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    Bathroom wall lights and two gang switch

    Hi folks, as above I have fitted two bathroom wall lights on the same feed as the main bathroom light - I would like to be able to control these independently via a two gang switch. Am I right in thinking that i will have to run a new feed from the lights to a new two gang switch - If so...
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    Wall ties and re- pointing - holes in mortar - very worried

    Hi folks, I am in the process of renewing wall ties and re-pointing on my 1950's brick built semi as there is evidence of a lot of movement in the outer brickwork leaf. I have chased out the mortar which was a mix of very hard, very thin cement on top with very soft almost pure sand...
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    What size cable to run from house to garage?

    Hi folks, I don't currently have a garage but I am in the process of building one. I will be digging a trench to bury armored cable this weekend and just wanted to know what size spec would be recommended? I intend to use the garage as a workshop and will be running a compressor, welder, lights...
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    Can I Join Two Pieces of Timber to Make One Floor Joist?

    Hi Folks, As above... would it be acceptable to Building Control to join two lengths of 200mm x 50mm C16 floor joists to make one joist? I had intended converting a 5m x 3m area of the loft but I have now decided to run a wall plate around the entire loft; this will require a 4.3m joist...
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    Can I use a timber lintel?

    I am going to open up the wall between the kitchen and the lounge to make a 2.5 meter opening for a breakfast bar. The wall above is single skin brick and the lintel will be supporting 10M2 of brickwork above (there are no other loads on the wall). My thoughts are that two lengths of...
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    Do I need a FENSA certificate for three windows?

    Hi folks, as above - I am replacing three windows in a property I have and the cheapest contractor advises that I do not need a certificate for partial replacement of the windows, is this correct? Thanks,Will.
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    Can anyone recommend a sprinkler company in the Leeds area?

    As above, I am looking for quotes to fit a fire sprinkler in the loft of a one bed back to back in Armley, Leeds. Thanks in advance, Will :).
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    Loft conversion - do I really need to fit a sprinkler system

    Hi folk's, just found this forum when searching for advice on the above and I was very impressed with the quality of the responses provided so any assistance on the above would be gratefully received. I am considering converting the loft of my one bedroom back to back terrace house in Armley...
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