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[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...

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[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...

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[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...

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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...

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[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...

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[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 ...

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[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...

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[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...

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[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 ...

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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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