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by katemcilwain
Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Thickness of hardcore
Replies: 2
Views: 7405

very helpful thanks
by katemcilwain
Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Aluthermo
Replies: 0
Views: 4634

Aluthermo

What does anyone know about Aluthermo? Is it as effective as Kingsplan? I have a small space to insulate. Thanks!
by katemcilwain
Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:33 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Dry lining insulation
Replies: 2
Views: 6249

Insulation for a small room

Another thing... can the top layer of cement be a minimum thickness with some reinforcement in it to prevent it cracking. What is the technical term for this reinforcement and where can I get it. B&Q said to use chicken wire, but he didn't look convincing. The room area is very small, can I do t...
by katemcilwain
Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Dry lining insulation
Replies: 2
Views: 6249

Insulation on basic wall and concrete floor. Help!

I have ripped out my back extension and discovered that there is no insulation in the floor or walls. I am back to the brick (only one layer of brick) and a cement floor. I have bought the floor insulation (80mm) and dpm but how thick does the top layer of cement need to be? Walls: Do I simply insul...
by katemcilwain
Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Thickness of hardcore
Replies: 2
Views: 7405

Thickness of hardcore

I have ripped up the floor in my back extension and discovered the back 5m2 has not got a concrete floor, athough the rest has. the soil is thick clay and sticky. My builder has levelled it and says just putting a layer of sand on top is fine. I thought I would need to dig down and replace with hard...
by katemcilwain
Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:42 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Building regs. No cavity wall
Replies: 0
Views: 5096

Building regs. No cavity wall

I have an extension at the back of my house which I am redoing. The wall is not a cavity wall. How will building control want me to deal with this. The back extension will become a bedroom and a kitchen
by katemcilwain
Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: MOVING BOILER INTO BRICK SHED OUTSIDE HOUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 13220

Thanks for that, I have just read my lease as it happens. The waste from the washing machine is not too much of a worry because it is only about 2 meters from where it is placed now. Do you know how high I can build the shed.. is it max. garden wall height allowed or less? Thanks for your help!
by katemcilwain
Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: MOVING BOILER INTO BRICK SHED OUTSIDE HOUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 13220

MOVING BOILER INTO BRICK SHED OUTSIDE HOUSE

I own the ground floor flat of a Victorian house. I want to change my heating system and install a new boiler in a brick boiler shed outside the back of my extension to create more space. It will be up against the back wall of the extension and the garden wall. I want to be able to put my washing ma...
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