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Hi, I want to get rid of my up and over garage door and replace it with a UPVC door in the middle with cladding either side. Im worried it wont look great. Has anyone done this? Or any other options... a secret door maybe? I don't really want a roller door as it an internal garage and I would...

Hi, What is the max temp I can safely heat an unvented cylinder to without issues? My current immersion stat stops at about 63 degrees. I have a TMV on the outlet to mix down to 40 degrees. Which immersion stat is best to use? Its heated via solar so the more energy I can pump in the better...

Hi, I need 2 x more fittings for this Pegler TMV. I'm not sure what to Google to find them? Any ideas where I can get them? 22mm output. Valve side is flat faced with a gauze washer. Thanks ..

I'm looking to DIY some solar panels on my roof. Whilst there is scaffolding is it worth converting my ridge to a dry version? Any pros or cons to fitting a dry ridge? Is it the preferred method these days? I will be moving tiles close to the ridge so may potentially disturb it a bit. Anything...

Hi! I'm looking to build my front extension - unfortunately due to a pesky public drain my footings need to be 1.7m deep (150mm below invert within 3m)!. I have received a quote from a ground worker for £6k to do the work including concrete fill and muck away. The footings are approx. 0.6mm wide...

Hi, Any ideas what this pipe could be for in the main sewer in my front garden? I'm going to be building an extension near but I cant identify what comes out this pipe... or where it goes... There was a pile of something underneath it that I washed away with a hose. It does look like its...

Hi, I have an extension built from 7N concrete blocks on the outside. BC have been around for final sign off but they want the blocks rendered or clad (final waterproofing?). I would like to know if this is correct and it actually needs doing for sign off - I have seen various industrial...

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for flooring in my 24msq extension. It going to be a living and dining room and has direct access to outside. Ideally the floor needs to be water resistant and easy to clean. I have a liquid screed floor so its pretty level and there is wet underfloor heating...

Hi, I have installed underfloor heating with 22mm pipe from boiler to the manifold. There are two honeywell 2 way valves on the UFH and radiator returns for control. When either UFH or radiators call for heat the boiler starts and then gives up. I think it goes in to anti cycle mode? Flame...

Hi, I'm plumbing in my UFH and will be putting a two port valve in so I can control the UFH and radiators separately. Is it OK to have the two port valve on the return from the radiators rather than the flow? Should I install a two port valve on the UFH and radiators? Or just one on the...

Hi, I'm getting to the finishing stages of my extension and need to decide on a floor covering. I have had a liquid screed floor laid and sanded which is pretty flat and there is underfloor heating installed. Has anyone got experience of Karndean Looselay? The extension doesn't get any direct...

Hi, I'm starting to plasterboard around my Velux reveals. I have set the trimmer joists really far up. With the angle there is no where to fix the plasterboard. Would it be OK to cut an angled bit of wood that is screwed to both bits of plasterboard where they meet? Would the wood need to be...

Hi, I'm building an extension that will be used as a dining room. I would like underfloor heating! The floor will have 100mm PIR, screed then LVT. Is it best to get the underfloor heating layout designed? The room is 9m x 3m. Any suggestions on who can design it? Who is the best manufacturer...

Hi, Im looking to put windows and a bifold in to my extension. Its possible I will render / ceder clad the outside wall. Do I need to remove 10mm from the window measurements for the sides and top and pack them out to allow for a reveal to sit against the frame? Or is it better to get frame...

Hi, I have 3 x massive velux windows to install (SK06) on to a new roof. In the instructions it mentions installing the window, squaring it up to the frame and fixing the frame. The window is then removed and the flashing etc installed. The window is then fitted for a final time. Can I only...

Hi, My lead flashing will go directly underneath my window on my new extension roof. Underneath the window I have constructed a wooden box section as it was previously tiled. Is it OK to fold the lead under the UPVC window sill about 20mm and then fix it using galvanised nails to the wood...

Hi, I'm building an extension out of 7n dense concrete blocks. I need to infill at the top between rafters - some of this will need to be rendered. Would I be Ok to use concrete bricks instead of cutting up the 7n blocks? Would it show through the render at all? Thanks!

Hi, Looking to tile my extension roof. How heigh should the end of the first row of tiles be set above the fascia? Should I make them a batten and tile thickness to sit on or just a batten thick? Tiles are Redland Stonewold minis thanks...

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Hi, I'm looking for ideas on how to join my extension roof to my house where there is no external wall. I would like to remove the lump of wood under the upvc window and install something else there - Would some metal brackets work? Then I can insulate right up to the bottom of the window. How...