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Hi, I live in a 2up 2 down house. I wanted to change the existing bay window to a door. The said window is at the front of the house and less than 2m from the highway. Do i need planning permission for this work? Please advice.

Has anyone tried it out. I need to replace the old lath plaster plaster ceiling. Thought a membrane ceiling would be lighter/faster. Before I go and spend my hard earned money on it I would like to hear your experiences. Pros/cons. Here are some links -...

Thanks themiddleagedun! I din't get the 'pack between the wall &joist when fitting the strutting'. Please explain in layman's term. Bit thick here. Someone suggested I screw the joist directly to the masonry using M10 bolts(rawl anchor bolts) as I don't have any cable/pipes passing there. Is...

I can't post the picture yet but here is a link - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/decks-patios-porches-walkways-driveways-stairs-steps-docks/563975-joist-hanger-corner.html#b I wish to do something similar. I don't have a triple joist though. Just a single joist. Ledger board perpendicular to...

Sorry not 37mm it should read 37cm apart. I am not tiling. I get it to cut as two sheets of 60x240cm. I will lay it from one end to other reversing the direction with successive rows. Slightly counter suck screws which I will cover with wood putty. The ply is very smooth so I will just use tung...

I need to replace the first joist. IIRC I read somewhere that a gap of 25 - 75mm should be left between first joist and the wall. My existing bad joist is touching the wall. Do I have to leave a gap. If so, how much gap should I leave from the wall? Also, a normal face mount hanger will not work...

Thank you for your replies. woody, I don't understand why it will be a problem if the floor needs to be lifted if they are screwed together, not glued? Also, gluing is one way to bond the two sheets and screwing them together is another. What makes the difference in strength? tomfe, I have read...

Hi all, time to replace old 22mm floorboards. Joist centres 37mm apart. I am looking at ply options. My local store has either 18mm or 25mm thickness. No 22mm. Problems: 1) Price for 25 mm > two times price for 18mm. 2) Weight, 25mm will weigh much more than 18mm so difficult to carry upstairs...

I just checked. It says C16. OMG, should it have been c24? Will it all come crashing down if it is c16?

Thank you so much woody. You are a star !!! Just happened to check some random you tube video and found the Simpson hangers video. It says don't buy just because it matches the size. It says something about load. bit too technical for me. What is that? Here is the link -

Lovely people on this forum, we removed an ugly wardrobe from our room and discovered the wardrobe was actually covering a chimney base. Previous owners have removed the chimney but not supported the floor. Anyway, long story short we now need to put in two new joists: 1) Joist span 3.25m 2)...

So what is the solution for thinner stringers. Glass stairs = break the bank. Will steel stringers be relatively thinner? Where to find steel stringers?

Thank you for you quick reply. Yes, I want to build stairs. My stairs are dividing two rooms in an open plan house. Wooden stingers(2 x 12) or even (2 x 10) look very heavy so I was looking at wood + metal or metal ones for delicate options. - Why would you stay away from these? - What are...

Does anyone know where to find these brackets or metal stringers? Please help. Edit: I dragged an image but it converted into a link. Will see if I can find an image

We have planning permission for 3.6m side extension. If we want it up to 6m will I need to apply again? What are the chances of having it granted. Don't want to spend another £3,000 in Architect's fees only be refused PP at the end.

1. By column do you mean the steel uprights? 2. If yes, do I have the option to remove it? I thought it supports the beam. 3. What finish? Something that is most easy to diy unless we find some good tradesman. If it is easy to DIY I don't mind paying more for the product. 4. What are the...

Read my first few posts. This is not a diy job. A bad builder has left us in this situation. We need to know how to fix this now.

Can I use these pressings and flashings - https://www.iqglassuk.com/about-us/aluminium-pressings-and-flashings-division/1212/ Has anyone used them? How much do they cost and how is your experience?

Sorry for the delay. This post just got lost. I just read this thread : https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/side-return-extension-4-5-metres-pd-v-planning.451985/page-3 it seems a 6m long extension is allowed by the council. Probably the neighbours didn't object.

Thank you. So, what I need to do is: 1. Fix timber in the RSJ web (flush with RSJ flange) 2. Fix a cement board on top of the timber (also on the sides to make a levelled frame ?) 3. Render on top of cement board anything missing?