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    Hep20 inserts

    Cheers again :) Yes, it's a combi.
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    Hep20 inserts

    The only copper pipe is where the new system will join the existing 15 and 22mm copper pipes- all the new pipe will be Hep20. Hep20 fittings will be OK to join to the copper (hot 22mm and cold 15mm)? The boiler is in the bathroom so the distance is short- do I run 22mm to the bath taps?
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    Hep20 inserts

    Cheers! :)
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    Hep20 inserts

    I've not worked with Hep20 pipe before. Do I need to use pipe support sleeves or pipe end protectors when connecting to push fit fittings (possibly from Screwfix as there's one local)? Links: pipe supports protectors Thanks.
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    Loft Conversion

    I think my rafters are 5x2" - the Building Inspector suggested that I insulated the roof with Tri ISO 10 attached with battens on the face of the rafters (the inside) so that the gap would be deep enough to meet Building Regs. Looking at your photos you'll need to remove the insulation if...
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    Tiles or Laminate??????

    You'll need two cutters: a wet one (tile saw) and a dry one (tile cutter): Have a look on the b&Q or Screwfix website for a better idea :)[/img]
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    Loft Conversion

    The 50mm gap is on the cold side e.g. between the back of the insulation and the tiles. If you're short on depth, look at Tri ISO 10.
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    Tiles or Laminate??????

    Laminate is OK until the washing machine, dishwasher or sink leak. The hardest thing about tiling 32m is being on your knees alot :)
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    Cat Flap :(

    I put a step either side of the cat flap my kitchen door as the cat flap is fitted quite high to miss a cross beam in the door and she's old.
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    Solid sound insulation. Floors and within walls

    Keeping it in or keeping it out?
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    Cantilever bracket for glass shelf - where from?

    I need a cantilever bracket for a glass shelf, like the one Ikea sell: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S79834442 Where can I buy the bracket to fit 8mm glass? Thanks.
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    Granite worktop - sealing joints

    I'd suggest silicone sealant. It's a lot easier to use, cheaper and does the job. I had thought about using resin but my granite supplier suggested silicone and it works for me.
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    Can I cut a joist end like this?

    Excellent :D That's what I thought (couldn't find a picture with the strap the other way around). Thanks for your help again. Guess you mean 180 degrees ;)
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    Can I cut a joist end like this?

    Many thanks for the reply. I'm having problems visualising how to use a twisted strap. I cut a 2" slice out of the pole plate. Insert chamfered 8x2 into gap/ on top of pad stone and adjacent to the existing ceiling joist Where does the strap go? Do you mean one "side" of the strap attaches...
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    no sound

    Is it disabled in the BIOS? Have you checked: control panel >system > hardware > device manager > sound, video & game controllers Is a sound card listed? Is it disabled? right click and so a "scan for hardware changes". If you have the drivers, try an unistall, scan for hardware...
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    Can I cut a joist end like this?

    Cheers for your reply and suggestion. A quick look in my 1960 edition of "Building Construction" it's not a wall plate, it's a pole plate; the dictionary says: The ends of the ceiling joists rest of pad stones and have about 6" of support (the external wall). There is also the top of the...
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    Forum Search

    The results are not returned in chronological order; can a "sort by date" option be added?
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    Can I cut a joist end like this?

    To fit an 8x2 joist in my loft, I would have to cut the end of the joist, removing a piece about 5 x 10" to enable it to fit next to the existing ceiling joist and under the beam under the rafters (is it called a pole plate?): (click image for a bigger version). The joist will supported...
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    Mitre a dado tile

    The answer was to use my eyes: the top of the cutter had an adjustable level. doh!
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    Mitre a dado tile

    Is there a trick to doing a neat mitre on a dado tile? It's about 100mm high and similar to these: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v156/jasonballamy/Stanstead%20rd/?action=view&current=bath1.jpg I've got an electric cutter but didn't like the result when I tried :( Will it be better...
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