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Hello Peeps I'm not 100% sold on this screed idea ... Nearing the end of my garage conv (hoorah) and for the floor base I've laid sand blinding+dpm+100mm PIR celotex over the existing garage slab, now ready for 75mm sand/cement screed. All as per architect plans. Now that I can see the...

Hi all I'll be framing my new extension roof this weekend. I have a couple of questions regarding the rafter positions, which the plans do confirm but I would appreciate a 2nd opinion as to whether best practice is being used. I have the two gable ends already built and a 9x3 ridge beam...

'lo ... 2nd opinion needed pls? have regs signed off for 1 storey ext. having gable roof of ridge beam + purlins all 75mm x 225mm timbers still considering a vaulted ceiling (as no rafter ties needed anyway) - but obviously purlins will be seen internally and 9" deep. is this acceptable...

quick question ... building a floor sub-base ... can I lay a DPM over the new concrete - rather than between it and the hardcore? would I still need a barrier between the hardcore and concrete (i.e. because of sulphates)? ... reason is, the concrete floor will be built before the...