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by Paul-E
Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Laying block on flat (concrete foundation depth)
Replies: 1
Views: 16147

Laying block on flat (concrete foundation depth)

Hello, I have looked at projects but no joy on info I require. My garden slopes away from house in two directions so to lay patio I need to raise level. I have stepped foundations. At the lowest point I would need 5 blocks (layed flat) at a length of around 4m to bring side up to level I require the...
by Paul-E
Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: MDF Window Board
Replies: 3
Views: 11809

MDF Window Board

Hi, I want to fit window boards in conservatory using MDF. I have Bullnose MDF which is 290mm depth X 25mm thick The length being 12ft. I intended just doing 45degree cuts on the ends to join to get L shape I need, however the 12ft lengths does not allow me to do this as they are 180mm short of leng...
by Paul-E
Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: What comes first Flooring or Units!
Replies: 11
Views: 10280

Id lay under units. Trying to get washine machines, fridges, freezers and dishwashers out from under a unit that flooring does not go under is a right pain! If appliances need taking out for service or repair and you forget or are not carefull the feet will catch the edge of the flooring and riiiiii...
by Paul-E
Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Laying 18mm solid oak floor on concrete
Replies: 3
Views: 16666

Laying 18mm solid oak floor on concrete

Hi, We have just had conservatory fitted. I managed to buy 18mm T&G solid oak flooring from Howdens at a good price a while back and am now at the stage where I will soon want to lay it. Tomorrow I am self levelling the floor but I am not sure how to lay the oak flooring. I would like to do it a...
by Paul-E
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Raised patio
Replies: 1
Views: 5580

Raised patio

Hello, I have read the projects section but require clarification on a few things I'm still not sure about. I want to raise patio to just below new conservatory level which will require me raising a new patio base approx 600mm. I intend using concrete blocks laid flat for retaining walls. A few ques...
by Paul-E
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extending 1.5mm light switch cable
Replies: 2
Views: 8097

Extending 1.5mm light switch cable

Hi, I am thinking of partitioning off the bottom of my stairs however this would require me to move a light switch. The problem I have is the stud work will cover the existing switch so I want to move the switch to a new position near the new door that will be fitted into partition wall. My question...
by Paul-E
Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Low voltage room thermostat.
Replies: 2
Views: 4484

Low voltage room thermostat.

I have had a combi boiler installed for quite a while now and for ages now I've controlled the temp for central heating by the thermostat on boiler. However I think it is about time I put in the room stat.The problem I have is that the cable going to the old stat is 1.5mm (old stat on old boiler was...
by Paul-E
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Flat screen (wall mounted) TV cables?
Replies: 1
Views: 3778

Flat screen (wall mounted) TV cables?

We are having some work done in living room that will require a wall being re-plastered. In the future we hope to install a wall mounted Flat screen TV so would like to put cables in place now and just hide ends (that plug into TV) behind mirror or picture for time being. Fortunately there is a doub...
by Paul-E
Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: re-wiring ceiling lights,lights stay on ,others wont turn on
Replies: 3
Views: 12708

I'm no electrician so perhaps you should get conformation first. You should have a switched live going to light (normally labeled to say it is switched live.) This could be blue or brown (depending on how it was wired) so not all blues go together and browns if you understand what I mean. One is you...
by Paul-E
Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Aquarium Electrics
Replies: 1
Views: 3135

Aquarium Electrics

Hi, I'm looking for a 240v multi connector for a new aquarium. A few years back I bought a 6 way multi connector from homebase which basically has a fuse, a power indicator light and six sockets at bottom with 6 plugs (supplied with unit)that obviously fit into sockets. The unit itself has a length ...
by Paul-E
Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Aquarium Electrics
Replies: 2
Views: 5717

Aquarium Electrics

Hi, I have a new aquarium and want to plug filters etc for my aquarium into one multi connector. Been looking around and nearest I found was a switch box which I do not want to use as I want to be able to unplug individual things when need to. Ok you say just use a normal 6G Exstension lead and moun...
by Paul-E
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Conservatories and Orangeries Forum
Topic: Conservatory (In costing stage)
Replies: 5
Views: 7955

Thanks Welshbrickie. Will do.
by Paul-E
Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: Conservatories and Orangeries Forum
Topic: Conservatory (In costing stage)
Replies: 5
Views: 7955

Thanks Brickie So I will have to dig away patio base and do new foundations at depth of 600mm (depending on ground conditions). When you say concrete foundations at 225mm Is that the thickness of concrete poured into 600mm foundation? We haven't ordered or agreed to anything as yet. I'm going in to ...
by Paul-E
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Conservatories and Orangeries Forum
Topic: Conservatory (In costing stage)
Replies: 5
Views: 7955

Conservatory (In costing stage)

Hi, I'm currently costing a diy conservatory before deciding on go ahead. The problem I have is that the ground level between the house floor level and outside patio level is a 500mm drop. Other problems I have which would be rectified by raising outside floor level (which I will ask about later) is...
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