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    Boarding/finishing under loft staircase

    I don't want to follow the stair pitch underneath it will be boarded straight down the line of the newel post vertically - bit I can't work out is where it meets the trimmer etc to the left side because of the step up on the landing.
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    Boarding/finishing under loft staircase

    Looking for a bit of advice/ideas for a solution to an awkward but of boarding and finishing needed under a new winder staircase that I've installed as part of loft conversion. Image by scoobasteve posted 7 Dec 2015 at 8:28 PM Image by scoobasteve posted 7 Dec 2015 at 8:27 PM Image by...
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    Double Winder Stair Install Query

    Hi All, Hoping someone can help me with what i'm guessing is a common issue, I'm part way through a loft conversion (Steel work all in and joists going in this week) and I'm ready to order a staircase. It will be a double winder (Top and Bottom 3 steps) which will be going into a rectangular...
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    Live neutral wire in socket

    Yes clearly not! Like I said sparky was coming to connect new sockets back up I just wanted to be able to put the power back on so the exiting sockets would still work (as 2 radials) which led to the issue with the neutral. Can I just ask after looking up 'dead testing' would a spark carry...
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    Live neutral wire in socket

    Why not? I have extended a ring to two new sockets, new cable from existing socket, in and out of the new sockets then back to the JB to reconnect to the ring. Are you suggesting this is wrong? Admittedly a new length of cable to the next existing socket on ring would have been 'better' but only...
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    Live neutral wire in socket

    Hi, This is going to be sorted by an electrician tomorrow but is puzzling me tonight! Started fitting a new kitchen today, part of job running cables in for 2 new sockets in existing ring. Took one of the T+E from existing socket and connected to a JB, T+E from JB to new socket 1, T+E...
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    Velux flashing installation query

    Cheers - can't get a pic right now but will try in morning. It's not the full top flashing I can see just the bottom corners - everything above the windows is covered with slate its just either side of the window from level with top down to bottom of the top flashing piece is over the slate...
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    Velux flashing installation query

    Sorry I thought I was seeking fairly simple advice from someone on here who may install velux regularly as to whether the flashing around top of window 'should' be under the slate or not. :D Re. your concern over me choosing Marley Eternits (like a large proportion of the population) -...
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    Velux flashing installation query

    Hi All, I'm currently having mid-terrace roof replaced (original slate replaced with Eternits) and 4 velux installed in prep for starting loft conversion. I have a query with how the flashings have been installed on the 2 windows at the back of the house, the correct flashing kits have...
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    Loft conversion/staircase/gable wall insulation

    Thanks for reply and as for the 100mm not really sure other than all of the internal walling etc is specced at the same - I guess flexi rockwool slab at 100mm is quite a bit cheaper than 50mm kingspan or similar and space isn't a huge concern. Now just need to get my head around insulation...
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    Loft conversion/staircase/gable wall insulation

    Hi, I'm in early planning stages of starting a full loft conversion (New roof going on next week with Velux windows installed is step 1!) I've had plans done for the conversion and part of the insulation specification is that the gable walls (Mid terrace) must be insulated with 100mm of...
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    Loft conversion staircase/insulation query

    Staircase will run from what is currently a small bedroom but will become a large landing area when the new staircase goes in.
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    Loft conversion staircase/insulation query

    Hi, I'm in very early stages of planning a loft conversion, have an se doing some drawings and calculations but have something bothering me already (sure there will be more to come!) I have a mid terrace - staircase is going to be straight one from existing box room alongside gable/party...
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    Making an opening to an existing cellar

    Yeah it's all wooden floor throughout, very small amount of crawl space under front of house though.
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    Making an opening to an existing cellar

    Cellar is only under back of house (kitchen and diner), support wall across middle of house forms front wall of cellar, staircase and cupboard are at front of house other side of support wall. Also, really only want it opened up for secure bike storage etc so outside access is more practical...
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    Making an opening to an existing cellar

    I will take some pics tomorrow and post - appreciate the point about voids if you are referring to the cellar itself as the void but it was done circa 30 years ago (25 year or so before I bought the house)!
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