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Am proposing to line the bottom face of the glazing bar with 4mm fire retardant board so that it buts the plasterboard detail at the gap with the flexible...
Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
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We had SEEBoard around again today to requote on moving our overhead supply to underground, but with us doing all the trenching etc. We have decided to go with...
... John, My only experience with 3phase wiring is when we redid the school of which I'm a governor. I think there are two points I learned from that exercise ...
... That was my concern. I thought I could split upstairs from downstairs or something to spread the load, but the wiring will still be in close proximity. ......
... One point to watch - if you go to the price comparison websites such as Uswitch then most of the suppliers say they don't support 3 phase. Switching from ...
... You can have a 3ph meter - run the house off 1ph (req for safety)and just use 3ph in gargage for example. If you have serioulsy unbalanced phases the board...
If you have the opportunity to have 3phase instaleld, then get it. You'll more than recoup the cost when/if you come to sell as it's a big selling point for a...
Can't advise on the supplier issue I'm afraid. The meter can be a 3phase meter to measure it all, pay one bill. Or if you find a supplier who only bills kWh...
Hi, Can anybody recommend insurance for my project? I seem to be in a peculiar position (from insurance perspective) where I am renovating, not building,...
... Thanks all. It seems that the mention of a 'workshop' got them worried about loadings. Based on requirements for equipment advertised by Axminsters, and...
hi all, just got my underfloor heating pipes laid and the floor will be screeded on friday,just a question about bathrooms and attaching the toilet pan to the...
hi all, just got my underfloor heating pipes laid and the floor will be screeded on friday,just a question about bathrooms and attaching the toilet pan to the...
My WC pans are simply stuck to the floor with silicone sealant. Been there two years now and units don't wobble about when sat on. Alternative would be to...
... Been ... any ... holes (in ... floor ... UFH makers state that pipes should no run under heavy furtiture, baths, toilets etc. Re-route your pipes before a...
Our dowstairs UFH is under 4-5 inches of screed, no pan needs screwing that deep so no problem! Upstairs flooring is T&G chipboard (forgotten its proper name)...
... Better turn on the Anti-rant shield Eric!!! I wanted to take you to task, but I've been waiting for better support for my case and as the list is...
I'm afraid I don't read "The Independent" so don't know what story you're referring to. However, it sounds as though there has been some meteorological freak ...
... last ... very busy ... this week ... rain ... off ... Agreed it is quiet. I'm stunned by the progress our builder has made given the bad weather. On Monday...
Is this an extension with 3 walls, 5, 7, and 5 metres, say 2.3m high? So 1500 bricks less the openings, plus internal blockwork? Well, it sounds pretty good to...
... Yep, spot on. ... There are 3 windows and a set of french doors. I know it takes less bricks, but this means he has to d!ck about a bit more to get the...
Thanks for that. Envirograf product list very interesting - I did'nt know there were so many products. Another suggestion was for alumino silicate rope, but in...
Jacob, Reading Building magazine this morning I notice that Idenden have launched a fire and acoustic sealant under the Evo-Stick brand. (I am copying a press ...
Hi guys This question is bit off the beaten track, but I wonder if anyone has any ideas. We are building a house and will soon be selling our current one, but...
Hello everyone, I hope this is not too off-topic. I am relocating my business to the West Country and thought that, rather than continuing to run it from home,...
