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Hi all. I have had a loft conversion shell done and I am finishing everything else off. The upstairs is virtually done and building control are happy with that. I am having trouble with the stairs. I have used pink board where necessary around the stairwell, however I am having trouble...

I am preparing my new loft conversion for the electrician. Can any one tell me the correct height for the sockets and light switches as I want to make sure that I am compliant for building control Thanks

I am finishing off a loft conversion and need some advice from a pro please. To comply with building regs I have to use the pink board on the new stairs and was also going to use on the new stud wall into bedroom. Question do you put the pink board on the outside where the stairs come up or...

I am a experienced ex bathroom fitter so my knowledge is pretty good. I am getting my loft converted shell only and I will finish the work. Putting stud walls up not a problem but need some advice around regs. Do I need to use pink board instead of standard 12.5mm? Also I have a concrete...

Looking for some advice. I am thinking of fitting karndean or similar in my bathroom. It currently has old pine boards in place. I will ensure all screwed down secure but need some advice. Do I lay a sub floor to reduce the existing floor imperfections. If so hardboard? Also thinking about...

HI all. Looking for a solution to a problem I have. I am looking to board my garage roof. At the moment it has a exposed asbestos corrugated sheeting roof and exposed rafters. I want to Make the back room in the garage a small gym and put up a ceiling which will be plastered with downlights. It...

I am looking to put some led lights into the recess of our rooflight. I have a couple of questions. Is there a minimum clearance for LED like halogen? I know that LED doesnt get hot so was hoping not. Second question. All of the led kits i have found have a three pin plug connected to...

I am looking to install some colour changing led lights around my new roof light. I am reasonably competant with electrics but have never looked at led's before. What i want is to be able to change colours by remote control. Is there a kit I can buy to do this or what is the best way of...

Hi I have a ground floor extension which currently has two rsjs supported by a brick column. I would like to remove if possible. Is it possible to weald a plate to each side and remove support? It is a single storie extension so only the flat roof is being supported. If I cant do this...

I am thinking of fitting a log/multifuel burner in my lounge. I need to understand the complications so i can cost out. My main problem is that it is a flat roof extension. I want to go out through the flat roof(currently felted). It will be about 15 foot from the main walls of the house...

I am looking for a bit of advice on installing a door lining on an exterier wall. The exterior wall [now inetrior due to an extension at the back] is 245mm thick. I need to build a frame to fit a standard size door as the opening currently has no liner and is too big. My problem is getting a...

Hi all. I am looking for a definiative answer on rendering a block garden wall i have recenently built (step by step) I am used to plastering inside and have all the necessary equipment, however I have never rendered. Do i have to buy a plastic float. Do i wet the wall first. What is...

We have an 18 foot square lounge with a rsj running through the middle. Whoever built the extension put two rsjs accross the span with a brick pillar in the middle to support. Is it possible to joint the two rsjs so we can loose the pillar? If so is this a rewlatively easy pricess once access...

I had my combi boiler installed in November. Unfortunately i have to bring the pressure back up every two weeks. All the pipework has no obvious leaks. I have let the system stay cold to check as it is harder to tell when hot. The radiator in my bathroom fills with air which i believe is the...

I need help with some hardwood doors that our builder fitted that was supposed to be oak veneer. We have oak floors and need to try to blend the door in the best we can. I am looking for ideas on stains to match. Is it best to use the usual ronseal type varnish or is there a better solution...

I have just bought two beko ovens The installation guide say minimum fuse protection 16A and total consumption 3.1 kw per oven. I have run one 6mm cable to run both of these ovens. Please can someone advise if this is sufficient. The cables run through a void under the floor and is about...

Looking for a bit of advice. Can i lay this stuff direct onto a sub floor consisting of floor boards and if i can is there anything else i need to do i.e polythene barrier below etc.

I am positioning my undermount sink in readiness for our granite worktop. Please can someone advise the minimum distance allowed from the sink to the edges and also from the sink to the tap hole. Is it 50mm? Please advise. Many thanks

After much deliberation we are having two single ovens in our kitchen with an induction hob above. I am looking for advice on wiring. Both cable runs go through an open void under the house so not insulated etc. The runs for both cookers and hob is about 9 meters. The oven manufactor...

Can anyone help with a problem which i cannot see a way out of. I have units that are 720mm tall. The double under oven is 717mm. The back of the oven is 711mm - 6mm lower than the front of the oven. This seems to be pretty standard. I have a granite worktop which is 30 mm thick. All...