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As far as I understand, the bottom photo has 100mm insulation, then they concreted it then damp proof, (black material) and then 50mm insulation was laid for underfloor heating. the photo is showing the sand only and not concrete mix. so in total, there's 150mm insulation.

Hi all, I'd really appreciate and advice. To cut a long story short, a close friend of mine has been left high and dry by a builder in the tune of 130k with work of appalling quality and incomplete. We just found that the electrical work has to be redone again as its not safe whatsoever...

OK, it took me about 45 minutes to get the edges.... All done now... Just need to fillfill. Thank you for all your helpful replies.

Thank you for your reply Muggles. See as the screed is very soft still, will it be ok of we cut into the sides of the screed where it meets the wall and insert the insulation edge?

Do you mean the floor cracking?

Hi all, Looking for some advice please. I have just built a new kitchen extension which is just under 20 sqm. The ground level is quite low so we have 100mm of compacted gravel sand etc, damp proof membrane, Then 100mm celotex insulation. Followed by 100mm screed then another layer of...

Please see second bullet point stating insertion of new windows and doors. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/doorswindows/ My understanding is that "insertion" is referring to a new door and window and not replacement I have just received a reply from the Planning...

That's brilliant advice, thanks for that. I'll email them and ask them to write to me.

Many other houses on my street also have their doors at the front. My next door also moved their door to the front so I don't think it will be an issue. When I submit the building notice, is it a requirement to send in drawings too or can work be done without them? Does anybody have an...

just an update... Finally got through to the local planning and permission. Planning permission is not required but will have to inform building control for consent for works to get started.

I’d like to make sure I get things done properly. I am planning on moving my entry door from the side of my end terrace house to the front. This would entail moving the stairs. The reason for this is to make my bathroom bigger upstairs and also free up room where the stairs go into my...

I know this is an old thread but I came across the exact same problem yesterday. It turns out the yellow and green wire connected to the condensate trap became wet. Once this cable was removed the boiler was fine. Just make sure this cable does not get wet.

i'm a complete newbie when it comes to DIY so please excuse me for my question... :oops: is it absolutely neccessarry to paint new plastered wall with a base coat for plaster or can i just use silk emulsion paint?

thanks for the info guys. i've bought plastic conduits which will house the cables :)

sorry for not being clear. I basically want to insert the cables into the wall as currenlty they are housed in trunking above the surface of the wall.

thanks for that noseall. will have to make a visit to wickes....again.....

what type of housing do i need to use to chase in electric cables into the wall? can i use plastic or steel?

i'm just in the process of replacing the ceilings in all the bedrooms. the house is pretty old, probably built in the 30's so went with the advice of the builders to have it replaced at a cost of £900 :( as the ceilings were really bad. my question is, does the ceiling need to be insulated? is...

I have decided to call in a plumber and have the damn thing removed. just hope the cost doesn't dent my bank account too much...