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Can anyone tell me which way is round,i would have thought rough side to the front for the adhesive to grab to, but there are conflicting views, some say smooth side,does it depend on manufacturer? thanks karl

Hi everyone ive recently bought a new shower and the shower hose outlet is concealed in the wall. However, the thread is only 40mm long, and with 12mm aqua board on and then tile, it only leaves enough room to get the securing nut on, let alone a fitting. Can anyone suggest a way of extending...

hi all I've been asked to repair some step cracks using helibars.The crack is also apparent on the internal wall as the plasterwork is cracked. The customer doesnt want the internal wall touching(down to cost i think) so just the external brickwork repairing. Personally I'd repair both skins...

A few years ago I took out the chimney breast to make ground and first floor rooms bigger. The house is a mid terrace with a gennel/alley running up between properties where the chimney was. Problem is: On the ground floor about 7ft from ground there is a patch of plaster (about 9"...

im currently working on a job for a customer who wants stone cills and heads to match existing. do i need to install a normal cavity lintol over the top of the stone head,and then cavity tray,or use a conc lintol on the inside and just put cavity tray in? being in the trade for 26years you'd...

hi everyone,i know that there are 60/m2 metric,but how many imperial-someone suggested 58? cheers karl

Anyone know of a good fixing for putting the above onto a pitched roof prior to boarding out?My local supplier doesnt stock them anymore Thanks

Anyone got any ideas for basing loft conversion quotes on? I've been given some plans for doing one,existing is a 3bed detached with hip roof. Dormer being built on side to take the new staircase and also on back for new windows. It will be 1x bedroom with en-suite. Customer supplying suite...

hi all Just a general question really. What is everyone charging these days for extensions per m2?(single and double storey) Has anyone dropped their prices due to the economic climate to try and stay competitive? Best wished for christmas to all

can anyone tell me if the roof membrane lips over the lead or goes underneath it?

anyone know how many,thanks in advance

Ive got a question,ive got some soldiers to build over lintols out of blues,but they keep leaning forward the further i get across the opening,any ideas to stop this? ive tried angling the mortar bed and making it a bit stiffer,but noy joy thanks