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Hi Ian H, Thank you so much for your helpful reply....that is exactly the response I was looking for :D Thanks for the link too...I have seen the Plasson fittings, but specifically need a valve (tap), as I need to be able to shut the supply of as and when required. There does not appear to be...

Hi noseall I have a kit to freeze the pipe whilst connecting a new tap. I am aware that I shouldn't really be doing this, but I don't believe I should have to pay an extortionate fee to UU when I can do it myself. As stated above, I am going to look into UU carrying out the work, but if they...

Hi all Thanks for the replies and assistance! It was my understanding that United Utilities would charge a hefty fee to replace the tap and reconnect the supply?...this is why I was just going to do it myself. I will look into UU carrying out the work, but, in the meantime, I have found a...

Hi all I'm in the process of replacing the old lead pipe with MDPE. I have laid 32mm MDPE, which splits off at the property to feed two 25mm MDPE. My query is...how do I connect to the old mains valve at the end of the drive? I have Googled various things and have looked at various Philmac...

Thanks for all of the helpful responses. Lol re. the DIY laser cutter made out of wood! I'll probably try the wire saw or a nice sharp new saw as suggested. Thanks again.

I would suggest that you check your facts before stating them.....The enquiry that I made previously, around 7 weeks ago, was regarding a raft foundation. That enquiry is clearly not relevant to my current enquiry. If you can't add anything helpful, I would suggest that you don't add...

Thanks for all the responses. I really am looking for a solution in the form of a tool.....taking time off work or having the wood cut by somebody else is not an option.....and it is not an option for there to be any noise made that the neighbours could complain about. I notice mattylad...

Thanks for the replies. I'm just doing a bit of DIY and need to be able to do it late into the evening, as I've got to fit it around long hours at work, but my neighbours are the type with a glass to the wall waiting for the slightest little noise to complain about. How effective would a...

Hi Does anybody have any suggestions as to how I can cut through wood silently??? The wood is approx. 4" x 4". Thanks

No, it's you who doesn't seem to get it. If you refer to my initial post, I have raised 2 queries regarding raft foundations. So long as I am confident the raft design is adequate for a double storey extension, then I will have nothing to worry about when it comes to building reg's.

Thanks for all the comments. I'm comfortable with constructing the extension (inc. raft) and only submitting a building notice; it's just the raft that I'm not that knowledgeable on. Is there anybody out there that has the answer I'm looking for?......If there is anybody out there with...

Thanks for all the comments. I'm comfortable with constructing the extension (inc. raft) and only submitting a building notice; it's just the raft that I'm not that knowledgeable on. Is there anybody out there that has the answer I'm looking for?......If there is anybody out there with...

Don't have building reg's drawings; I plan to just submit a building notice rather than a full plans.

Hi I'm just about to start work on building my extension, but I have a question that I hope somebody will be able to answer first... I have plans for the raft foundation, but the design is for a single storey extension as that is what I had planned on initially. I've now changed my mind...