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by LAB
Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Concrete lintel on single skin wall
Replies: 3
Views: 5558

Re: Concrete lintel on single skin wall

Welsh Brickie
Thanks for the info, again, sorry, I meant dpc on top of the lintel, not insulation,
Thanks again
by LAB
Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Concrete lintel on single skin wall
Replies: 3
Views: 5558

Concrete lintel on single skin wall

Hi
Building a Single skin Block wall for Porch, (No space for double) can I use concrete Lintels for Door and Window and if so what insulation above them, thanks.
by LAB
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Will damp penetrate block garden "Trough"
Replies: 3
Views: 2624

Re: Will damp penetrate block garden "Trough"

Welsh brickie
Thanks again for your reply and help, is it likely to flake becouse I did not "tank" the inside or is it a normal accurance to the elements?
by LAB
Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Will damp penetrate block garden "Trough"
Replies: 3
Views: 2624

Will damp penetrate block garden "Trough"

Hi All I have built a 4 mtr long, 1mtr high garden "Trough"/ raised bed!, with 2.5 cm gap between two layers of GP1 blocks,unfortunately before seeking advice the channel has now been filled with top soil,the wall has had a scratch and a top coat with stipple effect ready for masonry paint...
by LAB
Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sparky would not test circuit, CU fault.
Replies: 2
Views: 2599

Re: Sparky would not test circuit, CU fault.

Ericmarc Thanks for your reply and info, I did not mention that there was "Tails" from a previous extension (J/box) on both curcuit where the connection was made, a second Electrician has passed the test, I assume becouse as you mentioned "The requirement when it was installed" T...
by LAB
Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sparky would not test circuit, CU fault.
Replies: 2
Views: 2599

Sparky would not test circuit, CU fault.

Hi all recently Son fitted four sockets and two ceiling roses on extension, not notifiable, but Building inspector wants the circuit tested which is Regs. and fair enough, sparky came and said that he cant carry out a test because only four of the ten "Fuses" are protected with MCB's and t...
by LAB
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: BI tells me to install mains smoke detectors
Replies: 2
Views: 3002

BI tells me to install mains smoke detectors

Hi nearing the end of an extension, BI called today to check roof insulation etc, he informed me that a mains smoke detector should be installed in main house, top of stairs and ground floor hallway, this is a permited development with no detaild plans, allthouge it is a good thought safety wise the...
by LAB
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Position of joist on flat roof
Replies: 3
Views: 3469

Re: Position of joist on flat roof

Welsh Brickie,
Thanks again for your help and advice, can you tell me where do I lay the first joist, is it flush with the outer/inner skin then as required 400mm centres, thanks again
by LAB
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Position of joist on flat roof
Replies: 3
Views: 3469

Position of joist on flat roof

Hi all At last blockwork on ground floor 6X3 mts extension finished need to fix joists for warm roof, do I fix the first joist on the inner skin blockwork, as someone mentioned in another topic there is a lot of "what to put in to a warm roof but no details of how to install one", any help...
by LAB
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Is screed on slab compulsory
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

Re: Is screed on slab compulsory

Thanks again Welsh Brickie
Diolch
by LAB
Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Is screed on slab compulsory
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

Is screed on slab compulsory

Hi Having to connect Soil pipes to existing clay I am restricted as to the height adjustment on a house extension, a meter or two would reach the height of the Insulation, a brickie friend has adviced me to forget the screed and float/trowel finish with 125mm concrete, would the BI allow this or wou...
by LAB
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: step up footing from existing foundation
Replies: 1
Views: 4439

step up footing from existing foundation

Hi all Digging foundation for single floor extension, originall footing of 1950s house is 54cm (21ins) from DPC to the top of a 150mm (6ins) concrete base, total of 69cm (27ins) was going to carry on to achieve the same depth but found the ground hard/solid after digging about 45cm, (18ins) is there...
by LAB
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Glow Worm 28a re-filling CH system
Replies: 3
Views: 2540

Re: Glow Worm 28a re-filling CH system

Plumbob,
Thanks for the second time this week, for three in a row, if I dont drain all the system do I still need to replace the inhibitor and how?,
Thanks again for your help
by LAB
Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Glow Worm 28a re-filling CH system
Replies: 3
Views: 2540

Glow Worm 28a re-filling CH system

Hi Need to move radiator to other side of room, two 10mm microbore pipes from celing, after draining and re-fitting how do I re-fill system, there is no instructions in owners manual, i.e. a key as with a Worcester boiler, Will turning the valve on the flexible hose from the main cold feed do the tr...
by LAB
Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Bath, pipe sizes
Replies: 2
Views: 2872

New Bath, pipe sizes

Hi replacing a walk in shower with a new bath, house recently had new Boiler, does the bath hot water tap require a 22mm! pipe or will a 15mm do in this day and age, if not, will the "tail" of the 22mm be still connected under the floorboards, (upstairs) only bought the house and have no c...
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