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When I was involved in a similar large-scale landscaping project, we faced the same dilemma about digger size. We ultimately went for a mid-sized digger, around 5-6 tons. It was large enough to handle significant tree removal and earthmoving tasks but not so large that it became cumbersome to operate in tighter spaces. In retrospect, this size was a great balance between power and maneuverability.

We all get a bit startled by the initial price of furniture, don't we? This year, I treated myself to a 6-seater round dining set from gardencentreshopping.co.uk. The discounted price is £1,139. It may seem steep, I agree, but this is the kind of furniture that lasts for years. So, I divide the cost by the number of years, and it turns out to be quite reasonable. Let's say this furniture lasts for 5 years (though I'm confident it will last longer), then the annual cost would be £230. This way it doesn't seem as expensive after all, when you consider all the happy moments that you'll have when being outside with the family.

Hi I'm looking to put some led lights around the roof lantern. I would like to keep them hidden but not sure where to place them. Any advice please? Thanks

Hi This pipe that comes off the upstairs megaflow tank and goes outside is soon to be inside the house now the extension is being built. It could be re routed but would be a big job chasing out five metres of brick work then around a door frame. I've never seen anything come out of it in 15 years and I'm tempted to leave it in the house behind a blank plate. What's the worst scenario? Could the contents of the tank end up in my new kitchen or is it just somewhere for air to escape if need be? Thanks

Hi I'm thinking about having a downdraft extractor in my kitchen island rather than a hood. I don't really want to be cutting holes out in my new flat roof so I'm thinking of extracting out under my floor using the flat extract system. The 100mm insulation and 80mm screed is about to go down next week so I need to decide asap. My only concern is on top of the 100mm insulation will be my underfloor heating pipes. The 60mm flat extract would go into the cut out insulation I guess ? I'm also worried about heat loss due to the extract pipe going straight out the side of the house from under the floor. Has anyone done their extract in a similar way? Thanks

Hi Yes it has a 4x2 lantern in the middle with a grp surface. Sorry not sure what you mean about the parapet roof. (See drawings) Anyone dealt with this company before ? Their c24 in 6m lengths seems very cheap.... not sure if I'm missing something?? Thanks

Hi It's 45 sqm kitchen extension coming off the back of the house. 9.5m wide and 5m out . 250mm x 50mm c24 ,osb 120mm insulation, osb. The things that worry me the most is the firrings strips and the hidden gutter. I'm not sure if I need a trimmer plate bolted to the wall or should the trimmers go into the brick work? Thanks

So how many of you did your own flat roof..just the timber part? I'm being quoted some crazy prices by chancers who think you have deep pockets because you live in a nice house. I'm very much hands on but I thought I'd leave this to the experts. I'm now seriously thinking of having a go myself.

Hi I've got marine ply 19mm on the drawing but it's double the price of osb board. I take it osb will be sufficient? Thanks

I was set on having a woodblocx (see pic) retaining wall but after receiving the quote for £3300 supply only I'm having to reconsider. I didn't really fancy brick so I guess I'm left with block and render or sleepers. Just wondered if anyone else has been in a similar situation and what did you choose? Thanks

Hi Last time I put steel reinforced mesh on top off the insulation and tie wrapped my pipes to it to hold in position . It worked a treat and the weight kept the insulation flat and made it better to walk on while screeding etc. That was 15 years ago. Is there anything better out nowadays or is this still an acceptable method? Thanks

I like the idea of this but not sure how it would work in with the warm roof design .....120mm insulation ,19mm ply board? I'm struggling to actually find someone to do it. I can get your average chippy and roofers but but not someone experienced with these flat roof designs.

Just took delivery of the padstones. They have a raised edge ..... not sure if I should grind this off? Does the rsj really sit on a bed of compo ? This is what the builder said, though I can't really see it doing alot with 700kg on top.

Yes grp. I think I understand what you mean but I'm not really familiar with flat roofs. Here are the drawings. I'm sure we're ok to tweak these without a problem. Thanks

Hi I haven't really thought about that yet. The rsj only goes on next week. Do you usually have the one hidden gutter at the front? Thanks