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by archtext
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Loft Conversion: Staircase building regulation
Replies: 3
Views: 5063

Re: loft conversion

[quote="PETE56"]we would like to convert our loft space into a bedroom but we have been told that the roof isn't tall enough. it measures about 1m 82cm can anything be done? our house is semi-detatched.[/quote] This is quite n old post. Have you abandonned the idea of a dormer? If your hou...
by archtext
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: encroaching conservatory - a problem?
Replies: 1
Views: 5222

Re: encroaching conservatory - a problem?

[quote="donster22"]hi my neghbour has built a small conservatory along our boundary - not a problem at all really but it's right on the boundary and now the windowsill (around a high window on my side) and the guttering are overhanging our property. again, not a massive problem but technic...
by archtext
Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Completion Certificate woes. (UPDATED)
Replies: 2
Views: 5342

Re: Completion Certificate woes.

[quote="51rider"]Hi, Newbie here to this forum so be gentle with me! Long story short, back in '99 I applied for planning permission for a single storey rear exetension, replacement garage and storm porch. Approval was granted in 2000 and Building control made first visit to site in May. i...
by archtext
Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: secret fixing of tiled bath panel
Replies: 1
Views: 7424

secret fixing of tiled bath panel

I have obtained additional feet from bath manufacturer and dispensed with alloy bath frames, made a treated timber frame to support a plywood bath panel which I want tiled. The finished tile will therefore not project beyond the bath lip and I am looking for a push on fitting similar to the "Ke...
by archtext
Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: cladding
Replies: 3
Views: 3614

Re: cladding

[quote="Milnathort"]Joiner using cladding on outside of porch being built. cladding has stamp on it saying not to be used externally,does this matter or should i tell him.[/quote] If you want a timber which will give virtually unlimited life span with little or no maintenance then go the e...
by archtext
Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Cutting glazed tiles as near perfect as possible
Replies: 1
Views: 4012

Re: Cutting glazed tiles as near perfect as possible

[quote="Alvin Wyllie"]I've bought an electric tile cutter from Wickes which is great. But I want to cut tiles to produce a perfect edge where they meet quadrant trim around a window, say, without any sign whatever of damage to the glazing on the tile. This should be easy for someone. Many ...
by archtext
Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: extending rooms
Replies: 1
Views: 6096

Re: extending rooms

[quote="geffers123"]i want to ajoin 2 x rooms into one via french windows through a non load bearing internal wall but for peice of mind i would like to put in a lintel anyway. can it be done? what size lintel do i need? do i need planning permission as it is not supporting anything?[/quot...
by archtext
Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: tap connector /ball o valve conection to cistern valve
Replies: 3
Views: 5230

[quote="plumbbob"]This problem is a real nuisance, and is caused by the pipe you are connecting is not perfectly on line with the valve fitting and of course you cannot crank it up because it is only a plastic fitting. Frustrating isn't it! I always work backwards and fit the connector fir...
by archtext
Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:14 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: can not get the angles rite for cornice in kitchen
Replies: 4
Views: 22635

Re: can not get the angles rite for cornice in kitchen

[quote="wayneashaw"]hi can anyone help iv fitted my kitchen fine infact it was quite simple when i look back well apart from i can not get cornice on top off my wall units to go on.i just carn't get the angles rite at all.is ther any tips out there? :evil:[/quote] I have learned of 2 ways ...
by archtext
Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:51 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: tap connector /ball o valve conection to cistern valve
Replies: 3
Views: 5230

tap connector /ball o valve conection to cistern valve

Having trouble getting a bottom inlet cistern valve (low level cistern , plastic valve) to seal on to tap connector with integral service valve. The fibre washer is fitted to tap connector . Could it be defective fibre washer problem? Do I need a little ptfe tape or paste to seal the connetor on to ...
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