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Sorry, can’t figure out how to post photos? I have a silver valve box alongside the tank & boiler which that says towel rads on - the cable from this leads to a plain white Honeywell electrical box. The only way for the towel rads to come on is for me to manually pull the little silver piece...

Planning a hot & cold tap down the garden approx 20m away from house. For washing hands, next to BBQ, kids toys, dog etc. Really want the hot so please don’t put me off! Currently have 50mm dia flexi ducting in the ground (contains armoured cable) if that is of any use. Should I run barrier...

Hi all, is it possible to have a standard concealed shower set inside the shower, but with an on/off button on the outside? I don’t want a digital shower & don’t I want the controls outside the shower - just after a simple on button. Is this set up possible? What product? Many thanks

Trying to decide between: Mira Platinum (https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/mira-platinum-thermostatic-valve-controller-only-high-pressure-combi-boiler-101376-1256562) Or Grohe Smart Control...

Any recommendations for someone who fits/repairs Eurocell Sliding sash windows? Tia

Wasn't sure where to post this.. Looking to install a multi split system for 3 bedrooms, but i’m surprised how big the indoor wall units are. Been trawling the web trying to find a slim, compact wall unit. Any advice? Don’t mind the length, its more the depth of how much it stands proud of...

I have only found one company that offers a 4 sided click board for easy installation. But there are only 4 colours & its £60m2. I need 150m! can anyone recommend who does 4 sided click for herringbone/parquet? If I purchase standard click boards, could they still be laid in Herringbone...

Could someone please advise which supply the best quality carcasses please? I’ve called every store and no one seems to know the finer details, other than saying they are 18mm. Only differences noted: B&Q: Flat pack only. White only. Magnet: Flat pack white - 16mm. Assembled white, oak or...

House is <10 years old, so cavity wall, well insulated roof/flooring with ufh, mvhr system Road is very loud & busy (more than I had envisaged) Houses are new but traditional looking, I think the reason the previous owner went for sashes.. Eurocell sash windows; When I put my hands around the...

Is it possible to have wall mounted bath taps plus a separate shower hose/handset? If so, what products do I need to be looking for? It will be within the stud wall. I plan to get a plumber in to price the whole bathroom but just wondering if this is actually possible at the mo. Thanks

hi, looking to run some cable down the garden before we turf/landscape next week. Already have an outdoor socket & was told by previous electrician could spur off that in the future. What cable would be required for both power & lights? (eg shed/outdoor lighting) eg what core & mm? I’m only...

looking to install a timber gate in between fence panels for access other than front door. Looking for hardware recommendations. Ideally want some sort of keypad/key system to gain entry. Recommendations? Decent hinges too

i need to add some balustrade (decking style) around the perimeter of the raised patio. Patio is retaining with soft wood sleepers, not oak. Other than bolt downs, what is the strongest and neatest way to fix 4x4 posts down into a sleeper?

Looking for advice on a single storey extension. 5m out x 9m wide. Definitely can’t go mono pitch. I’m struggling with dual pitch, at 22 deg the roof is blocking most view from bedrooms. Windows are as high as poss. Are there any low pitch tiles to complement Forticrete Gemini plain...

Domestic family home, having loft conversion. In process of upgrading all bedroom doors to fire doors. I have 45mm fire doors, fire rated 4 inch hinges & hinge pads. Have sent the BCO several emails & phone calls but still not heard back. looked through approved doc B but cannot find guidance...

I need to fit 3 x 4 inch FD hinges Is there a specific position reqd for building regs? I still can’t get hold of the building inspector and there doesn’t seem to be a specific reg when looking online, but I want to be sure. Also, I have 15 x 4mm smoke intumescent brush strips, self adhesive...

had a new patio laid with Indian sandstone Raj green. They are riven but apparently 22mm calibrated. Problem is, the little kids now constantly trip up on the corners because the slabs are not level with the next slab. Eg some edges are slightly thicker than the next edge. The guy who did it...

Hi all, would a step from the house to the patio be okay at 3 courses below (approx 200mm)? The current patio is level with the house (as when we bought it) but the surveyors report recommended for it to be dropped down to at least 150mm below DPC. So I presume a drop of 150mm from the house to...

I’m looking for a 28inch (711mm) door; 4 panel with top 2 panels glazed, any idea where I can get this size? The others I’ve ordered are only available in 30 or 27 inch. I can’t alter the frame & obviously can’t shave 2 inches off a 30. Any suppliers that stock 28 please?

Hi, I would like a large roof window or balcony style roof window installed. My question is - is this possible with a truss roof (attic/room in the roof trusses) The previous owners only installed 1 tiny roof window so it is very dark and unusable as a room. He said they are at 400 centres...