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    Solar powered pool pump

    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?
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    Tree on boundary line

    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...
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    Brick/Slip Brick or Render

    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...
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    Grouting Block and Beam Floor

    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...
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    Suggestions on Alarm, CCTV & Smart Home setup

    Any recommendations/suggestions on a all in one Alarm, CCTV and Smart home setup? Thanks
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    Minimum screed depth for UFH

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

    Which paint is recommended for applying on to a RSJ? Something like this > Hammerite Smooth Metal Paint Black 2.5Ltr | Metal Paints | Screwfix.com or does some one have any other suggestions? TIA
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    Blocks for Beam & Block flooring

    Are the blocks used for Beam and Block flooring the same or different to standard dense concrete blocks that you would use for building walls? Thanks in advance :D
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    Reinforcement - Could some one explain this, please?...

    Ground bearing basement slab to be 200mm thick with A252 mesh top and bottom. Reinforcement cover to be 25mm top cover and 50mm cover to bottom and sides. My architect and builder are both currently away so I am unable to ask them directly. I just want to know what the above means exactly so I...
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    300mm Hollow Concrete Blocks

    Does any one know where i can get theses from in the Midlands, UK? Every merchant I have contacted only do up to 215mm width. Thank you.
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    Rodents in roof...Help!

    After hearing odd noises up in my dormer bungalow roof area I decided to put a camera up there to see what is going on. Results are I have rodents! Looking at the recordings they seem different types of sizes - I can’t work out if they are mice or rats! I have set cameras outside the property...
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