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    Wall/plasterboard gaps

    I'd fill it out gap first prior to fitting tapes you'll find the tape will sometimes disappear in to joint if gap is too big, ideally try filling out with plaster or jointing compound then sand it down then apply self adhesive scrim tape prior to plastering. This will avoid the potential of an...
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    Three phase current and Whole current

    Nice :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    grp roof

    Cheers Nige F, I'll give a go tomorrow if weather holds out.
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    grp roof

    I'v just GRP'd a flat roof, I now intend to fix a facia board the board is L shaped and will sit on roof and drop down as facia board. I intend to screw this down to roof but want to use a sealant under this L-shaped board to make water tight, when screw down any recommendation or shall I stick...
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    Rebar / Mesh / Building Cavity Wall On Lintels etc.!

    building controls are likely to request calcs and if you just assume it is okay to go over board with reinforcement they will want to know what you based your own calculation on?
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    Where can I get one of these?

    Ideally you want to silicon the gap to stop water ingress first then place your trim above that, I'd be looking in DIY sheds and shops that supply tiles and accessories.
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    FIXING IKEA WALL CABINETS IN NEW BUILD HOUSE

    what type of wall cabinets, ie weight and use. Normally you'd plug and screw them in. The wall is dot'n'dab wall, so masonary will be about 10-30mm otherside of board.
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    Opening a fireplace beneath the arch

    so are talking about a chimney breast? Is there a lintel above the archway supporting the stack from above? Why do you think the arch is not the original but a rectangle opening is? Sorry but just need a bit of clarity to what you have.
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    fitting a new bathroom in my attic room

    I think you'll find the only time certs are not given out, is when accessories or equipment is replaced like for like. Even if a socket or light was added to circuit a minor works cert would be needed. This will be a bathroom so it is in special location, so it is notifable even to extend...
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    fitting a new bathroom in my attic room

    david3331 what you do is apply to building controls for the work to be done, pay the fee. They will tell you if your okay to start job and then they will inspect work along the way to assure it complies to relevant requirements and they will do the paperwork and sign it off. Your plumber...
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    Help/Advice needed re lighting problem

    Still no lights? What type of CU is is, as colJack said pics of that too.
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    Continuity of CPC

    If continuity of CPC is not in place, You can't complete all your dead tests, which should be completed prior to testing live.
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    Am I allowed to disconect/connect a cooker in someone house?

    Answer; If both these circuits are assumed to be radial circuits, in principle there is no difference to the way these circuits are constructed, the only difference in this instance is that an outlet-plate is used for a cooker and socket-outlets (for the other fictional circuit that has been...
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    1 Gang, 2 Way switch - But only one light, one switch

    Good Guess, the light will also work with black core in L2 but as long as red is in L, either connection L1 or L2 for black will work
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    replacing a ceiling decorative light with a pendant

    If this fitting is heavy it needs to have suitable support. What's its approx weight and what make of fitting is it? I'd suggest that if weight was extreme, placing a noggin in the ceiling void but you said this can not be done. Normal raw plugs and wall anchors may not be enough!
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    Am I allowed to disconect/connect a cooker in someone house?

    bas, Your trying to plant an acorn to grow an oak tree, I would simply make sure the protective device was suitable to assure the cable was not in danger of over heating and setting on fire and cooker would cook the sunday roast whilst the veg was on. A simple look at the breaker/fuse and...
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    House Re-Render / Colour Coating

    Get some more on site quotes another three will give you a fair idea
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    Newbie with an old flue!

    Remove flue and Brick it up
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    speeding up concrete

    Use an accelerator
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    what type & size of lintel?

    And it's not supporting the roof. hard to say being remote but 800mm opening should not be a big problem I'd go with two RSJs maybe over the top but better safe than sorry, 7inch ones should be good.
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