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    Contents of BAL Tanking Kit - Will I have enough??

    Hi all, before purchasing, I want to know the contents of a BAL tanking kit, and if one kit will be enough for my 1400 x 800 (3 wall) shower enclosure? Sorry, but I couldn't find this info online. I also want to know what I should be doing between the tiles and tray. Do I need a seal...
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    Sourcing Hinges - 20mm Leaf Size / Steel Washer Brass Butt

    On the search for hinges again. I need 35 hinges. They have to measure 20mm from edge to barrell (not including the barrell/fingers) They have to be steel washer brass or stainless steel because the doors are Oak. They have to be quick to get hold off. I have found regular brass...
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    Worktops - Mitre / Butt / Mason Mitre?

    Hi all I have read through alot of worktop queries, so sorry for another, but I really would like a definitive answer on what kind of joint is recommend for '90 degree' angles? I'm going to get someone in to do this, but I want to be crystal clear what I'm asking for. Many thanks.
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    Hanging Ledge & Brace Doors + Hinge Fronts

    Hi all, As topic suggests, I have ledge and brace doors to hang... Looking at the planked face of the door, some of them open towards you, and some away. For the sake of them all looking the same, I want to put the matching dummy 'hinge fronts' on the face of the doors which open 'away'...
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    Ledge & Brace Doors + Tee Hinges ; Choosing Hinge Size

    Hi all, I've got ledge and brace doors of varying widths and I'm looking for a rule of thumb on which to base my selection of hinge size/length (span across door). These are heavy oak doors, upto 836 wide. For this size would the best rule of thumb be 18" ~ half the width of door, or...
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    Outdoor Lighting - Separate Ring / Trip switch?

    Hi all, I've got a guy in doing complete rewire. Yesterday when last to leave I flicked off the trip switches instead of going around turning off all the lights. It was already dark, so thought I would leave the switch for the external lights on. I noticed the lounge lights and the...
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    Slate Hanging... Felt or No Felt???

    Hi all, Slate hanging the rear of a stone built cottage in Devon. Builder says he never uses felt under the slates for slate hanging, Slate Merchant say you must... So what's the answer? I'm inclined to go with using felt myself, but I'd like a bit of backup before forcing it to the...
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