Main navigation


Search found 7 matches

  Go to advanced search
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Joist support brackets - nails or screws?
Replies: 2
Views: 4651

40mm sheradised square twist nails.
These are designed for when very strong joints are required.
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: old 150mm foundation in sub base
Replies: 1
Views: 4915

Depends.

Are you casting a slab over the top to form a solid floor? Or are you installing a suspended floor? (block and beam or timber)
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:48 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Manhole-some questions
Replies: 1
Views: 5316

I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'your manhole'.
The underground drainage for your property will all go to a manhole somewhere. But it will most probably be outside the boundary of your land.
Why do you want to build a manhole? please explain what you require and I'll help as best I can.
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing very heavy framed mirror to plasterboard
Replies: 1
Views: 12998

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/fi ... rboard.htm

See this.

To be honest though it all depends on the weight of the item.
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: I cant hang my curtain pole
Replies: 3
Views: 8341

That is because you are most probably trying to drill into the lintel above the opening. Fix a piece of timber to the wall above the window with a strong adhesive. no more nails etc. Paint it to match the room then fix your curtain pole to it.
So put the drill away and get sticking!
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating a loft.
Replies: 5
Views: 6201

Hi tooly, The best way to do this would be to buy some rigid celotex or kingspan insualtion. it comes in 8x4 foot sheets usually and a range of thicknesses, so you can cut and lay it between the exisiting joists and get it to line up just fractionally less than the top of the floor joists. You can g...
by page6159
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Increasing loft insulation
Replies: 1
Views: 3395

if the loose fill is up to the height of the existing floor joists you can just insulate straight over the top with space blanket encapsulated insulation. B and Q sell the stuff! make sure you roll it out at 90 degrees to the joists. and make sure you never cover any electrical cables! You may need ...
It is currently Tue Nov 26, 2024 10:02 am
Go to advanced search