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Hi all On the Celotex website they advise to use the Suretwist Composite Panel helical fasteners and not the Insofast as recommended buy someone else on this site. Can someone tell me the difference between the two. The Suretwist seem to be a fair amount cheaper than the insofast. If...

Hi all I'm so so confused as to which insulation I should be buying. I'm not concerned about the make. It will most likely be either Celotex or Recticel. My problem is what type do I need??? The plans state the following......... To achieve a U value 0.18 W/m2K Flat roof to be single...

Hi all I am at the floor insulation stage now of my extension. I would like peoples opinions regarding the difference between Celotex GA4075 and Jabfloor 70 EPS (75mm of course). Jabfloor seems to be a fair bit cheaper than celotex but I don't want to make a choice limited to the cost...

Hi all I need an ST2 concrete mix for my floor. I believe this is a 1:3:6 ratio (please correct me if I'm wrong). If I want to use just cement, ballast and water 1) Can I do that? 2) What would the ratio be? As a point of interest, I need to fill an area which is 6m x 6m x 150cm...

Hi all Although I'm not at the screeding stage yet I am looking into it to be ready. Firstly, I am getting underfloor heating (wet version) so this might make a difference to peoples opinions. Secondly, the room is going to be 40 square meters. Thirdly the screeding has to be 65mm...

Hi all I am building an extension and the width of my extension is 6.5m (the width of my house). The length will be 6m. The joists will be going width ways (6.5m long). My plans state I must have a drop which is at least 1 in 80. So, by my calculation I need a drop of 75mm (1/80*6*1000)...

Hi all I've just been quoted by a bricklayer and he has basically told me that he charges an amount per square meter. His charge is for outer and inner and insulation. I will require approximately 67sq meters. I'll give you his charge per square meter in further post (if required). I...

Hi all I've just bought this wacker plate http://www.mascus.co.uk/specs/petrol_980975/dynapac/lf-62_988806 on Ebay and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on it. Apparently they cost about £900 brand new (or the latest model does). I'm going to be using it for type 1 hardcore and...

Hi all I'm having a new extension built and I was thinking about getting underfloor heating. People have told me that it is the way forward. The extension will be a new kitchen/diner and an extension to my living room. It will be 39sq meters. The problem is, I have yet to decide how...

Hi all I've been led to believe that the cost of a bricklayer should be approximately £150 per day. Is that correct? I'm looking for a bricklayer to build an extension which will be 6m x 6m x 6.5m and will be approximately 2.4m high. There will be an 'empty space' of approximately...

Hi all I know this is going to sound like a really stupid question but I'd like to ask it anyway. It is regarding the correct order of building an extension. Once the footings have been dug and then filled with concrete does the bricklayer lay up to damp proof course level all the way...

Hi all I'm looking at which blocks I should be buying for my extension. It will be a single story extension which will be the usual 2.4m high. I would like to use bricks with the potential of building above it in years to come. I doubt I will ever actually build on top of it but you never...

Hi there I'd just like some advice on how to make sure once the footings are dug that the concrete will be level when pumped into the footings. The hole will be 1.5m deep and the concrete will be 1.2m deep. I have been advised to use a water level kit. 1) I should get a steak...

Hi all I'm looking at having an extension built and am wondering whether I should opt for a pitched or flat roof. Because I'm not too fused which I end up going for, the contributing factor will be the costing. I am hoping to extend 6m out and the usual height of a room. If...

Hi all I am posting this message on behalf of a friend of mine. He has a 4 bedroom house (one of which is a converted loft). He also has at least 3 showers and I think it was 4 (or maybe even 5) toilets. At the moment he lives there on his own but circumstances might change in time. He...

Firstly, I hope this is in the right section!!! Can anyone give me their opinions on which make of pump is better. I was on the verge of buying a Stuart Turner until I went into a plumbing shop and they told me that plumbers recommend Stuart Turners as they are much easier to fit. His...