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    MDF Cupboard Doors

    Hi all, I'm starting to build some cupboard by the landing upstairs. There will be one tall cupboard from the floor measuring 56cm (w) x 202cm (h) and one above it at 56cm (w) x 59cm (h). I plan to use MDF but wasn't sure if I needed 25mm depth or if 18mm would do? I'm using standard...
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    Door frame depth for 3x2 studs?

    Hi, My studwork has been built with 3x2" timber. I'm now going to have a go at putting in the door frames. I'm told I can buy a door frame kit, but I dont know what depth to buy? On either side of the studwork there will be 12.5mm plasterboard and skim to go on, so I guess I need a depth...
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    Plasterboarding in Bathroom - Cutout Pipes Before Skimming?

    Hi All, I'm about to plasterboard upstairs, including the bathroom. The radiator and shower pipes all come out from stud partition walls, not he floor. should I: A) cutout pipe holes in plasterboard and have the pipes sticking out before skimming. The disadvantage here is it will be...
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    What depth of insulation for stud partition?

    Hi all, The framework for the stud partition wall has been constructed - its the wall that separates 2 bedrooms and landing area and is built in 3"x2". Can anyone tell me what depth of insulation I need? It is quite a noisy house so sound insulation is very important. Also for health...
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    Which Species of Wood?

    Hi everyone, I own a property (in England) built in 1818. One of the roofing trusses is badly rotten and has had extensive woodworm damage in the past, though it's not active, probably recently treated. However, the beam does have to come out. As the property is listed I need to make sure...
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