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    Patio block paving sub-base

    Hi All, Have just cleared an area for block paving and need to dig a bit more, what is the recommended sub-base depth for block paving used as a patio only? I have a membrane to lay down first then I thinking 100mm Scalps (have received a reasonable offer for 40mm Limestone Scalps) or is more...
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    Low Concrete Block Wall Foundation

    Hi, I am looking to build a small garden wall using a standard dense block (215mm*4400mm*100mm), they will be laid 215mm face 5 high so the wall will be around 400mm-500mm high, length is approximately 2.5m. The underlying soil is pretty stable and not been disturbed for a long time, the...
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    Cable in Conduit and Junction Box

    Hi All, Going to replace an existing garden supply from the consumer box which has been switched off and made safe, the cable previously used is a 4mm standard PVC which was run down the garden to a garage 20m away. The garage is old and needs to be torn down at a future date so I don't...
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    Outside Electrics

    Hi all, Moved into a property in late 2020 and in the process of updating lots of things. There is a large shed at the bottom of the garden which has various lights and sockets inside, this was connected to the house by standard PVC cable which was in some cases just a few inches below the...
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    • armoured cable size electircals outside
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    Mortar Mix

    Hi all, I can see there are lots of threads on Mortar but I couldn't see any which fully answered my questions. I am looking to patch up some brickwork in a fireplace in a 1926 house, I have gently wire brushed the face of the bricks and can with certainty say the mortar is lime based as quite...
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    • fireplace mortar pointing
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    Replacement Mixer Tap Cartridge

    Hi all, I had a problem with a B&Q Cooke and Lewis waterfall mixer tape in the bathroom, I have removed the cartridge to replace only to find it is a 28mm (numbers on the cartridge are F28D SZIS19GM). I have also measured it and it is near as dammit 28mm in diameter. Any ideas where to...
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    Opening up a fireplace

    Hi all, I am in process of opening up a fireplace and have already had 2 quotes from wood burner installers. I also asked their advice regarding the construction and after inspection both said it shouldn't be an issue, so I have proceeded so far and just seeking a bit more advice. The images...
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