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Hi I'm guessing that the answer will be to appoint a structural engineer. However we have the opportunity of converting an early 19th century stone barn. There is no evidence that the barn has moved in its history and re load bearing the walls are picking up the roof and first floor...

Hi I'm looking to convert an existing open plan office on a first floor into 4 self contained flats. There is limited foul drainage options and it appears that the only choice would be to connect all 4 foul runs to the existing SVP. From a building regs perspective I'm not sure if this...

Hi, Can anybody tell me what door size I will need for the following openings: • 960 x 2070. • 825 x 2070 Thanks.

Hi, We moved into an old cottage 3 years ago. The previous owner had pvcu doors & windows fitted before we moved in but the doors are awful and the frame is out which allows cold air in. Not very good in Winter months! We want to go back to timber doors and frames as we prefer it and it'll...

Hi I have an open fire in the lounge and I am wanting to rip out the brick surround and fit a cast iron insert and timber surround/mantel. As I've never done this before it's a little daunting and I had though that I read somewhere that you have to make sure that both the insert and...

Hi I'm looking to remove a nasty brick fireplace surround discovered when we moved in. I would like to create a fireplace which i've seen a picture of on the internet. The address is http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/faux-fireplace.jpg I have also uploaded this pic to my album...

Hi, I have an existing brick fireplace with a clay back. I'm aiming to knock out the clay back and attempt todiscover the original fire place. I'd like to have a wood burner but not knowing much about these I was wondering whether I would need to line the chimney which I understand...

Hi, I would like to buy an standard kit wall unit to cover over my existing wall mounted boiler. My problem is that my wall mounted boiler is 400mm deep. Most off the shelf units are c300mm deep. How can I get over the shortfall? Thanks.

Hi, I have relatively heavy beech shelving which I'm aiming to put up in my Kitchen. THe walls are plasterboard (dabbed) so bearing in mind the shelves are to house several heavy books, I'm wondering what the best fixing would be ? Seen Plasplugs metal self-drive but these only allow...

Hi, Can anybody recommend or tell me how to mitre 6" skirting? Are there any cost effective mitre boxes out there or compound saws that can do the job? Thanks

Hi, I have to wire my Rangemaster 110 Cooker. Currently, it looks as if a 6mm2 twin & earth is supplying. It's a gas cooker, with the sparks supplying the hotplate, and ignition for the gas burners. Is a 6mm2 really necessary and if so, I guess that a Part P Elec has to fit? Can...

Hi, We've recently had some mains fed fluorescent downlighters fitted to our Kit ceiling. The light is good but if not a little overpowering (there are 9 in a room size (plan) of 18m2. I was wondering whether I could simply swap over the single light switch operating the lights for a...

Hi, I'm to fit a series of spotlights in my kitchen. The Kit is in a single storey extension, with a small roof void above filled with typical wool insulation. I'm concerned that once in-situ, the bell housings may get hot and then set fire to the insulation/ceiling joists etc. ? Can...

Hi, Has anybody used a Paslode first fix nail gun? I've picked one up today from Brandons to use for fixing ceiling noggins but I can't get it to work? I've placed in the battery, then the gas bottle, inserted the nails and released the clip. I place down on the timber, it makes a...

Hi, Just so that this is 100% clear in my head. I've bought 9.5mm sheets measuring 1200 x 2400. My Kit floor area is 2.55m x 3.55m. I assume that I'm OK to fix the whole sheets, staggered, and at 90 degrees to the joists, so that basically I'm using almost 3 whole boards wide (1200 x...

Hi, I need to reduce the exisitng floor screed by approx 9mm in isolated areas. What's the best method to do this ? Thanks.

Hi, I was thinking about insulating between joists and then fixing standard 12.5mm ceiling board. Thing is, as the ceiling height is 2.7m, I was wondering whether I should use 22mm Thermaline instead ? Also, if I use Thermaline, would I need a vapour barrier ? (it's a pent roof, so...

Hi, I've looked through the Forum and I know that there are similar questions but I wanted to make sure. I've uploaded a pic of the existing fitting in my albums so hopefully, you should be able to access? Is this type a bayonet in which case, do you simply turn to the right...

Hi, What is the best way to insulate a pent roof. Obviously, I can't lay insulation externally so will have to tackle from the underside/warmside. I am aiming to take down the existing T&G boarding to the ceiling in the single storey lean to and will proceed to insulate, vapour barrier...

Hi, I'm a complete beginner when it comes to this. I've recently moved into an old property and although there is a mains cable coming into a detached garage (wired to a socket), there is nil power. Looking at the consumer unit in the Hall, there is no switch for external/garage supply so...