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Hello Ok, this may be a long shot but i need a sensor/pir that will trigger my alarm when the thieving scum who attempted to steal my lead from my bay window roof returns. Which im sure they will for a second go. Any of you guys any ideas? I know cctv would do a certain job but i really...

Hello I am about to install a alarm in my house. After reading numerous posts on here i have opted for the texecom 48 premier with two RKP's and zone expander. Just wondering if any of you guys could advise on the best products to install with it: 1.PIR's (possibly the dual tech ones, are...

Hello Joiner is due to build the frames of my 3 dormers on hip roof next week. He will make them temp. water tight with membrane, roofer was due to strip, re batten, re tile roof etc week after. To cut a long story short, looks like i will have to attempt re roof myself. So if anyone...

Hello Joiner is due to build the frames of my 3 dormers on hip roof next week. He will make them temp. water tight with membrane, roofer was due to strip, re batten, re tile roof etc week after. To cut a long story short, looks like i will have to attempt re roof myself. So if anyone...

Hello I have access to insulate my 1930s bay window flat roof from inside as i am re-boarding/plastering the living room. A few questions: 1. Should i use mineral wool or celotex type insulation? (I have plenty of foil wrapped mineral wool type if this is ok.) 2. Will i be required to...

Hello I am currently gathering quotes for work on a loft conversion on a 1930s detached house. The roof requires a complete strip and recover with new roof tiles, battens, membrane etc including the construction of dormers. Whilst the roof is completely stripped is it benefical to have...

Hello Im in the process of sanding my attic beams (1890-1900's terraced house). Im not sure what type of wood they are (light in colour) but i am wondering if anyone could suggest what type of finish would look the best, ie varnishing or waxing/oiling? Many thanks for any help.

Laying a concrete floor in cellar, cant use ready mix due to location/access difficulties. Going to mix my own with cement mixer, just wondering if Wickes ballast is any good, or am i aswell just buying gravel/sand and mixing it myself. Thanks.

Hi Here is my problem. I am laying a concrete floor in my cellar. I need to compact the 75mm of hardcore i have laid before i pour the concrete. I was planning to hire a petrol driven wacker but then thought this could be dangerous as the only ventilation in the cellar is via a 6x4 inch air...

I am creating a wetroom using the aquatecnic tanking system. I am using a McAlpine shower outlet gully. I am at the stage of dressing the aquaproof shower outlet sleeve into the gully but cant get rid of the creases when clamping the sleeve between the gully body and clamping ring. Is there a...