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Hi I have been quoted for installing a new consumer unit to existing house and running new circuits to the new extension (ring main, lights, shower and cooker). Installation to include basic sockets, ceiling roses, 3 x outside sensor lights, 2 x smoke alarms and 1 x heat alarm, outside socket...

Hi I am using Marley modern concrete tiles and my extension roof abuts the existing house wall so i'll need to install a flashing. Can a hidden soaker be used with a stepped flashing or does the flashing need to go on top of the tiles? I would prefer to use a hidden soaker although if that's...

Hi I’m just starting to fit my roof/fascias etc and realised the scaffold poles are in the way on the front side of the extension (okay at back). Also the guard rail goes between two rafters. I’ve contacted the scaffold guy who said “I asked you about the fascia’s, the poles will need cutting...

Hi When installing the metal restraint straps to a gable wall at 2m centres, how is the 2m spacing defined? Do you need to strap a certain distance from the start and finish of the run? So If your rafter length is 3400mm how many straps would you install? a) one in the middle... of the run...

Hi All I am currently installing my roof trusses and I just wanted to check my diagonal bracing as I'm not sure i've got it correct. Am I missing something here as the diagonal brace doesn't appear to sit nice at the wall plate? Only done one side at the minute. I think my drawings show...

Hi I wonder if someone could offer their experience. This pictured tile is what is currently on the existing house. It is 410mm x 310mm in size. It is evidently a Marley tile but is it a modern or something else? I guess these are the original tiles from 1975 when the house built. What tile...

Hi I am nearly ready to install my wall plate for the roof trusses which have been ordered. The truss manufacturer has been out and measured so hopefully everything is going to be correct there. I asked the following question to the truss manufacturer (okay :rolleyes: might be a stupid...

Hi. I am nearly ready to start the roof on my extension and just wanted to get the installation clear in my head. I'm fairly confident about installing the wall plate, trusses, strapping and even things like membrane, battens etc. The part i'm trying to get my head around is the detail where...

Hi I was wondering if i could ask opinions! I have just started the brickwork to go above the ground floor windows although i'm concerned the brick may be overbearing for the front elevation. This pictured window opening has another 12 courses of brick to the first floor window. This is...

Over the last couple of years I have taken the odd picture of small insects; no particular reason, i just like photographing them to see what detail i can pick up. These were taken on an iPhone so i'm sure a better camera would show better. Anyone got any pics they've taken like this? This...

Hi I have posted plenty of posts asking for help over the last 10 months so thought I should start the build progress thread. I started the site prep April 2018 and the actual dig and construction in July 2018. I'm still only up to first floor although this is kind of a weekends and evenings...

Hi Do you normally continue the cavity wall insulation up into the gable ends? Is there any point? Cheers, Chris

Hi I am going to be installing the first floor joists and boards on my house extension and have a question about access! :unsure: After the joists are installed I intended to install the floor t&g boards on top which is all great, although how would I gain access to my new floor when it's...

Hi I am nearly at first floor height for my extension and I have made a hole to check the existing floor level. The bottom of the existing floor joists sit level to the bottom of the hole I made and the top of the joists level to the purple line in the picture. Regs say: Restraint straps must...

Hi I am slowly constructing my extension and everything has been going okay until I stumbled upon an article regarding openings near a wall return. It appears you need a 550mm internal return at an external corner although i'm not sure about my instance. It is an internal wall and I have an...

Hi I am doing the block work on my extension and I'm wondering the best way to continue around the ground floor windows. I can run a full course of 75mm blocks on top of my wall now which leaves me at the correct height for the window and then the coursing is also correct for the lintel, or I...

Hi I am currently building my own extension and planning permission & building regs are all underway (built to DPC currently). The extension is a two storey side extension with a single storey extension on the side of that. See pic. I am now thinking i should of put in for a two storey on all...

Hi I have a 600mm gas DPC bridging the cavity and I need to install a cavity tray with this. I started to use some polythene DPC as the cavity tray and mortared 20-30mm of this DPC cavity tray on top of the gas DPC of the external leaf. I'm worried in case any water seeps under the cavity...

Hi I need to move a virgin media cable about 2m across the wall, luckily the direction where the cable length allows! The current hole is to small to pull the cable out with the end on, so I’ll need to cut the cable, drill another hole, insert through and crimp a new end on. Does anyone know...

Hi I’ve realised an issue with my extension and hoping for a little input. The building officer has said to cut the brickwork vertically to open the cavity up and I can then tooth the brickwork. The bricks under the lintel (pictured) will then be removed and blockwork rebuilt under it and...