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Hi all, I need some help with the above product and specifically identifying it as flexi slab rather than RW Slab. To cut a long story short, we ordered some of the flexi slab and the packs that arrived are correctly labelled as flexi slab. However on opening the packs neither my builder or I...

Hi All, Have read through a lot of the threads on plasterboarding bathrooms - thanks for all the top tips from the experts out there :D . I'm just reaching the stage in my new build of plasterboarding the house. I have four bathrooms to do and want to ensure I use the right products in...

Hi All, I have a small rental flat which has a 10 year old non condensing boiler which needs replacing. The boiler is for a small two bedroom flat and is a combi boiler which is what the replacement will be. I'm looking at several options but would appreciate some advice on a few issues...

Hi All, In the middle of a new build and starting to look at insulating the roof. I can squeeze 150mm of insulation between the rafters but am wondering which method is best. I'll be using foil backed insulation board but have the choice of one single layer of 150mm thick board or two...

Hi all, In the process of finalising electrical design for a new house. Unfortunately the meter box is in a position which requires the meter tails to be run internally for about 5m - this is the total distance from the meter to the CU. The meter box has an 80A fused switch fitted - DNO...

Hi, I'm looking for a relatively small quantity of T&G plywood flooring (2400x600mm). I need 5 sheets of 18mm and 5 sheets of 22mm. Most merchants will only sell this stuff in bulk which is no good for me. A few have stocks which they sell individually but they are too far away from me to...

I'm researching the above system but cannot find anything like it in the UK. I'm looking for a system which will monitor areas of the house for leaks using sensors and automatically shut off the mains supply if a leak is detected. I can find several of these systems in the US but none in the...

Hi All, Finishing off a small kitchenette for a log cabin and am planning the plumbing waste and hot water supply. Have several queries which hope someone can help with: 1. Installing a 15L Aquapoint III water heater. This requires an expansion vessel as the pipe run to nearest cold...

Hi all, I know the following is all notifiable and it has been! I'm installing a new kitchen and trying to organise the electrics for the cooker, hob and other appliances. I was going to put the cooker and hob on their own circuit protected by a 32A MCB using 10mm T& E. How would you...

Hi All, Am installing a new water supply to a log cabin and am using JG Speedfit PEX pipe. However Screwfix have two different types although they look the same and it isn't obvious what the difference is except the price! Can anyone enlighten me?: http://tinyurl.com/2mh83r...

Hi, I am fitting out a small ensuite bathroom (1.35 x 2.4m) and want to fit a fan heater as there is no other heating source for the room. I have been looking at the Dimplex range of heaters, namely the FX20VE. However from what I've read here and the zones within bathrooms, this heater...

Hi All, I'm having a log cabin wired at the minute and have run into a slight problem with the cabling. Before anyone asks, yes this is being carried out by a Part P qualified electrician! I want to run the cabling in the cavity between the two log skins but the cavity has expanded...

I'm looking for some general information on the main supply transformer to our property. The transformer is pole mounted which is fed from the overhead lines. Our underground supply then comes off the transformer. I assume these transformers must have some sort of fuse? Does anybody know how...

My single garage has a badly cracked concrete floor which has subsided slightly. I want to use the garage as a workshop rather than for car storage and would like to level the floor and paint it,if necessary. I've read the excellent guides on this thread at the top but wonder if anyone can...

Hi All, Hopefully someone can advise on the best course of action regarding an old underground armoured cable. I'm in the process of a knock down and rebuild. The old cottage has an underground armoured cable which comes from an overhead line in a neighbouring field. This was installed...

Hi All, In the process of a knock down and rebuild. The old property has an underground armoured cable coming from the junction box on the verge outside to a small external junction box on the wall of the house. This then connects directly to a standard BT Master Socket. What I'd like to...

Hi, I'm starting a new build house which is a knock down and rebuild. The current telephone supply comes from a BT junction box on the lane outside. A grey armoured cable runs from this to the existing house where the master socket is connected. I have the line disconnected and everything...