markc

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To fit a pocket door into a brick wall needs a double size hole (one for the door and one for the pocket). that will need a serious lintel to support the brickwork, plus whats above it if its a structural wall.

Thick slab equals more thermal mass, slower to warm up but more stable temperature.

Locating and digging up a waste pipe is definitely outside the scope of a bathroom fitter, more general builder and as its internal this will involve making access through floors etc. not an easy or low cost job

Intumescent paint can often be used in place of fire board, however many SE`s are wary as application greatly affects its performance. UB and UC sections require different paint to Flat sided Hollow sections and steel preparation and primer application are critical to effectiveness against fire. Paint (film) thickness requirement must be determined and the dry film thickness measured to ensure compliance. Fire board may seem fiddly but its pretty foolproof and easily seen for sign off purposes

As wet plaster dries, it dries at different rates so you see lines, board outlines, cable chases etc. as different shades. Let it dry slowly, do not throw loads of heat into the rooms or it will crack. when its dry then look and feel what its like. a bit of minor sanding is to be expected in places

No, its quite normal

Hire a vibrating tile lifter from HSS etc. Does a brilliant job

Valspar is ok, usually overpriced but will cover ok.

That will be fine, a wash coat or primer coat/key coat etc is a diluted paint coat that will soak into the bare plaster to allow the proper coats to stick. Otherwise the dusty surface of fresh plaster allows the paint to float on top and will peel of in sheets very easily

+1 on the above

This is sounding more and more like you need to get the stuff onto a Hiab lorry and delivered that way, even if it means transferring onto crane truck at a nearby carpark etc.

As above, get some cheapie emulsion, thin with water (maybe 60:40) and apply a wash coat, this will sink into the surface and give a key for the next coat.

Ovens and hobs should have isolation switches. They just need to be easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Surface mount is fine. Dishwasher into a socket (either switched or unswitched is ok), surface mount is ok. Socket should really be part of the ring main or could be a spur from another socket on the ring

good morning and welcome

This would probably work out cheaper unless you are looking at very heavy vehicles or point loads in the garage. Plus you could end up with useful storage underneath

Slate knife and shear post give the best results but difficult to master. Angle grinder is fool proof but does leave a hard cut edge where the knife is more blended and subtle

All good advice above. Had he been a financial advisor then run like hell, but he could well be the best person you employ but fell foul of circumstances, bad advice or thinking running a business is a lot easier than it turned out to be.

I use those shims for just about anything that needs a packer under it. Great for setting door and drawer gaps etc.

Good morning and welcome, always loads of questions someone from the commercial side can answer.

Interestingly, ive been thinking about this recently .... how will we keep air tight and maintain cat comforts? ... still no plot, no idea where, no idea on house design etc etc. but thought going into the cat flap/s

Gobbo ... Mortar! maybe its just a yorkshire saying

As long as you are not devaluing the property, i.e demolishing before starting new build then i cannot see any problem

You dont need kerf`s under boards like that, they will never curl up at the edges

As above, a pain and fiddly to get right but well worth the effort