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    Core hole - carry on or hammer action and bash through?

    Did you pilot drill all way through first?
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    Fire door to garage

    Don't forget the third hinge.
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    Kitchen wall paint

    Look for a "durable matt" of whatever brand.
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    Cracked wall, damaged blockwork (pictures included)

    Looks like the local constabulary tried to let themselves in with their big red key.
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    Potential dangerous solid fuel flue position

    The terminal should be a minimum of 2.3m horizontally from any structure to prevent turbulent air effecting the draft of the chimney so not compliant. No product can overcome this requirement.
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    Stone/brick cutting

    Norton CHW. Go cheap on fleabay every now and again.
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    What to use instead of snap ties

    Sleeve stays in place. If cost is an issue use M10 studding through 15mm plastic pipe. Cheap and adequate for small jobs.
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    What to use instead of snap ties

    Dywidag shuttering
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    Insulating and cladding a log wall, and VCLs

    Just a mention of a VPL is enough to make things pop up for some. :D
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    Confused on Extension Roof Pitch and PD and PP

    At 5m a GRP flat roof with a lantern is most likely the right solution. A parapet wall will stop it looking cheap for not a lot more money.
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    Wall to partition garage conversion?

    As Woody suggests there may be some restrictions for converting the garage into a habitable space. These restrictions can also be private covenants attached to the deeds and nothing to do with planning permission. Sometimes it's just a matter of paying a fee to the company that built the house...
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    Bricking up a fireplace and serving hatch - do I need ties?

    They'll do. Two or three at each side.
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    5 Core 24V cable?

    This would be adequate and easier to terminate. https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/2015279-0-5mm-5-core-yy-control-flexible-cable-cut-length-sold-by-the-mtr
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    Concrete foundation notation

    Yes the OP could indeed if he/she chose to ignore whoever has done the calcs and drawings. Line 1 of Table 10 of Doc A. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200135/approved_documents/62/part_a_-_structure. Edge sheer? This could only ever be an issue if the compressive strength of the...
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    5 Core 24V cable?

    For RGBW LED installs I always use this. https://www.pfjones.co.uk/thin-wall-5-core-auto-cable-30m-100m-tw05-01.html. They do a 4 core, TW04, that's great for RGB LEDs too.
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    Concrete foundation notation

    Where will they stand?:LOL: On the last domestic extension I did there was over 1.2m of uncompressed fill before I got down to the original top soil. It ended up at nearly 1.8m deep . 12m of strip meant "pinching" 300 onto 450 was the only affordable solution. Like a true Yorkshireman.
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    Concrete foundation notation

    The width of the foundation is dependent on the ground conditions. See Table 10 of document A. I think it's safe to assume, given the terminology, that the original posters calculations drawings and calculations have been done with a degree of competence. As such I think it's therefore also...
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    Concrete foundation notation

    Not quite. 1000mm is quoted as a minimum to prevent heave. It is important that it is regarded as a minimum as the final depth of the foundation must be determined by the ground type. It is normal to finish the concrete one or two block courses below ground level. I go for two (450mm)...
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    Exported PME to a summerhouse (shed...) with a hot tub

    Thanks for your input. On balance I'd decided it would most appropriate to isolate from the PME and convert the outbuilding installation to TT. This helped somewhat... https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/issues/51/swimming-pools-to-bond-or-not-to-bond/ Cheers, Blue
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    Exported PME to a summerhouse (shed...) with a hot tub

    Exactly. Not exposed until someone makes it so will be bonded. The structures is sat on a concrete raft on a plastic membrane. Floor is lino on timber so I don't see that being an issue. However... 702.410.3.4.3 States - Where a PME earthing facility is used as the means of earthing for...
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