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  1. L

    Remove window

    I want to remove a double glazed uPVC window from between my kitchen and conservatory. I can see there is a metal lintel above and it looks like the flat metal type 150mm over each side. The window measures 117x105cm. The property was built around 1990. I wanted to plaster it all in then put a...
  2. B

    Flat roof fall

    Hi Guys, So just needed some help with my firrings basically ive got a 6m long flat roof that leads to 1 gutter in the parapet and i need to work out the firrings ratio im doing a warm roof and wanted to know the ideal ratio/slope needed for the 6 meter fall any help would be apreciated. roof...
  3. J

    Under stairs load bearing ??

    Hi there , I’m attaching pictures of the stud partition cupboard under my turned stair case . Upstairs joists run across at same angle as front of cupboard where opening is. I’m wanting to knock it down which as a menopausal woman I could do quite easily , but don’t want the house to fall down...
  4. C

    Load Bearing?

    Hi. I want to knocks wall down. Mid Terrace house, c.1920's. Ground floor. Sounds hollow. Have looked in loft space and wall is not perpendicular to joists. However, there is a wall directly above it. Could anyone advise on what they think? I'm a total novice by the way! Also, I know the easiest...
  5. D

    Installing a new shower tray

    Hi all, I am about to install a new shower tray onto a 12 mm thick cement board floor, should I bed the tray onto sand and cement or tile adhesive?
  6. J

    How to repair this wall?

    Hello, need some advice on how to repair this wall I was taking architrave off from around the doors and the old render/plaster come off with it. I then found loads of loose/blown parts and I might of got carried away. I could think of a few options, 1. Render with sand/cement over the bricks...
  7. E

    works on an old prc house

    hi, I have a back window that I want to turn in to a upvc door on an old prefab house. Can a builder come and do it ? Or does it need to be a proper prc firm as they are licensed to carry on repairs on these type of properties. The thing is the firm is a lot pricey and the builder is half the...
  8. A

    Semi detached garage conversion

    Hi all I am living in a new build coach house semi detached garage, the garage walls are strong and is not much cold inside except in the freezing winter. The outside are all bricks. Looking to convert into a living place possible a bathroom (maybe) Is 25 mm of Celotex is enough for the...
  9. K

    Summer house cost

    So I’d like for someone to tell me the rough price of building a 3m x 3.5m summer house, cheapest price excluding windows. So what we want is a simple timber structure up to the 2.5m height limit with a standard flat roof that has a slight slant, Siberian larch cladding, cheap insulation that...
  10. S

    BIG CRACKS in solid walls serious??? Causes?

    Hi, looking at purchasing this property and there are a lot of large deep cracks in solid plastered walls that even are going into the brick probably around 10mm thick and more in places, they are all over this house are they anything to be worried about? What could be the causes and what would...
  11. J

    Exterior stud walls

    Is it ok to put in a stud wall to block up an exterior doorway? A fire escape window is to be installed in space.
  12. E

    Roof windows on torch felt

    Hi All, I am a bit stuck. If any one can give some advice please. I will be fitting some skylights on a lean on kind of roof. Its just some old play base and torch on felt. My question is, once I fit windows and window flashing, what would be the best and easy way to go over the flashing. I...
  13. T

    Garage conversion

    Hi all I'd like to replace a flat garage roof with a tiled pitched roof with a couple of velux windows. It's a single skin structure approx 5m x 2.5m. Looking for any advice on what to expect cost wise? Cheers!
  14. H

    Decking plan overkill?

    Hello I’m just starting out on a new partially raised deck in my garden (less than 1ft) and was just wondering on the plan I’ve come up with, is it overkill? Too many posts? I’ll be using 2x6 joists spaces at 500, doubled up on the posts in line, with beams under the raised section. I haven’t...
  15. C

    VALUE FOR MY MONEY

    HOW DO I INSURE THAT I AM GETTING THE BEST VALUE FOR MY MONEY? specially now, that has an pandemic problem.
  16. D

    Light Relief

    Hi all I work for a radio station for builders called Fix Radio. We own a Facebook Page called 'Tradesman's Banter' We just thought we would share this on the forum for some light relief - hope you enjoy
  17. B

    Moving a door closure

    Hi, I am trying to install a door closure, however based on the provided template the closure's screw holes will hit the door's tongue and groove. Can I deviate from the template? Thanks, Ben
  18. P

    Leak from boiler in bedroom causing salt stain within wall

    I'm looking for some advice. Last year I had a boiler fitted and the outside drainage pipe was leaking within the bedroom cupboard, this has caused the water and salt type residue to leak within the cavity wall and go downstairs causing a damp patch in my hall wall downstairs. At night time is...
  19. G

    Support of porch roof

    Hi. I have pitched tiled porch roof over my front door. It measures approx 1200 x 1800 and has 35 Marley tiles. It is supported on the house wall on a wall plate bolted to the wall, and on one side it is supported by another wall. The remaining corner used to be supported by a 9" brick...
  20. J

    Electric Certificate for Building Control

    I have had a garage conversion done. The electrician sent by email to the CPS and myself an email that says that he has informed them of the work he did. The building reg inspector came today and although he said everything was fine and I showed him the document on the electricians email to me...
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