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    reinsulating my internal garage

    You can cut the PIR boards to fit between the joists quite tightly, however if you really want to fill in all gaps you could use expanding foam (not entirely necessary but up to you) For the walls I'd leave the external facing walls like you say, but for the internal ones maybe look into using...
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    Who to contact about damp?

    Hi Bertieee, you're best bet is probably to contact a bricklayer - if it is truly rising damp this is caused by an issue with your damp course, which can be addressed by a bricky. Other trades may be able to resolve but that'd be my first port of call Hope you get it sorted
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    What ladder to buy

    I bought a telescopic ladder online a while back, they are great for general purpose DIY/occasional use but to be honest (depending on how much you'll use it) not the sturdiest of things.
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    reinsulating my internal garage

    Hi Mike, I'm no expert but if you're looking at improving the insulation on an existing property I don't think building regs apply - anything extra is seen as a bonus! You could try the planning portal online for more info. I'd imagine your best bet is to swap out the wool (most likely spun...
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    Flue Liner adapter - what to get?

    Hi, I'm fitting a conventional flue gas fireplace with a 125mm (5") flue liner, however I have a clay chimney terminal which has a 180 (7") spigot on it which I need to connect on to. There seem to be various different types of adaptors available but I'm not exactly sure which one is...
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    Fibre cable from premises to street chamber, anyone?

    Thanks Owain, I had seen those before but they appear to be geared more towards larger scale property developers (i.e. building a new estate). I'll see if I can find someone at OpenReach who understands what I'm trying to achieve!
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    Fibre cable from premises to street chamber, anyone?

    Hi everyone, I'm currently undertaking major works to my home and as part of this I've had to dig up the existing copper cable and ducting that runs from the house to the street chamber (as an extension is being built in it's current position). I've had an Openreach engineer come and do a...
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    Loss of Amenity?

    Hi everyone, Just spoken to my architect about my planning permission progress, apparently the neighbours have complained due to loss of amenity and the planning department appear to be "on side" with them. I plan to build a single story garage with a room above 1 meter from our boundary and...
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    Site Security - is this quote crazy?

    Hi All, I'm in the process of getting quotes for some major works to my house (demolishing garage, extending at front and rear of property). To provide a bit of context i'm on a corner plot which is totally exposed so no wall or fence between my plot and the pavement. I understand that the...
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    Brick matching

    Hi everyone, Can someone help me identify the name/type of bricks these are? The first pick is in direct sunlight, the second in the shade (they are the same brick). It is a 1960's build if that gives any clues? Many thanks
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    Does this quote seem rediculous or is it me???

    I've recently had a quote to demolish my garage (of similar size) that does not have asbestos for £1500+VAT. To be honest I thought this was steep! I'm in the North West and prices will differ depending on where you are. Don't forget the fee is also for disposal/clearing of the site, anyone...
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    Re-use existing RSJ or go brand new?

    Hi all, I'm in the process of having an extension built and as part of this I need to either move or replace an existing RSJ (approx 9 meters long). I've spoken to a couple of builders who each have different ideas about this... some suggested sandblasting and painting the existing beam...
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