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    how do i secure solid glass panel to shower base

    many thanks will silicone both sides
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    how do i secure solid glass panel to shower base

    i have bought a glass panel so i can have a walk in shower however it slots into the wall channel and is fixed at the top by steel bracket ,what is the best way to secure it at base level as it can be easily pushed off shwer base.
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    raise hepworth drain cover

    have had a look and it will work as you say ,many thanks David
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    raise hepworth drain cover

    I'm planning to pave a patio with a drain cover in it. I need to raise the drain cover to the same height as the slab. The drain cover is a Hepworth cover 340mm square, the pipe inside is 300mm dia. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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    meter tails

    if its inside the enclosure why has it got to be double insulated or could i oversleeve it ?
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    meter tails

    is it ok to use 25mm stripped armoured cable ie inner pvc coating left on so it is double insulated as meter tails or do i have to use single core doule insul tails, any advice appreciated.
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    what insulation

    Have finally reached the stage of roof on and all interior walls built.My query is ,how much and what type of unsulation should i put above the ceiling downstairs,as its a dormer bungalow my builder has suggested 100 mm of fibrewool,i think this is ok between the ceiling and upstairs but what...
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    neighbours drains

    many thanks for all the helpful advice,contacted welsh water today and they say the main6" is already adopted,have been advised to set up easement with next door,very happy tonight.
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    neighbours drains

    urgent help please,the plot i have bought is the end one in a row of five.Having spoken to next door she is ok about going via her sewer , but the one next to her has said no as he thinks we should not be allowed to and has thretened to block both of us off if we go ahead.The other houses were...
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    is this a sensible plumbing system

    a plumber has been round to give me a quote for a new build,as i live in the sticks oil only option,anyway his advice is oil fired combi and multifuel stove with back boiler but no immersion tank,any advice appreciated as his quote seem best so far.
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    laser level

    Can anyone suggest the type of laser level i should buy,i need it to set out 2"x2" battens across floor in order to install celotex floor insulation,the floor is uneven concrete slab at the moment with no insulation thanks Dave
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    reposition load bearing wall

    I have bought a part built house and wish to move the lounge wall about 6oomm ,this wall sits on the slab which is 150mm thick,it would be supporting the upstairs bedroom and hallway and built of breezeblock on ground and upstairs stud/p/board,is there any reason i cant move this thanks for any...
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    floating floor

    thanks to all for advice will use woodys idea as this sounds best solution.
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    floating floor

    i am planning on installing a floating floor over solid base,the slab was put down years ago with no insulation,my plan is to put 50mm kingspan onto floor between batons@600 centres then lay engineered wood flooring across.my question is how do i get all the batons level and is this very...
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    flashing replacement

    how big a job is it to replace flashing over concrete lintel in cavity wall,this is on a part built property [ground floor only] i have purhased recently,was open to elements 15 yrs,any advice much appreciated david
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    mains water

    i have purchased a plot where the mains water has been installed underground to the side of the road(blue alkathene 22 mm).As this was installed by previous owner a few years ago will i have to uncover the trench all the way back to roadside 20mts before water co will make connection.Thanks for...
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    monobloc tap

    i have been given a monobloc kitchen mixer tap,but no metal locating washer to bolt tap to sink base,this is like a bat shaped washer with 8mm hole.does anyone know where i can buy one,thanks for any help,dave
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    connecting into neighbours sewer

    am in the process of buying a plot,i have spoken to the neighbour and she has agreed i can use her sewer approx 1 mt from hedge.my question is do i have to use a solicitor to make this a formal agreement by way of a Deed of Easement registered with both properties, or can I go ahead with just a...
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    internal insulated walls

    have bought a property part built to roof height,cavity breeze block walls with 100mm gap and 20mm polystyrene installed about 20 yrs ago,building inspector has advised to insulate internal walls pl/board with foam back ,my question is do i need to render the internal walls or could these boards...
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    coal fire

    thanks for advice ,probably stay with gas.
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