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Hi Guys I wonder if you can help/advise. We are currently going through the process of a Part Exchange with Barratt homes. They had 2 valuers come out and value our property. They have reported back that there is some damp to the rear of the property, so Barratt have made us a part exchange...

Hi Guys I am fitting firedoors (FD30 - Wickes flush doors). These are going into existing frames, and so the intumescent strip is to go into the door edge. The instructions on the door and the intumescent strips say the strip should go centrally in the door, into the 2 verticals and the...

Hi Guys I am at the stage of fitting fire doors to all rooms opening onto landing and hallway as part of my loft conversion. I am looking at these doors: http://www.howdens.com/pdf/product/1232.pdf However, my existing openings are narrower than the doors. The doors are 762mm, and can...

Hi Guys Just a quick question. I am busy getting quotes for a staircase for my loft conversion. Not easy, as had a few no shows. Anyway, I rang a particular company who right off the bat filled me with confidence (no sarcasm). They had the pricing nailed down to a T, could give me an...

Hi Guys I am in the throws of a loft conversion. I am at the stage of dropping in the joists around the opening for the stairs. Setup designed by SE is 4 joists bolted together (175x50mm) at each end, with 2 joists bolted together as a trimmer 2.4m in length. However, I am unsure as to...

Hi Guys Quick question. I am carrying out a loft conversion. No Dormer, just roof windows. I need to double up the rafters, and trim for the roof windows. I also need to double up the rafters in order to install the insulation, as at 90mm the current rafters aren't deep enough. My...

Hi All I am in the very early stages of planning a loft conversion. I am pretty experienced with building work/DIY so intend to get a builder to do the structural work, steels, stairs, velux windows, and I can complete the rest. Have 2 friend sparkies, 2 chippies and a plumber so OK for...