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Whoops, to early in the morning, brain not thinking properly! So would a Hi-LO PIR work with low energy say 7w or LED lights?

Thanks for the replys, I hadn't considered having them on all night, good idea though. will have to consult the boss (wife!) Is there any brand/make of PIR that you recommend? Presumably if they are low voltage the cost should be minimal having them dimmed all night? Cheers

Hi Guys, Im after some advice please, I am planning on installing some spot lights under the soffits in my new extension. The question I have is, is there a product available to have them on a PIR sensor and timer. ie the timer set to for lights on from 19:30-20:00, then outside these...

Thanks for the advice guys, I got it all packed out yesterday using slate and a semi dry 3:1 mortar mix. Will remove the props / needles tomorrow and fingers crossed any movement will be minimal. The internal Wall above is old thermalites so kind of expecting some cracking as they Always seem to...

Thanks for the reply, when you say fully loaded, do you mean, put in wedges, remove the acro's/needles, and then pack? The RSJ is 203x203x46, I didn't think it would move when loaded as it seems huge!

Hi guys, I have just installed a 3.5m RSJ to part of the frontbof my house. I am getting different opinions on packing it out. Some say use slate then pack with a dry mix cement. Others say don't use slate as it can give pressure points. Others say use a non during grout. Please advise the...

Hi guys, Can't find any information on how to strap my single skin gable wall to the roof. I know with a cavity wall the end of the restraint strap gets bedded inbetween the skins but my garage is single skin. Is it OK to screw it on the inside of the gable end or is there a special strap...

OK so the celotex is going to be OK, what about that damp trapped beneath the two layers of DPM? Is that OK? Is it just like the ground being damp underneath the floor construction, it doesn't matter thats why you have a DPM? Im trying not to loose sleep over this but obviously not being a...

Thanks for your reply, The thing I was thinking is, even though I managed to puncture a couple of holes and allow the water to drain out, it is still going to be relatively damp. It won't be able to dry out so is it OK leaving it like that? I am probably over worrying but would hate to have...

Hi, I have possibly cocked up my extension slab, here are the details. My floor construction is as follows, 40mm rejects infill around footings, 150mm MOT type 1, sand blinding, DPM, 100mm Celotex, DPM, 150mm concrete. The reason for the second DPM above Celotex is the building...

Ok I will try to clarify a little, The front of the garage is going to be 3800 wide. the garage door opening is going to be 2700. that leaves approx 550 either side which will be a double brick width pier. (550x200) There will be a gable wall above the garage door opening, which will be...

The garage is only 20 sq metres so dont need building control for it! The lintel is described as being heavy duty, just wondered what sort of load a single skin common house brick gable end would be!

hey guys, Got my garage conversion completed so now on to building the new garage. It is a single skinned brick garage, the garage door opening will be 2700mm, overall width 3800mm, with a 200 x 550 mm pier either end. I have looked on the various websites (Catnic, IG, Birtley) and have seen...

Hi, has anyone used or does anyone know of a structural engineer in the Fareham area??? Would rather go on a recomendation rather than pick on eout the yellow pages! Cheers Matt

light-boy, can I ask how you resolved the floor problem??, I have the same issue with my garage floor, Did you use concrete in the end?? cheers matt

Woody, thanks for the reply, I understand all of what you have said, doing it that way will eliminate having a cavity. As the garage is semi-integral part of the outside wall is cavity, then goes on to single skin, it is approx 190mm deep, so is it ok to build the stud work off the floor as...

hi guys, I am converting my semi integral garage. Had the building control guy round yesterday to find out what they expect/require. I have a few questions with ref to the damp proofing, searched all over the net but can't seem to find specifics. It is a single skin wall, has a...

Tobybuk, Hi, I have the same problem and was wondering which soloution you used? Did you use a liquid dpm or sheet?? And also how did you get the floor level? Hope you dont mind me asking regards matt

hi guys, I am converting my semi integral garage. Had the building control guy round yesterday to find out what they expect/require. I have a few questions with ref to the damp proofing, searched all over the net but can't seem to find specifics. It is a single skin wall, has a damp...

Rob, I am about to undetake the same with my garage, got the planning permission, just want to make sure I have my spec ready for building control guy. What membrane did you use in the end?? Also did you put dpm under the celotex on top of the concrete floor?? Thanks Matt