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  1. freddiemercurystwin

    Building a part retaining wall for an extension

    I have done this in the past:
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    2 Door Cabinet - Joining Lower and Upper Doors

    How much adjustment does it need? A couple of french cleat brackets would work, same as Foxholes idea but might give more adjustment. A couple of washers or similar would be needed on one side to get the brackets to align. eg...
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    PIR Board Installation in Pitched Roof Loft - Concerns Over Installation

    It is difficult to get down that part of the loft, otherwise he should build a vertical wall down there and insulate in that, to maintain the 'insulation bubble', there should be no air gaps, it might be possible to fill the gaps between the boards and rafters with foam where they're excessive...
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    "You must wait 11 seconds"

    Ahh well I never report spammers any more, the way the faceless mods moderate the site nowadays I only have contempt for the owner/mods.
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    "You must wait 11 seconds"

    I still don't understand the problem, so you may have to wait a few seconds before you can make a post every now and then?
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    outbuilding attached to house

    There are no doubts about it, once you attach something to a house it is an extension. That's said most BC departments have half a brain and will see it for what it is ....
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    Architrave

    or horse?
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    Log Cabin on sloping garden - Height & Boundry Rules

    It is the highest ground level, this would be compliant: Assume you've looked at the technical guidance here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d77afc8e5274a27cdb2c9e9/190910_Tech_Guide_for_publishing.pdf So it's very clear your proposal is compliant with PD. Now whilst all...
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    “Which section is best for discussing independent legal advice and document verification?”

    Not sure this is the right forum for that, maybe the General Discussion section?
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    Holes suddenly appearing in hydrangea leaves

    Slugs or earwigs is my bet.
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    Paint drying time?

    My only experience of fast drying paint is that's it's a pain in the arse, it dries so bloomin quick that if you need to over-brush an area that is beginning to dry, you can never get a good finish. Horrible stuff. That said I've only ever done paneled doors with it so perhaps if you're doing...
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    Conservatory Roof Insulation - Materials Suppliers Recommendations

    Just have a google, prices can vary greatly form supplier to supplier, don't forget ebay, pointless asking on here, the traders here will all use their own long term suppliers and are unlikely to be much use here. Doubtful you'll find one supplier who will be cheapest for everything. Any PIR...
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    Bricklayer daily rate?

    Yes
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    Doors for outhouse options

    2m pallets are incredibly rare to find for free IME, And my experience of the quality of timber extracted from pallets is hit and miss at best and they're usually a PITA to take apart. But they are 'free'.
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    Shiplap Cladding Gaps - help !

    If you're gonna redo the cladding with a view to then redoing the overhang then you may as well use 25mm battens.
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    Timber post size?

    6x6
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    Shiplap Cladding Gaps - help !

    To try and minimise all the rain off the roof just running down the cladding.
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    Shiplap Cladding Gaps - help !

    The 'overhang' is inadequate.
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