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Hi all, I ordered some GTec Universal Bonding Compound 25kg from Ridgeons which I had delivered on the 01/03/18 and I just noticed that the expiry date on the side says 23/05/18 and was wondering if this is a short expiry date or is that the normal amount of time? I was hoping to of used it...

I need to build a stud wall in my house and can not decide which material would be best, Metal or Wooden? The highest point is approx 3.4m going down to 2.4m and 4.3m long with a doorway. It will not be load bearing and the one advantage of using metal work that I can see is it will be straight...

Now the rains have come I remembered I need to run some kind of sealent down the expansion joint between the old brick work and the new build and was wondering what is the best stuff to use? Thanks

Looking at buying a decent combo drill and impact driver and have come across this one http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-dlx2131j-18v-cordless-2-piece-kit-dhp482-combi-dtd152-impact-driver-inc-2x-3ah-batteries and wondered if anyone has had these or recommend others for around £250.

Hi all, Not sure if this is the right section to put this but I'm looking for maybe local people who may know of a company in Suffolk who can deliver ready mixed floor screed with fibres to me near ipswich, I tried Cemex but they wanted me to pay £300 for the part of the lorry load that was...

Am about to lay my 1200 gauge dpm on my block and beam floor and wondered how I finish off the corners of the room, I saw one post where it said you should cut it in to the corner and tape it up then fit insulation. Is this correct and if so what tape is best? Also do you tape up insulation...

I am looking for a good straight edge for screeding and dot and dabbing, I see on Amazon the sell a REFINA 2.5 Heavy Duty Straight Edge for around £52. Trying to find a good straight bit of timber probably a royal pain. Anyone know of a better place to purchase one or a better option. Many...

Should i fill this void with rockwool insulation or insulation board? (this is the front of the roof and the back of the facia board), I am putting in 150mm board insulation in between the rafters but don't think it will be easy to to slide down. its a non vented roof as I have a breathable...

This is the progress of my extension so far, been managing the build myself getting the various trades in and sourcing the materials.

Hi All, This is a single storey extension with a block and beam floor which is to be made in to two rooms with a studwork wall. My question is that in the specs it says "partitons to be constructed off new block and beam floor sat atop a brickwork/blockwork base course" I am not sure if...

Was wondering if anyone might be able to identify these bricks? 65mm depth

Hello all, In the throes of starting our single story extension and hunting around for the best prices and materials needed, and having a headache finding the best match for our bricks at sensible money, I have got a company to dig and fill the foundations lined up and a builder to do the brick...

Hello all, Our evo he c22/30 has decided to stop working, and not he best time of year to do so. The boiler will not turn on, i have checked the fuses on spur and in PCB and used a tester to see if power was getting to the boiler which it seems to be, and also to PCB, the manual says if...