour going to be fine...

When calculating the size of soakaway that would be required for a set roof area, should you calculate the actual roof area (i.e. the steeper the roof, the greater the surface area), or do you use the building's gross floor area (i.e. irrespective of the roof pitch)? Furthermore, our site...

As a follow up to our PP issues here, we had the building controller advise us today that "his boss" is taking a view that our application (Building Notice) for a wraparound extension now needs to be an application for a new build (which will require a SAP, EPC and pressure test). To date we...

Following on from the planning issues we are facing, I am keen to get them resolved, but am unwilling to be bullied into a one-sided battle. So, I am toying with the idea of setting a meeting with the enforcement officer and a more senior planning officer (not our existing planning officer) to...

If a project, which is CIL liable, was commenced prior to the date when CIL was adopted by the LA, is there any other tax which could apply (and be a greater burden than CIL)? Or were new builds/rebuilds not taxed in any shape or form prior to CIL?