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I have a similar issue, low spots in the slab. Probably 20mm low over a couple of fairly large areas (gradual transition). I know because of the puddles in winter. I expect the insulation will be pushed down by the weight of screed. My concern is that I will have 20mm thicker flo-screed in places, will it shrink more and need levelling to suit large tiles?

I would use rigid pipe over these distances, huge pressure loss with flexible. All pipe and fittings are available from SF and TS (different brands so fit together, I have used them all!)

Alternatively, drill or punch holes in the trays and push the staples through. I would leave the trays in place and add lots staples rather than disturb everything. Good luck!

Just bought some anti-vibration mounts for my MVHR from https://www.vital-parts.co.uk/anti-vibration-708-c.asp. They have a decent range but not installed yet so can’t vouch for the product or my mounting!

I would fix a stiff backing board first. Then glue/pin the laths to the board. Fixing them individually would be not only laborious but will end up all over the place.

Most DIY stores and decorating centres have a mixer. Not sure if they use masonry paint base though, you will need to ask. Mixer should be programmable with the RAL code.

That’s bloody hard work Nod! It’s kind of reassuring to know that others, even professional trades have the same issue us amateurs suffer! Unfortunately (or fortunately?!) I can’t do it all myself so just have to wait until the trades are ready, and accept their way or no way 🤯

We have trench footing for the main house, single storey offshoot has a raft found due to made up ground. Movement joint in between, all specified by structural engineer which is what you need.

Hello and welcome! Post some photos (close up and wide view), it will help get better advice ...

I think the indent at grout lines are fine, just needs tidying up a bit. Taking it all off and redoing is going too far IMO.

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Mine cost £160 installed, 2 way consumer unit + double socket. Took the electrician half an hour.

Any coinciding cracks inside? It could be just in the render.

Any time from hours to days ... depends on thickness of coating. Try a small area using a few methods first. Soak well and scrape thick layers or wall paper stripper might shift it quicker.

Plenty of loft conversions! Depends what you want to do?

My floor has been installed overhanging the joists but it doesn’t look finished (not straight). Not sure how the builder is going to finish it, or he is leaving for the stairs supplier to advise.

Protek here too. Was £600 first year, just renewed for £800. They insisted on increasing the sum assured to minimum £1350/m2. Wish I had insured for two years in the first place!

Me too. No idea if it will be any use but it was the only cover of any kind, at a palatable price.

If the flow screed finds its way down the joints and gets under the insulation, the stuff will float to the top!

First house a Victorian terrace full of lead pipes, water and gas, even gas lights in the walls. Chopping them all out with a hammer and bolster, one of them turned out to be a lead sheathed incoming main. Fortunately the bolster was rubber covered but I was still thrown across the room and the lights went out. Anyway, repair was free!

They haven’t turned up today so panic over but thanks for the replies

Any thoughts anyone? They are supposed to be digging the trench today 🤔

We are ready to run the water, electric and phone cables to the house but there is a garage to build later in front of the house. It will be awkward to go either side, can I trench through the middle of the garage location and build over (ducted) utilities?

Jumping in if I may, as I am planning my tiling .... Is that 15-18mm finished thickness of adhesive or depth of the notched bed before the tile goes down? How do you apply that much adhesive? I know you back butter the tile (2-3mm?), then is it one layer on the floor? What size trowel (notches) would you use?

Good point, thanks! I will get the manifolds moved to more accessible locations