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by rose
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Landscaping
Topic: Removing a Tree
Replies: 3
Views: 5337

Re: Removing a Tree

[quote="lauren1999"]Hi I have a rather large tree in the centre of my garden that is literally sapping up all of the light and nutience and making it really hard for all of my lovely flowers and plants to survive and grow. What I really need to do is remove the tree and open my garden up. ...
by rose
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: towel rail height from floor
Replies: 4
Views: 7784

towel rail height from floor

is there any specific regulation height from the floor that towel rails have to be fitted or is it just personal choice?
by rose
Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: what lights to use in bathroom/shower room
Replies: 5
Views: 2749

what lights to use in bathroom/shower room

can someone advise me on what type of lights to buy for use in bathroom/shower rooms please.
If they are downlights do they have to have a glass covering over the bulb?
by rose
Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: plywood thickness for stud wall in bathroom
Replies: 6
Views: 14739

hi stoneyboy
you mentioned eternit waterproof board

'an eternit waterproof board or something similar'

what is this and where can I get it?
many thanks
by rose
Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electrical trunking
Replies: 4
Views: 2968

hi guys

thanks for all your comments
the conduit has been damaged do to heavy handed builder
Any suggestions?
by rose
Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: plywood thickness for stud wall in bathroom
Replies: 6
Views: 14739

[quote="stoneyboy"]rose,
Are you refering to the floor or walls and will the wall form part of a shower?
end[/quote]

hi stoneyboy

the walls and floor are being fully tiled
and the shower has 2 stud walls (side) and the back wall is brick
by rose
Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: bowing new roof!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3037

bowing new roof!!!

have had a new flat top roof with 3 pitched sides put on extension but for
some reason when u look on sideways there seems to be a bow in it.

What could be the reason for this?

thanks for help
by rose
Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: plywood thickness for stud wall in bathroom
Replies: 6
Views: 14739

plywood thickness for stud wall in bathroom

What thickness of plywood should i get if the stud wall in bathroom is being fully tiled and the floor
thanks
by rose
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electrical trunking
Replies: 4
Views: 2968

electrical trunking

hi can anyone tell me what kind of trunking should be used for the wiring of a house. this will then be embedded in the wall and plastered over. also, if a piece of trunking has been damaged when hacking off plaster does this matter? Can duct tape be wrapped around the damaged area and then replaste...
by rose
Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: lead roof
Replies: 7
Views: 3349

[quote="swidders"]lead is coded according to its thickness. if you put the wrong type of lead down, then you are either going to pay more than is needed or have a job than hasn't the life expectancy desired. search for the lead sheet association website - they have details of what sort of ...
by rose
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: lead roof
Replies: 7
Views: 3349

[quote="swidders"]you also need to ensure that you buy the right code lead for it to last long enough.[/quote]

by way of the right code....what does this mean?
by rose
Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: lead roof
Replies: 7
Views: 3349

[quote="stoneyboy"]rose,
You could shop round your area and see what prices are like, try roofing contractors as well as builders merchants. Cheap lead is generally not a good idea - it has blow holes in it and the edge is not cut straight.
end[/quote]

thanks stonyboy for your advice
by rose
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Laying new slab over underfloor heating.
Replies: 5
Views: 4889

if you take a look in b&q they have a display for the underfloor heating

that might help
by rose
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: builders that don't listen!!
Replies: 3
Views: 5133

builders that don't listen!!

why don't some ( i say some) builders listen to requests. having a house renovated so plenty of work being done. the plastering is now all complete, but have realised that the walls have a 'wave' in them!! don't know how this has happened and now it has to come off in places and redone and this was ...
by rose
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: lead roof
Replies: 7
Views: 3349

lead roof

i have extension being built and will have a part flat lead roof and tiles on the slopes.
does anyone know where i can buy reasonable priced lead from.

thanks
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