JohnBishop

I get some uT reading around 1/3 distance from the floor which tells me there could be some wire in there but I does not go vertically or horizontally anywhere just a spot closer to the corner. There are no sockets in the loft so the it could only be some cable for lighting. Perhaps I will have to resort to using trunking.

I understand in this case the best would be a self tapping screw. In my case I need a screw that is no more than 4mm wide (the whole is 4mm) and the opening is 7.5mm wide but the screw does not have to be flush with the mounting plate. If the soffit is 10mm thick then I reckon at least 10mm long screw. The self-tapping screws I see at Screwfix are minimum 6ga.

not horizontally but straight up. I wish there were some conduits or cupboards but there is none. I mark it on the skirting and on the ceiling. I don't know

Just check his old and later pictures. It's not the same person. The original Hawking died in 90ties. People with this condition don't live that long. Later the Intelligence who handles his project could not find a lookalike but they put a replacement anyway. His voice was computerised anyway. The Intelligence could type in anything they wanted for him to say. Quantum is pseudo-science.

If my jokes are crap but I am still promoted in the media that means I must be a peer of some sort.

Hi All, I am in the process of installing an electric shower but I have to run a 10mil cable from the consumer unit to upstairs bedroom then along the wall to the loft and from there to run it to the bathroom. Where or can I get a capping for a 10mil cable? By capping I mean this plastic cover thing that goes over the wire. I am going to chisel away some plaster to make space for this wire but I think I need to further protect it from accidental drill damage or nails. Please advise.

Ideally I would want to see what I buy. Wickes does not have all I need on display. On the other hand at Screwfix or at eBay you need to know exactly what you want. Ideally a place I go and buy all I need in bulk. I can browse other things on the Internet but not screws. I mean on eBay there is a lot of stuff of inferior quality as you said and the price does not necessary reflect this inferiority.

Do you want an autograph?

I heard that buying screws by weight is the cheapest option? Can you buy screws this way in UK?

Hi All, I am going to DYI some ledges for pets and I don't know what is the name of these screws? You drill a sufficient hole, screw it in then you have this washer and a fastener. Thanks

What do you think about putting some polythene onto the walls and roof? This is what Colin Furze did on his walls and roof. Shouldn't I use a breathable membrane instead? Would you recommend any membrane specifically? I see some people using Rhino Vent Ultra. I see Onduline at Wicks but there is so many types Air 95, Air 100, 120, 140. And what do you think about painting the OSB/plywood with Black Jack Bitumen paint?

The following day I have levelled the area. As you can see I have few of these thicker council slabs. These will go to the corners and sides first and then I cover the rest with yellow ones. Before I lay them down I cover the area with antiweed membrane. The question I have if these 13mm nets are sufficient and which one should I pick: Wickes 13mm Galvanised Wire Netting - 600mm x 10m Wickes 13mm Garden Cage & Aviary Galvanised Wire - 900mm x 6m The net will go under the DPM and pallet. I lit both DPM and the net high enough I reckon 50cm to prevent any water splashing then felt.

I have dug out some earth in attempt to level the area. Over the years the dead matter has accumulated next to the hedge. I have removed more than I need but I will be moving the soil from left to right to level it out. The hedge will require more pruning if I want to work around the shed. Someone put like doors or door frames what have rotted out by now. The size is going to be 3 Euro pallets by 4. So 3x80cm by 4x120cm so 240cm by 480cm = 11.52sqm The angle has to be adjusted because with the red line the shed won't be straight to the house. I lean against the wall of the house and I can see that's off by few degree. It has to be more or less with the blue line so more digging. Possibly the boundary is not in line with the houses. I have about 9 of these large and thick slabs. I think I am going to use them to support the whole structure. I would like to move the shed a bit away of the boundary but there is a tree stamp sticking out(not on the picture) and I won't be able to fit 3 pallets 240cm wide. Once moved it's a lot more earth. Is there anything else I should do to protect the building vs the hedge? I was thinking about roof slope and I see most people build roofs to slope down from front to back of the building BUT I want to collect rainwater and if I slope down away the gutters are going to be filled with leafs from that hedge. In any case if the gutter is in front then it's easier to maintain it.

sounds great. This is what I wasn't sure 1st how is this "soffit" called and 2nd if I can drill through it in case of some water egress.

yes, the window opens outwards and the soffit is made of UPVC. Thank you

Hi All. I have a bit of a problem. I know that the best vantage point for the camera is where this small window is. The problem is there is insulation all around and I think I cannot drill through that roof material above the window. How can I go about it? Get a suitable mount and screw in to the window sill?

this is for venetian blinds. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-Blind-Tilt-Motorized-Blinds/dp/B0BMLFZ4CP/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=smart+blinds&qid=1676158782&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&tag=diynotcom-21

I have seen this video on YT: This man just screws these Euro pallets with long wood screws. I mean Euro pallets are extra strong. I think he didn't put a DPM or a net like you suggested but anyway. I think Euro pallets for the floor is a good idea but for the walls I think it's an overkill. The end product is a quite thick wall. I found a local supplier of these pallets: I think these are the same ones your friend used. No pallet has been created equal. Some have wooden 50x50 cubes some have some OSB. Does it matter much? These are the ones I have: Can I use these blocks for support or should I get solid dense 7N blocks? Before I put anything I still have to level the area which will require removing some earth and trim the hedge further. I was considering building a roof to accommodate future PV panels but the 36 angle is still too steep for a shed's roof especially if I have to fit everything under 2.5m. Lastly what is this regulation that the building has to be built of "substantially" fireproof materials? "ie built of steel / concrete / brick and mortar with or without a timber frame... the roof CAN be built-up roofing felt (NOT simple nailed on shed roofing felt (its not thick enough unless layered felt with bitumen "glue" between layers))" Obviously sheds are not fireproof.

right but this will require like 25cm long bolts, is it? I have to screw these cubes together.

Did he bolt these pallets together? I am still thinking how to connect them up properly but then I don't want to waste another $1000 on some expensive screws/nuts.

I think I just put an anti-weed membrane a paving slab, metal net, DPM and pallets. I don't want any gaps underneath. It looks too big of a hustle to manage. I have some Tarmac 3.6N blocks but these are not good for support. I think they disintegrate in a matter of months. I am not erecting this in the woods but 2m from my house.

What if rather than wire mesh fence the space around the shed I just wrap the whole floor from underneath with this mesh? So let's say first a paving slab for load distribution, then a concrete block then mesh then DPM and only then the pallets? Then I don't care what dwells under the building, besides cats can get there.

Do you think this chicken wire mesh is sufficient to prevent rats? I don't think it prevents mice though.

do you mean just bleach? what proportions 50/50? Should I look for a pressure washer or get someone to do it? Obviously I have to avoid crap pressure washers. I have no experience.

yes, preserve because I am not ready to replace it, perhaps this time I would replace with long posts