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There is 100mm between the rafters. The issue is that the plasterboard can't be fixed directly to the rafters, because of potential condensation problems, as the rafters can get very cold. There needs to be a continuous insulation layer between the plasterboard and the rafters. It's the...

Hello, I hope someone can help. I had a loft conversion built, by a company with a good reputation, who took me to see other work they had done. The work looked great, and their clients were very happy. So, I was happy to proceed. All went well, until toward the end of the job(*). It's been...

Hello again, He's specified the CT101C at £1.60 + VAT each. It looks ok, and he's not overcharging for the part (I think). I'm happy with the proposed solution for the fittings that I need to be replaced. Just not with the statement that every one needs to be done. Cheers.

Thanks to you all for the comments. I didn't think it would be the case that absolutely everything needs to be brought into compliance with the current standard. Taking the logic to its conclusion, everything in the house is connected together at the consumer unit, which also connects to the...

Hello, I have some repeatedly troublesome downlights in my house. They keep failing (I understand why - oxidation on GU5.3 pins and rubbish mating connectors). So, I decided to get them replaced. I asked an electrician to replace only the troublesome ones. He had a look around the house...

It's not so much that he has declined to provide any paperwork - I haven't yet asked for any. The purpose of my query was to determine what it would be reasonable for me to ask for. The work looks to be ok (I'm not a qualified Electrician, but I am a qualified Electronics Engineer, with...

Hello, Nope - not cash in hand - Payment will be by cheque. I don't think it's a tax fiddle. I shall let you know how it goes when I request the paperwork... Thanks again.

Thank you both for the replies. I shall ask for the paperwork, and see what happens. It's a slightly complicated issue as the guy is a (pretty nebulous) friend of a friend who needed some work, and I don't want to make things awkward for anyone. However, he's also (apparently) a professional...

Hello, I'm having some electrical work done on my house - fundamentally installation of some additional outside lighting. Is it mandatory that the contractor provides me with any paperwork at the end of the job? I've researched it a bit, and I think that a Minor Works Certificate *should* be...