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Thanks for the replies. I've done a bit of plasterboard work before and know the benefit of using drywally screws - but as i'd run out i was just wondering if i could get away with normal ones without another trip to screwfix! But i got the right screws in the end, as it just feels right...

I've just done a very similar project, with results I'm very happy with. Firstly i used 4 x 2 timber and it worked well - using these http://www.screwfix.com/p/turbo-coach-screws-yellow-zinc-plated-6-x-90mm-pk100/46700 I was originally going to lay the deck on slabs but the more i...

Hi, I'm repairing a small area in a cloakroom, approx 30mmx350mm - do i need to buy a whole pack of drywall screws for the plasterboard patch or would standard screws be ok? The patched area will be bonded and them then skimmed. Ta John

Andy, Thanks for the quick reply - any particular oil you recommend? Ta John

Hi, I've just put down a new decked area at the back of the garden and just wondered what is the best to finish it with, decking stain or oil? And which products have people had the best results with. Thanks John

Maybe I was clear enough, just testing all the switches etc before part p sign off out of curiosity. All will be signed off correctly - it was more than my old posts were quoted that made me feel uneasy about being checked up on

Firstly, i was sure that was how the wiring should be, just wanted to check switch and lights before my electriacn connected it all up. Again under floor heating is electric and all signed off. Feels a bit like i'm being checked up on here

Andy, Thanks, great help - and yep with missus went with an old school type external light, which takes a standard bulb. Ta

Hi, I'm in the process of finishing my extension and need some advice of the wiring of a double dimmer switch. I've got a twin and earth feed coming in from a fused spur, to wire the internal and external lights - see digram, can you tell me what where the neutral and live coming in should go...

Cheers neo, don't have sbr but do have plasticiser and Pva admixture. Can I substitute if so what ratios? Ta

Thanks again, 3 final questions: Would you also Pva the concrete base after I've run the angle grinder on it to create a key? Would you add any sharp sand to the mix or stick to building sand? Would you add Pva or a plasticiser to the mortar? Ta

Thanks, that's a great help. Is it better to let the watery Pva go off on the reverse or put it down when damp/tacky Also as they are only 22mm thick would you lay on dabs or a full bed of mortar?

Hi, I'm having to relay my patio (didn't get the fall correct - schoolboy error) I'm happy now with how to achieve a fall - but the slabs laid about a week ago came up very easily, just a spade under them and they popped up. I guess what I'm asking is: A) how to prep the base for...

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice - I'm looking to have an engineered wood floor laid in our new extension and I've got 2 recommended companies quoting for it. One is suggesting glueing the floor down and the other is suggesting floating it on an underlay. The extension is new with a...

Could I just drill a series of holes for drainage?