You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
Ah, thanks ... then, our 106 rating for 300m2 (includes garage, part of basement) pre-1998 becomes 92 on 2001 assessment ... doing it by the algebra, that is -...
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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Many Thanks for the advice But I don't think I'll rely on flapping my arms if the temporary stairs slip away LOL, stairplan.co.uk looks really good and they...
Hi, I think there was some discussion of alarm systems a while ago, but I can't find the relevant digests. I have looked at some of the systems sold online,...
Tim, Val - is that a new camera ? new view, anyway - always check to see what the weather's doing your way ... SWMBO called off a regular trip to Burnley this...
A Question for the electricians on the list.. I'm planning to have the main electric meter and switch on the outside of the garage (because I'm building it...
Not being a 'proper' electrician, you shouldn't take this as gospel but this is a question that's been asked several times before & you should have no probs. ...
Only thing I'd add is that (I think) plastic waste pipe is an unsuitable conduit for leccy cable. The correct material is a heavy, thick-walled, black, approx...
We have to install a sewage treatment plant, and soakways, and need to supply building spector with resusts of above, could anyone give me an idea were we...
been researching & designing & analysing our plumbing & heating system ... in round numbers, looks like we can expect our heating bill will be for about 10k...
That's another query that's been answered here several times. Don't remember exact details (try the archive ?) but ISTR all you need is somewhere on the...
We also used DPS for our store, and have been very pleased. I did see a recent post on here that compared some prices between DPS and other manufacturers for...
... Twas I that posted that post. I'm sure ASCII art isn't up to me doing compare and contrast columns, but here's what I got in my 1/3rd the cost (£670 vs....
Hi there, Was talking with a friend who is building a house in Poland at the moment. He was telling me about the 'spray plaster' that his builders where...
... welded together) can I use 25mm2 6491X conduit cable ... I'll echo Nick here. ... Waste pipe is not a suitable pipe for 6491x! You could probably get away...
I have installed alarm systems, learing from my mistakes Magnetic contcatcs need to be chosen & fitted correctly, the surface mounted ones get abused, and...
guess their know-how ... architecture, sizing, supplier-selection ... is another thing to factor-in, too ... quite like the idea of their square tank, as...
The stream must have a minimum flow rate all year round, and not be loaded by other people discharging into it. Our waste pipe tunnels under a stream with...
The relevant part of the building regs describes the test well, and its simple to perform. Its worth a read, its the most understandable part of the regs, and...
Leccie company has no interest in safety inside your house, as long as their kit is safe & protected, you can blow yourself to bit and bobs. T The domestic...
Rex That video is some sort of spray paint finish, not plaster - notice it goes on to a smooth finish base. The best quote I have had for plastering so far is...
Rex, Spray plastering is not unheard of in UK although used mainly for larger jobs. Machines can be hired and you should be able to find people who are used...
Hi guys, I hope you all enjoyed the snow ;-) ... <snip> ... Hi Impvan, how do you terminate the ducting into an enclosure ? I have used 50mm corrugated ducting...
Try: http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/ discussion: http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/forums/index.php Not used them yet but they look helpful David CC'ing...
Hi Webbo, Best I could come up with is in the first few pics here: http://www.fircones.co.uk/ha/garden2.htm There must be a better way though - you'd think...
