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    How do I tell if my concrete floor is insulated?

    Hi, I’m upgrading a conservatory to a flat roof extension and have dug the footings and all ok for the structure but I’m not sure if the concrete floor is suitably insulated. Is there any way to tell? it’s pretty new (10yrs) and reportedly ‘properly’ done. I won’t be too happy if the BCO...
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    Removing glass conservatory roof

    Hi all, I’m removing a glass roof conservatory on my own this week and get the general concept for removal from some vague online tutorials/references. It seems you remove the end caps and prise out seals/bars and then slide the panels out. Does that sound right? The only issue is on the...
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    Concrete Floor DPM not to edges

    Hi all, I’ve removed some rotten timbers around the edge of my concrete floor and found that the DPM doesn’t go up to the wall edges as in the below pictures. What would be the best way to improve this and prevent as much moisture coming through as possible. New piece of DPM before...
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    Preparing for render - flat roof

    Hi all We have a flat roof garage that is being changed into a liveable room (all building regs approved we intend). We want to render the outside of all 3 sides up to a thin flat roof edge like the below. How do you finish off and seal up the ends/side of the joists ready for rendering...
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    Pitched roof to warm flat roof

    Hi all I’m just replacing my poorly ventilated and badly installed flat roof with a new warm roof. On doing this the rafters from the adjoining pitched roof will end up in the voids between the joists (they both sit on the same wall plate). The rafters are insulated between, with no ventilation...
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    Flat roof venting

    Hi all, I had a really bad job done of my flat roof and since then it has leaked and no come back on the so called professional so I’m going to EPDM cover it myself. It was setup as a cold roof by the roofer but after learning more and checking the work I found that it looks to be poorly...
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    Edging for EPDM flat roof

    Hi all, I’m going to be replacing my old knackered fibreglass flat roof with EPDM before I timber clad the back room of the house. I really want a neat, straight, thin edge that still gives the correct seal. I’m looking for something like the below but rubber4roofs etc only seem to offer the...
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    Can you tell if blocks are 7.3N ?

    Hi all, Is there any visual way to tell if a block is a 7.3N version? There are no marks or other manufacturer details on any of the blocks within the wall. Thanks MrWood
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    Supporting lintel on block intermediate pillar or span across

    Hi all, I am opening up a second internal doorway in a block wall (single skin) that supports a flat roof and the end of the rafters of a pitched roof. The new doorway will be 600mm across from another internal doorway. The structural engineer gave me two options 1. Open up a 2.4m clear gap...
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    Supporting or removing a clay pot liner

    Hi all, In the process of opening up a tiny fireplace to fit a small log burner and in doing so found 3 clay pots (approx 1m total) lining the first part of the chimney. The brickwork I removed to open up the fireplace was supporting these pots and although they’re not unstable I think I need...
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    Opening up a corner fireplace

    Evening all, I have just removed a gruesome 70’s fire surround and have been thinking about opening up the fireplace to allow a burner to be fitted. However, it’s a corner fireplace and I don’t think there is that much space for it, however it’s hard to say. Any advice on whether there is a...
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    Chasing CH pipes in 1850 house with solid walls

    Hi, As per the title I am installing oil CH in our 1850s house and wish to chase the pipes into the walls and solid floors. There is no DPM in the floor (I think) and a slate part DPC in the walls. Will chasing the pipes cause a damp issue in the walls/floor? Walls vary between 275 and 450...
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    Short fence posts hole depth

    Hi all, I have a quick question that I hope you can help with as I can't find quite the right answer online. I am building a raised bed at the rear of the garden which will also act as a divider/step to an elevated part of the garden. I plan to use 3*3 treated fence posts and then board...
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    Security Light and sockets again

    Hi, I've been browing the forum but cannot find an answer to my specific question as yet, so I thought i'd post this: I have a 240v supply to my detached garage and this has two FCUs inside (one above the other). One of the FCUs appears to be wired to the other and this one supplies a...
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