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They were fit into the house we were renovating around 3 years ago. We have only been living here for 2 months. Yes I think they were glued into the stringer. As it’s towards the front of the step I am concerned it’s creating a weak point.

Thank you. My only concern is due to it being so close to the edge of the step that over time it will get worse.

I have had a stair tread that has a large crack in it. To the best of my knowledge nothing dropped on it and it’s been subject to normal usage. We have had areas where some gaps have occurred but that was to be expected with wood. But this is the first actual ‘crack/split’. What would be the best course of action to make sure it doesn’t get any worse. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the help. Every company who supply the stuff have said no to the idea of laying anything stone on sand. And have all said they must be laid on a cement mix, but didn’t give any sound reasoning as to why concrete blocks are ok but not real stone.

Thanks for the suggestion, they’re super expensive. And look a little better than concrete, but as you’ve suggested they have the longevity factor.

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Thank you for the information. Doesn’t the video show the blocks being laid on a concrete mix using the cement stuff as a primer? As in my case the plan was to build up the driveway with 150mm of MOT, then sand (all compacted of course) then lay the blocks.

could you elaborate?

I am struggling to find suitable blocks for my driveway. I have been looking at blocks for my drive, I really don’t like the appearance of concrete paving blocks. Our plan was to lay on MOT/Sand as you would do with normal block paving. I have been advised that stone blocks shouldn’t be laid on sand, and should be on a wet mix. Is there any reason why concrete blocks are ok on sand but not a limestone block?

We are having a wall built in our garden and the front driveway. I wanted to run cable for future lighting, such as recessed wall lights. Some of the cables will be run underground and some between the brickwork so they won't be seen. What kind of cable would I need? My electrician is away, and my bricklayer has begun the footings for the wall, so I need to act quickly.

To be fair he’s done some other work with different LVT that’s really good and there is no gaps. The LVT was invictus and you can see that in some cases planks are not 100% exact. I really wanted some advice on what could be done to remedy this situation.

Hi all I have had glue down herringbone LVT put into an upstairs bathroom. The installation was SP101 plywood screws down, then a feathering screed, the LVT. After installation, I noticed a few small gaps, the installer said that due to not every piece being perfectly the same size you can end up with gaps, unfortunately. But also stated that it should be fine as long as the water is quickly moped up, what is everyone else's experience with this? Would you recommend trying to fill the gaps with some sealant? Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thank you

I appreciate that. Makes life much easier not having them.

do you have an idea when the self closer rule was scrapped?

I wanted to be sure as my builder had done lots over the years and thinks I should have them. But would save time and money if they are not necessary as far as building control are concerned.