bassanclan
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Concrete screw length for installing Upvc windows.
bassanclan replied to Discoeye's topic in Windows & Glazing
Just go straight through with 6mm sds, or better still use straps -
Concrete screw length for installing Upvc windows.
bassanclan replied to Discoeye's topic in Windows & Glazing
100mm long screws (some companies make them 102mm) have a few drill bits different lengths. 6mm and 6.5mm to overcome problems, blunting or breakages -
The bits you buy from Jetfloor are more expensive. A shaped section of eps is always going to be more than standard 8x4 sheets. Also, you can't shop around so much for the concrete beams as you have to buy the whole Jetfloor system. Also Agilia concrete is more expensive than standard concrete and needed a pump. No issues with cracking. Went in the next day after pouring and cut breaks in natural places,e.g. across doorways etc.
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Company accounts overdue
bassanclan replied to Kelvin's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
I would be inclined to stall whilst you arrange storage, then pay and collect at the same time -
Company accounts overdue
bassanclan replied to Kelvin's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Make sure at least£100 is now paid by credit card, even if you've previously paid it by debit card or bank transfer -
Looks like plastic wall panel rather than tile
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I doubt the sill will be locally, individually made. Look at Stormguard thresholds Coastal thresholds
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The builder has probably dug down 300mm over the whole area of the extension to allow for insulation under the floor.
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Can the BCO require a job to be done by a given date?
bassanclan replied to ToughButterCup's topic in Building Regulations
The only time where they can impose a deadline is if they come for the final inspection and then I think there is 8 weeks to sort out any errors -
We have an 'internal' kitchen as an extension was put on. It is "too dark" by your definition, but plenty of good lighting means it is better lit than most other kitchens I go in. I think if you have good natural light you are more likely to overlook good (electric) lighting, but that is exactly what is needed in a kitchen. Far rather an 'internal' kitchen than dining or sitting room
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Hello all! Quick sub-pase/paving advice please :)
bassanclan replied to AM123's topic in Introduce Yourself
The reason for digging down ia usually because the garden is already at the correct level for the house and by adding material ontop you may bridge the dpc. Also by adding material on top you have to retain it at the edges somehow. If you have a walled garden its no problem -
Best floor type for the discerning selfbuilder. Go. :)
bassanclan replied to puntloos's topic in General Flooring
Engineered oak parquet herringbone -
I like LTP Mattstone, but its a matt finish and I don't recall seeing a gloss equivalent
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Plenty of lubricant to keep the drill tip cool
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Had a little play with this model. If you put the level of pir as low as 5mm it still puts the dew point in the insulation
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Silicone render at night with lights on. Is this normal?
bassanclan replied to Piggybagpop's topic in Plastering & Rendering
Did Go Plastering ever come and hack it all for you!? -
The plasterer isn't going to try and sort it out. If you can live with the discrepancy then fine, otherwise you have to fix it!
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5m of Phillips hue is something like £200, so I would expect a good warranty! The link is for 25m for £30, so a fraction of the price.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304801351297?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bobn_xQbRPy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=sZUbc1BTTHO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY With a driver such as this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225382212188?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Qmt-DtvTSW6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=sZUbc1BTTHO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY And you are sorted for less than £50! Make sure you choose your driver appropriately to the length of led. Ideally loaded to 75% or more. E.g. if you are putting 10m of 4.8w per m led then thats 48w so you would choose a 60w driver, not 80w driver
