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    Routing a waste pipe around the extension

    Hi, I’m just embarking on a new project and I’m stuck already! Mid-terrace house with an extension at the back. The extension (single storey) contains the family bathroom and the waste pipes from this feed straight out the back of the extension, into an IC and onwards. The project is to...
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    Periodic inspection - money well spent

    I haven't posted in these forums for quite a while, but wanted to log back in and give a quick update on the home electrics. Some forum members recommended to get a Periodic Inspection Report, which I had just before Christmas. For £100 (about 4 hours' work), we had all the circuits and...
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    Metal conduit

    Hiya, I'm attempting to bring a bit of a 'Manhattan apartment' look to my house in Brizzle :P I've exposed the brickwork on one wall by hacking off the render, raking out the old mortar and re-pointing. Now I'm looking to run some cables across the wall using 20mm metal conduit. It...
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    Purlins and flying struts - reconfiguration?

    Hello, I'm after some advice about removing flying struts which support purlins, in anticipation of a potential loft conversion. I'd really appreciate any advice from an SE, please. :D Two bed, mid-terrace house purchased in 2012. I've copied the following text from the survey at...
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    Damp in parapet wall - issue with coping stones or render?

    Hi all, This is my first post although I've been a lurking member for some time and have found this forum incredibly useful so far! I bought my first home in July 2012 - it's a 1904 terraced house in Bristol. When I moved in there was water staining and damp on both chimney stacks - as...
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