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Hi folks, Need some advice about getting the best out my heating system. Some background...apologies in advance, I have a typical early 1960 wimpey 3 bed semi detatched house, first of the modern house designs so all quite small and zero cupboards ! 3 beds up stairs, living room/diner and...

Hi, Just bought a john lewis own brand electric oven that has absolutely no info on wiring ! eventually I found a sticker saying it is 3.2 kw, I think this is over the limit for a 13 amp circuit. I had a 6 mm cable with a 40 amp mcb fitted thinking I would need more power for an electric...

Hi, In Edinburgh, I called quite a few gas engineers yesterday and only one turned up( I was out for 20 mins at the time !!) I guess this job is not profitable enough ...I need to have a new gas boiler fitted. I bought a new regular boiler..Worcester greenstar 24 to replace a Baxi WM 38, I...

Hi, I am replacing a Baxi wm38 3 rs regular gas boiler with a new Worcester greenstar 24 ri, I have disconnected the old Baxi but I was unsure which was the flow pipe and return pipe. one pipe did have a drain at the lowest poin, would that be the return pipe? The worcester has ports named...

Hi, building a rear extension for extended kitchen/dining room, I want to know if it is a requirement that only a qualified electrician can sign the job off or is it a competent person following the regs and standards..ie..can I do this myself and self sign as the competent person? Cheers

Hi, I see no one can answer my other post about this, maybe I made a mess of trying to explain the problem. Basically can anyone tell me how construct the area under door openings, I am at the DPC level at that point. Are traditional block cavity walls just brought up and the standard manner...

Help!! I got a "builder" doing my extensions for me (traditional build) and I need some advice on the best way to construct the area directly under the door. Construction is inner wall 100, cavity 100, outer wall 100. At the moment all walls are built, roof on but the area under the external...

Sorry, this question maybe roofing as much as wall. building a couple of lean to single storey extensions. I need some help on how to finish a traditional constructed cavity wall (100mm cavity) at the top, should the cavity wall be sealed with slates or such? on another point.. my builder...

Help! Up here in Edinburgh Scotland, doing a couple of lean to single storey extensions in traditional build, sizes of extensions are 5mlong and 3 m wide to rear an d 2.45 m long by 2m wide, I am using plywood sarking with breatheable roofing membrane, redland 50 double roman tiles, I have...

Hi, I want a rim lock that has a long throw lock, i lost the old one from my shed, and cant find any modern one that suits. It is to fit a shed and naturally there is movement in doors and frame etc due to weather. Any idea where to buy such a lock?

Help! Can anyone tell me the name or type of facing brick this is. It is on an early 60's wimpey house in Edinburgh Scotland. I am hoping to get the best match I can but prefer colour match over the texture. I have sent these pics to some major brick companies but none can seem to get...

I am looking to buy a new wood front door, I was thinking to get a solid hardwood door but not many around and the general info i read on the engineered doors say they are better for resisting warping etc...crap or fact ?? which is best for Edinburgh weather? anyone local got one for sale ...

Hi Folks, Building a new front porch, I need new door and frame, most of the UPVC stuff looks crap and can cost £600@@@ ! I like the idea of composite door but any ideas on where to find at cheaper than £600 (BQ) or should I just go with best timber door set I can find. any suggestions on a...

In Edinburgh, building new single storey extension, I would lik some help on how to deal with the block/brick around window/door openings. I need to make sure it is insulated and properly sealed. Best to use cavity closers? or return the block with some insulation to close cavity ? Do I use...

Hi Folks, Single dad in Edinburgh trying to do as much as I can myself, I have to replace my existing system that has an old Baxi boiler with the separate hot water tank upstairs, taking up room. there is a large cold water tank to feed it in the attic, I guess it is a familiar old system. I...

Hi, Been working my extension project and have got my strip foundations in, thought we had got the top level but after seeing rain in the trench I could see one end of a 5 m stretch was about 50mm lower than other side, there are a few low areas but the 50 mm was the lowest. these low areas...

Hi, My draughtsman submitted (and now approved) plans and building control for front and rear extensions with a timber frame with brick/block skin. Happy with that in front but I wanted trad construction to the rear as the kitchen will be there and I want to be able to hang my units anywhere...

Hi, Apologies for this question list. I am going to build a couple of small single story extensions to my house here in Edinburgh and need some foundation advice. I used a draughtsman to get my plans and building control through but there is very poor info on what is required, he has not...