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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Hi Guys, I am having trouble trying to find information on the following, can anyone help please?? I am installing a new kitchen and am putting in a 7.4kw induction hob and 4.2 kw Oven. seperate supplies and switches. I am going to have glass splash backs and want to minimize the amount...

I have an old vented system and want to knock out airing cupboard so we gain all that space for the bathroom. the new installation will be going in garage so space no problem. Really wanted to fit megaflo or similar (4 bed house with 2 showers etc) but only have 16lpm flow coming in to the...

Hi Guys, I want to create a new doorway in one of my downstairs walls, this wall goes up past the first floor to the roof joists. So it has the first floor suspended on it etc. lots of people seem to be reccomending Catnic's on other posts but when you go to the Catnic website there are...