timber

We had a pitched roof kitchen/conservatory extension done 11 years ago, single storey, 15 degree pitch, and we are now considering taking out the dividing wall between kitchen and conservatory, and removing the ceiling in the kitchen to give a more open feel. We paid for the services of a...

hi. We have a pergola in back garden and the timber frames holding up the roofing is starting to decay at the base. What can I do to treat this? Please see pic. Timber is 19cm width around each side. Pretty poor at anything DIY so will appreciate any input. Many thanks.

Hello all, Looking for a bit of guidance. I am not technically minded in the slightest so please explain things to me like a 5yr old! We have seen a lean to wooden extension (http://www.hortons-portablebuildings.co.uk/log-cabin-details.php?cabin_id=4453-5x3m-lean-to-non-square-sun-room ) and...

hi everyone, I have recently started to create a loft space in my semi detached bungalow, I have researched building regulations regarding floors to which I am following, however I have two 3x2 supports underneath a purlin on the hipped side of my roof which are sat on a supporting wall...

Hello, I am building a frame for "wet room / shower enclosure" kind thing, made of construction C16 timber frame. At the bottom, my shower tray has to be raised, therefore i will have a step, which will have to be tiled, possibly using long splash wall as the rest of the bathroom rather than...

im looking at getting a fitted home office desk and wondered if someone could tell me what type of wood has been used in the picture attached. Any other advice would be welcomed for a diy novice. Many thanks Kel

Hi all, I am currently planning out the boarding/insulating of my loft. We have downlights in a couple of the bedrooms so I want to make sure everything is safe with regards to keeping them away from the insulation. My joists are 35mm wide and 90mm high - the spotlights stick out about...

The front external door-frame has a nice piece of hardwood reaching across the threshold. One internal door frame in my house has a threshold piece across the bottom. I've recently decided to add threshold pieces to the rest of the internal door frames - what sort of wood is usually used to do...