Just watched some guy on youtube with screws that snap off leaving a very small hole to fill, i would say if it needs screws it needs screws make them permanent and fill the holes later.
Cheers Ian thats really helpful, couple of questions: - When you say don't use green treated batons, did you opt for untreated? I was advised at the timber yard to use treated. - Was your floor level? My floow is horrendously uneven and i'm worried that either i'll spend days trying to lay level bat...
Hi I'm not a qualified electrician but do plan on having all my work checked and tested by a qualified electrician. WOuld someone be able to advise me if it is possible to have 8 x 50 w led recessed downlighters on one light switch. This is for a kitchen. I do seem to remember all switches come with...
Hi Simon I am planning a similar project however, i'm going for tanalised timber batons on a visqueen DPM (or paint on DPM). I'm more confident in getting a good fixing with a secret nailer than with adhesive. I would advise using many nails so that the boards can't lift, don't worry about splitting...
Hi I am planning on laying a solid oak floor on a concrete base. On ordering the oak, I was advised to buy a liquid DPM and the appropriate adhesive for 19m2 coverage this worked out at £365 inc vat. The DPM is £90 for 10m2 coverage!! Obviously I decided to think about batons, with a visqueen DPM at...
Hi I have just uncovered a rodding point in my back room which I was hoping to lay a solid oak floor onto. I have emailed the water board to find out if is still in use, awaiting a reply. My question is this: is it acceptable to permanently board over the rodding point on the basis that you could ro...
