Is fibreglass still, typically, allowed in cavity walls? Or does it have to be solid sheet insulation, Thermalite,for instance?
Why do we have legislation, hence Blg Regs, for chimney breast removal? What evidence is there that such work has caused structural or other...
What do you reckon are the advantages and/or disadvantages of using granite tops? I've researched this but no clear answers. eg. 1. specialist...
how can i tell the difference between TNCS & TNS where ( in different installations) the main Earth goes into the split head? In other words,...
what would the difference be between a neon ceiling switch and a pull-cord switch - devices are in same house two different bathrooms.
Noticed replacement pvc W/F's in a 2-storey cant bay with no visible means of supporting the brick panel above the lower frames. i dont know if it...
given that over the last few years taps and "the works etc." have been fitted in inaccessible locations such as the rear tub wall, whirlpool baths...
Given a vertical thro ceiling and roof cooker hood vent/flue have any of you experienced condensation occurring?
some white grout cleaned with a strong solution of bleach and water and a toothbrush. Not a sparkling result but better. Three months later the...
6no DL's, of unknown make, in position in ceiling, none of them will budge. I need to replace them, any advice on what to do ?
one flat in a block of flats is getting cloudy mains cold water, no sediment is evident. The pressure in this flat is higher than the other units...
Is a jig offset scriber a useful piece of kit?
Is it within regs and feasible to take a 32A supply from a Cooker control unit to feed into a 16A FCU and feed out again to supply 2no 32A DSS's?
i'm told that a 16A microwave reqs a ded. circ. is this correct?
You guys who fit W/T's only, when you quote for a replacement W/T do you include: 1. removing old W/T 2. include all incidental materials 3....
What are the typical W/T widths for: 1. Howdens 2. MFI 3. B&Q 4. Ikea I notice on searching that 615mmW is claimed as a best option for Ikea...
I posted in august 2006 about this subject and have recently observed a large suspended timber floor kitchen where self levelling compound was...
has anyone used joist hangers to support ground floor joists that have been cut back because of dpc/damp problems?How did you secure the hangers...
has anyone had much luck using a listening stick or any other device to listen for a possible water service leak? I cant differentiate between any...
An interesting query that i've noticed elsewhere: Given a large area of suspended timber floor eg. 30 - 40m and a requirement to install...
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