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Hi all, My loft is being converted, the electrican is looking to extend the upstairs ring into the loft, for 3 sockets. My CU is has a plastic case. Would the loft be cased as a new install and therefore require the CU upgrading? Thanks

Hi, My structual engineer has specficied an end bearing support of 100mm on each of my floor joists. They will be supported using timber to timber joist hangers that are nailed to a timber nailer in a UC. All the timber to timber joist hangers i can find have a seat depth of less than 100mm...

Hi all, I have a 152x152x30 UC. Where the web meets the flange on top and bottom there is a root radius of about 1cm. I intend to place timber inside the steel web so that I can nail joist hangers to the face. I relatively simple question but is it more common to round off the edges of the...

Hi, I'm tackling a loft conversion and hanging my joists fully below the support (152×152×30 UC) with Strong tie JHA450 hangers. Strong tie have confirmed this will still provide at least 4kn of strength. However I need to prevent the joists from swinging forward and aft as they are completely...

Hi all, Just after some advice on installing RSJs for my loft conversion. My structural engineer has advised me that I will need 3 RSJs across my roof space for my loft conversion, which is pretty standard for a Victorian mid terrace I believe. My question is, what is the easiest way to get...

Hi all, I'm after some advice on the issue I'm having with my Heatslave. The boiler is struggling to fire and will eventually go into lockout before igniting if I dont stop the start sequence. When the start sequence begins I can hear the fan motor running and the spark, however there is no...