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    New Roof for an old shed

    What kind of roofing material could we use to replace corrugated plastic sheeting - it is a sloping (NOT a pitched) roof? There is only 1 cross beam, and the sections of plastic bow, letting in the rain. Ideally, a one -piece roof would be best. Thanks.
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    Preserving wood outdoors

    We have an old wooden garage/shed, neglected but in generally sound condition. How do we go about preserving it inside and out, without affecting final decoration - for example the ability to stain or paint it? Are there any specific wood preservers we should use? Thanks.
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    Thank you very much guys. It was very good of you to give me so much information and keep answering my questions. I really am much obligied to you. All the best.
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    Thnaks guys. Very helpful. I would say that I was way out on the run length, though. I have just measured it at closer to 70m - 75 to be sure. I was well out on that one. Would that mean that 25mm^2 cable is safe or would I still need a larger size? Digging that trench is still going to...
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    I would say 2 heaters at 3kW. In terms of the sockets I would inamge A PC, Kettle, TV or the such like to be connected. Nothing too heavy - perhaps a micowave or fridge A Few lights - up to a maximun of 4Amps current
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    Thanks for the replies. I thinck I will not use storage heating but use normall wall heaters - the type that can be wired in using flex outlet plates. Would the 50mm2 still be needed for this, as the current drawn will be lower? Many thanks.
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    Thanks for the replies. I thinck I will not use storage heating but use normall wall heaters - the type that can be wired in using flex outlet plates. Would the 50mm2 still be needed for this, as the current drawn will be lower? Many thanks.
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    Running cable from ceiling rose

    Yes you can do it providing: There is a mains supply at the rose - not all have this. You can tell as there will be 2/3 wires present. The fan dosen't overload the circuit - depend on how many lights are on it allready. You fit an isolating switch to the fan. Providing all it fine you...
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    Shed Electrics Installation

    Hello Everyone, Sorry to post a request without answering some questions first but I need some advice for the following installation I am planning. We are intending to convert a shed into a 'home-office'. I am going to do the work myself and this will involve installing a power supply. I...
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