Hi, shouldn't be a problem, and you don't need to bolt the 2x1 just use
plugs and screws, fixing the timber at 450mm centres. You will need to fix the plasterboard (12.5mm) with 32mm drywall screws.
Regards, Brian.
Hi, you can't use MOT type 1 as when compacted it's virtually impermeable due to the fines. The problem you could have with using a large stone or gravel is that your car may creat ruts and sink quite deep. You can still use block paving as long as it's the permeable type and laid on the correct bas...
Hi, you don't say how far along the run of the rafter the studwork is. This type of stud wall is usually below the purlins in a loft conversion, if your house was built with the studwork in situ then the chances are the stud wall is providing support for the rafters instead of a purlin. I wouldn't t...
Hi, if the flat roof is properly constructed then small pools of water are not going to be a problem, the roof covering should be completely watertight.
Hi, you could use expanding foem to fill the gap then fix a UPVC trim over it. Just be carefull you don't overfill the gap because the foam will distort the frame if it hasn't been packed off the double glazed unit all around.
Hi, you could use a hit and miss pailing system. One board is fixed on the outside of the rail and the next on the inside, this allows air to flow through and it's a really durable system because there are very few water traps.
Hi, the main reasons that struts are added to purlins are to either shorten the effective length or to prevent them bowing down the length of the rafters. The main reason the purlin bows is if it's at an angle rather than vertical. When your new wall is built it will have a wall plate on top and ide...
Hi, your better off using galvanised ceiling channel from Knauf or similar screwed to the joists , with the board fixed with 25mm drywall screws. This will reduce the chance of cracking due to timber shrinkage. You really should be using 12.5mm board with the channels at 450mm centres.
Hi, It would be advisable to remove the Snowcem and this should be reasonably easy. As the name suggests Snowcem is cement based so mortar stain remover should shift it. The residue and the rest of the walls should be cleaned with a hot water jetwash to remove any loose material before repainting wi...
Hi, For cleaning the mortar stains off the bricks the best thing is a proprietary mortar stain remover which is available from most diy stores or builders merchants. It's usually possible to dilute this by adding it to an equal quantity of water, the advantage of this being that the action is less a...
