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by hobbis
Sun May 17, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Compliment
Replies: 1
Views: 3009

Compliment

I just want to say what a fantastic site this is and all the people who take the time and trouble to help others. Britain isn't all bad.
by hobbis
Sun May 17, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Roof support
Replies: 3
Views: 4547

Roof support

Hi we are building a medium size garage 1.5 storys high with dimensions 7m x 4.5 m the ridge runs along the 7m length and the pitch is 30 degrees to support open timber rafters and natural slate roof. The recommendation is to get a structural engineer to work out the load. Is that our only option. T...
by hobbis
Sun May 17, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Building merchants
Replies: 3
Views: 4438

Building merchants

Hi we are about to embalk of a medium size building project. What sor of tade discount should we be able to get on bricks, timbers and window frames - I keep seeing different ones. We need to look for a generous discount as we are strapped for cash presently. Thanks in anticipation.
by hobbis
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Sump pumps and mascerators
Replies: 2
Views: 3780

Thanks

Thanks Plumbbob for your reply - I think I pressed the wrong section when posting my Q. Will try harder next time. Thanks again.
by hobbis
Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Sump pumps and mascerators
Replies: 2
Views: 3780

Sump pumps and mascerators

We are building a garage/workshop at the back of our house and would like to install a toilet and wash basin. The sewage and main drain is at the top of a slope so we think we will need a pump of some sort I have looked at some pumps which are buried and we are not sure whether the pumps are also ma...
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