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Pool holds 45k litres / 10k gallons. Initially i am looking getting the pump working off Solar - under stand i may need to upgrade the pump for this. Currently the pool is heated via a gas heated heat exchanger. I am aware that air source heat pumps is an option for heating - thats next on the...

Looking to run a pool pump off solar panels however not too clued up on what is actually required. STA-RITE 5P1R 50Hz 230V 0.55kW 0.75HP 4.2A What equipment would I require if I wanted to run this off solar panels?

Please move if not in correct cateogory. Prior to me purchasing my property (approx 6 years ago) the neighbour replaced their fence. There is a tree which is on the boundary line. Whoever replaced the fence decided to build it around the tree, taking space from my garden. Looking down the...

Have you decided what you are going for? I am looking at rendering aswell.... Options are Silicon or Monocouche - with Monocouche being the cheaper option. I have been quoted £50m2 for Monocouche (including a sealant being applied after the Render has been applied). Apparently the Silicon...

I always thought removing paint off bricks causes damage - something for me to look into though. Even still, if i remove the white paint i would still be looking to match up the new extension. Looking to go for a white/grey brick look.

Currently in the middle of a extension which is totalling around 130m2 Property is Bungalow, the previous owners painted the brick work white! After the extension works has been complete around 50% of external walls will show the white painted bricks. My plan was to the build the extension in...

From manufacturer: To seal the floor, the whole floor area should be grouted with a nominal 6:1 sharp sand/cement mix as soon as possible after the fixing of floor joist/beam and blocks are completed. This should be done by brushing the grout over the floor with a stiff broom (after the surface...

Any recommendations/suggestions on a all in one Alarm, CCTV and Smart home setup? Thanks

Grabbed the red oxide primer from screwfix and applied it earlier. Thanks all.

BC have stated they are happy with fire rated plaster board to be used around the RSJ. So, back to my original question, is there any recommendation on what product to use to paint steel for rust protection? Looking to pick up a few cans of this tomorrow > Hammerite Rust beater Grey Iron...

The two RSJs have been craned into place (corner plot property so access directly from road side). Resting on steel reinforced solid concrete basement walls (these RSJs will not be loading onto current house walls/footings). BCO is coming over tomorrow so will have a chat with him to see what...

Hi both, A question: In a typical B&B install would the concrete beams usually sit on the top or lower flange of the RSJ? This is what we got back from the B&B supplier this morning. "You have two options: Run a course of brick on the inside of the steel to raise the beam and block up...

Yes and no, my father is also on here. Apologies for any confusion.

It is planned to be a Beam and Block ground floor - with screed (no timber). Drawing as above for the B&B design. Concrete Joist Schedule: Spec from SE: "Beam 3 and 4 254x254x89UC Supporting new 150mm thick beam and block floor" I will speak to SE tomorrow, waiting to hear back from the...

Thanks very much for the detailed info. Something to go on when I get to the UFH/Screed stage.

I take it if UFH is installed within the screed... have to be careful where any stud walls will need to go as I wouldnt want to damage the pipes. Would it be advisable therefore to get the stud walls up firstly directly on the slab, then set the UFH pipes and then screed over?

Can some one please advise on the minimum screed depth required for UFH? Currently 100mm insulation > 200mm concrete c35 slab TIA

No, there will be a basement in the void below.

Morning Steel will be internal, supporting a beam and block floor... with another story on top.

Thanks all, much appreciated.