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by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:30 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How to move a toilet waste pipe?
Replies: 1
Views: 13414

yes it is permissable it all goes the same place . toilet can be moved but you will have to box the soil pipe in for cosmetics and it will need some fall
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp corse done last year,damp back again...isit big problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6476

it could be and proberly is that the damp course fitted is fine . but the plaster was not renewed! this should always be done if there was damp and renewed to a height of 1m approx preferably with a specialist plaster such as limelite or similar. most surprised your surveyer did not put that on repo...
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:59 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: concrete garage sub base
Replies: 2
Views: 5474

just lay a dpm
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:56 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Wooden Window Sill in Bathroom!
Replies: 6
Views: 32391

i would guees he didnt want to do it for your reasons given or was not agreed upon .

did you remove your cill? so he could tile?

tilers do not like to do that sort of thing they want everything prepared for them as they are not that skilled.
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:46 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Maximum opening sizes for Garage Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 4705

hi ,ive just read your post again .

what is it you want to know??????

if the x factor is good?
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: New Kitchen Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 5740

you will have to have your kitchen planned first ,ie for sockets and plumbing.
once done then skim
then floor
then units
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:29 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Making a fireplace bigger?
Replies: 3
Views: 8480

yes it is easy to do, but no job for you if you have never done this sort of work. i advise a builder to do this for you.otherwise you could have no bathroom or chimney and then no fire downstairs. it shouldnt be an expensive job for a builder to do anyway to simply extend the height of the opening ...
by dents
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:06 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: restraint straps
Replies: 5
Views: 11047

thanks for your reply, yeah i wont be able to screw in the cavity ,god my brain sometimes ! but ah ha! i can if i take out the brick and then screw it and then replace it , but im not going to go down that road as it seems too much work for no gain so i will plug and screw about every 4' instead of ...
by dents
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Fireplace / hearth design
Replies: 2
Views: 4412

who told you it had to be tiled ?
by dents
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting over concrete
Replies: 1
Views: 3001

plaster skim and paint or use a concrete /masonary paint which would be inferior in appearence!"
by dents
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:38 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Maximum opening sizes for Garage Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 4705

i would say 12" as a guess only if its 2 storeys ,if single storey mininmum 6" to accomadate door fittings to side and 12" middle pillar for ease and depends of building structure. framed doors need 3" either side if fitted behind brick/blockwork. ive fitted garage doors for 25 y...
by dents
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: planning permission for a garage
Replies: 3
Views: 4030

excuse me but there could be if your existing one is a concrete sectional one as it classed as portable .

as your building a permanent structure out of brick i would think you do need it personally .
by dents
Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Installing a new hole in wall fire surround
Replies: 3
Views: 4637

there is a minimum height it should be fitted above the hearth. brickwork should not be important for your type of fire get someone who is NASC approved to fit it he will know the regulations ,such as a chimney sweep and he will arrange for a corgi bloke to connect the gas. or ask nicely at a firepl...
by dents
Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: building garage on a slope- How??
Replies: 3
Views: 5586

if access is from lower part you will have to dig in and build retaining wall around garage area (you will always have problems with water ingress to your garage at base level unless drainage channels are laid) if access is from high end ,build wall and fill in to erect garage,no problem.
by dents
Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: building garage on a slope- How??
Replies: 3
Views: 5586

depends on which end the access will be
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