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by olly22
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: sealing oak worktop joints
Replies: 1
Views: 8826

Re: sealing oak worktop joints

Hi Turler, I have recently fitted some oak worktops. Mine came with some mitre seal. The closest I could find was this on ebay Google "ebay.co.uk/itm/HAFELE-KITCHEN-WORKTOP-MITRE-SEAL-SEALANT-CLEAR-/400235401842" It comes in different colours to match the timber and stays flexible to allow...
by olly22
Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:04 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Network Cabling Rooms
Replies: 3
Views: 2774

Unfortunately adding cable of any kind is usually a messy and frustrating job if you want it to be completely hidden. I have recently added cat5 to all of my rooms. I found that dropping them from the loft vertically and running them behind my skirting boards was the best option. I then chased a sma...
by olly22
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Neighbours built a garden shed attached to my garage....
Replies: 3
Views: 7886

Apologies. I meant party wall. A party structure is usually a floor or ceiling in a block of flats. They are essentially the same though. We had friends that had a similar problem.
by olly22
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic:
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Ah I see. Well thermawrap is a pretty cheap pointless product. It's basically bubblewrap with foil on each side. You need to be looking at products by actis or gen-x which are much more expensive. To stop the dust you could buy a roll of breather membrane and just staple to the rafters. I believe cu...
by olly22
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Neighbours built a garden shed attached to my garage....
Replies: 3
Views: 7886

They shouldn't have really done this without informing you, although there is no law saying they cant do it really. If it is a party structure they are allowed to drill holes and plug the wall. If it isn't a party structure which is more likely there isn't really much you can do about it other then ...
by olly22
Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Boundry wall
Replies: 2
Views: 3008

If this is also your boundary wall it is likely to be a party wall and any work undertaken on it should be notified to the other party, ie, you.
by olly22
Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Building Regs for Aerial Satellite and Digital Cable
Replies: 1
Views: 3222

Data cabling falls under non notifiable work and can be undertaken by the DIYer. You could run the cable behind the skirting pinned to the wall or chase into the wall vertically. Perhaps run it externally and in through the wall at the point you want? I dont believe there are any rules, as cutting t...
by olly22
Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Building Regulations for a Unheated Garage Extension
Replies: 1
Views: 3758

No, but may require planning permission.
by olly22
Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic:
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Hi croz. the first question would perhaps be why do you want to do this? Are you planning to use the space as a habitable room or are you just trying to keep it cool in the summer? By insulating at joist level the loft space becomes prone to large temperature fluctuations. ie, very cold in the winte...
by olly22
Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: tape joints/external corner
Replies: 3
Views: 11334

tape joints/external corner

Hi, I plan to plasterboard my outhouse. I was planning to use dot and dab to fix to existing brick wall. I was also planning to use paper tape and jointing compound rather than skim coat. My question is... How do you get a crisp external corner with tape and jointing compound? I need to board around...
by olly22
Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Wooden beam supported by steel
Replies: 5
Views: 5048

I was planning to get in touch with a SE. Does anyone have any idea what sort of cost is involved in getting a SE to look at it and the extent of work that is involved? I realise that if it turns out to be supporting i will need building regs.
by olly22
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Wooden beam supported by steel
Replies: 5
Views: 5048

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by olly22
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Wooden beam supported by steel
Replies: 5
Views: 5048

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by olly22
Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Wooden beam supported by steel
Replies: 5
Views: 5048

Wooden beam supported by steel

Hi, Hopefully someone will be able to help. I am currently renovating a 18C cottage. Currently the bathroom is on the ground floor and I intend to move it upstairs. The plan is then to knock down the joining wall to open the kitchen up. However, there is currently a cold steel joist supporting a tim...
by olly22
Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Party Wall Damp
Replies: 1
Views: 3286

Party Wall Damp

Hi. First post here! I live in a 18thC terrace cottage. All out walls are single brick with an internal block skin. The party wall is still single brick. We have recently lining papered and painted the lounge that abuts the party wall. Before we papered we noticed a skin of thick paint on the wall t...
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