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I have a large conservatory and I need to access an area right above it. The easiest thing to do would seem to just remove the hatch panel (if I simply open it it will still be in my way) but I can't figure how to do it. It's a PVC conservatory roof and the hatch is also PVC. There is no visible...

This morning I heard a few sharp and loud cracking noises from the loft that got me worried so I went up to have a look. Below you can find the pictures of what I've found. I've replaced the insulation this winter so i have been up there a few times and I've never noticed this. Sure a few...

I'm replacing the ceiling in a room and I've found a cable that appears to be damaged. The copper from one of the wires is exposed (just barely, to be fair) and the clable was just fixed with some insulating tape. I am putting a new ceiling up so I am wondering what to do with this damaged...

I have pulled down the ceiling underneath my first floor bathroom and I have found out that two of the joists have a large very close to the end of the joist. It does not seem like it is creating problems at the moment, however, I, upstairs I have tiles and I would hate to have cracks in them a...

I've decided to fit diagonal bracing in my trussed roof (survey mentioned it would be worth considering). I was looking online to buy the required timber. I've come accross the following two options...

Today I was in my loft as I am in the process of replacing the insulation and I have noticed that one of the trusses is bent laterally. I have bought the house a year ago so I don't know if it's getting progressively worse or not. It seems that there's a knot where the truss bends. Is this...

I am moving a light switch by about 1m. The existing switch is currently wired with 1mm T+E cable. I have already chased the wall and installed an oval conduit to house the new cable. Now, the thing is, by mistake i bought 1.5mm T+E instead of 1mm. I would thing that there should be no problem...

First question: I have builders doing some work in a room at first floor (under the loft) and, while they were taking down old plasterboard, it became apparent that the ceiling had previously been over-boarded. The top layer of plasterboard had clear and extensive water damage but the added...

Hi, I have bought an empty ip55 round junction box (https://www.screwfix.com/p/schneider-electric-7-entry-rectangular-junction-box-with-knockouts/30356) to fit in my shed (already wired) and I am attempting to replicate the following wiring using a connector strip: Now... I've managed but...