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I'm trying to figure out if my se specified an less then ideal beam. Basically i have a design based on 2 parallel flange channel beams back to back. They are rigidly but bolted together. On the inside i can wedge some wood in the channel and cover with plaster board. But what do i do on the...

I'm looking at installing the poly pipe overlay system in my 1994 property when i knock a couple of rooms together. The boiler is a brand new ideal system boiler on an s plan with a non vented tank. My understanding is that the there will be a new 2 port valve and thermostat to run the boiler...

We are planning to knock out a large hole in the back wall and install a 4.4m aluminium Bifold. At the moment there is a patio door and window which will be replaced with one bifold. See the Red lines on the pic below. As I already know where the edges of the frame need to be, existing brick...

Hi, Apologies for the long message! I have built a small single storey extension on the back of my semi-detached house. Originally the Combi boiler flue came out of the back wall of the house, but this required altering due to the extension. So the local gas plumbers extended the flue...

We are progressing our plans for a small extension. The plan is to have a small downstairts WC next to a Utility room. Thiis will then be next to a dining room. The plan is to have 1 door that shuts in 2 different places. In one position it will seperate the Utility from the dining...

Hi all, I am currently planning my downstairs extension that I will start in the new year. What I can not yet make my mind on is if I should do the electrics myself and get building control in to get it inspected and signed off, or just get a local firm in to do the job for me. I am...