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I was just wondering if I need cavity closers? In my new extension I have 100mm cavity with 90mm PIR (Thermaclass). Do I just need standard (non insulated) cavity closers on these? In my original house I have 70mm cavity that will be blown EPS Any advice/information and recommendations on cavity closers and best way to fit them will be very much appreciated All the brick/block work is in place so need to be retrofitted Many Thanks

I am not familiar with the rationel range but we was toying with RAL 7038 is like a quartz grey

Hi All We are getting two quotes from local renderer's One uses EcoRend monocouche render and the other one uses Johnson 1.5mm Silicone render Which render type is considered better? Speaking to them I don't think there is going to be much difference in cost All advice and information greatly appreciated as always Many Thanks

Hi All I have decided to go with the Huepar 603CG. I think this is exactly what I am looking for, for the price and functionality I think its worth a try! With the options to buy the extras also appealing Thanks for all the comments/advice very much appreciated

Update: Hi All and thanks again for all who posted I used some photos when moved in to prove it was empty and furnished, thankfully they agreed with me. So my property was only classed as empty and unfurnished from when I bought it June 21. I won't have to pay the back dated 300% premium but just the normal rate until July this year when I am subject to the 100% premium I didn't want to comment on here until I had my new council tax bill in writing Thanks again

Hi all My very old laser level has finally gave up the ghost and I need a new one for when I start on the internal fit out. I’ll be needing one for socket heights, spotlight layout, fitting kitchen units, installing stud walls etc… Can any one recommend one at all? One them keeps cropping up is a budget one called a Huepar. https://uk.huepar.com/products/huepar-3x360-3d-laser-level-green-cross-line-laser-self-leveling-147ft-45m-large-power-903cg Happy to consider any recommendations though Many Thanks

Hi All I have just been thinking about our build regarding our soil stacks. At the start of the build we decided to put the soil stacks externally without much thought If I’m being honest. I am not sure I have made the right decision to go external, there is going to 2 stacks both the sides of the house so not in direct view. Is it better to run them internally or externally? We are now have a string course around the house and worry this means we will have to set the soil pipe over that too! Any comments welcome

Nope, only built up to just above first floor height. The builders want to me install the floorboards (Egger - Peal & Clean) ASAP so they can work of it to make it easier to work on the first floor

Hi All I am planning to lay my floorboards with the egger adhesive tomorrow, the temperature range for my area is -1 to 3 degrees throughout the day I have tried to find somewhere online if it says anything about installing floorboards in cold temperatures but is doesn't The only thing it mentions is storage temperature between 5 - 25 degrees which is fine, my plan is to keep the glue warm and just bring out a bottle at time to use Is this ok? I am planning to towel dry each joist before fixing to it any way Any advice/information greatly appreciated

Hi All I have just had an interesting phone call with a company called solarcrest who could me with my airtightness and insulation levels in my new build used spray insulation I mentioned my concerns with it regarding building regs and mortgage companies but he said they have the DDA certificate or something I just wondered if any had any dealings with this company or spray foam in general? My gut feeling is to steer clear due to some uncertainties Many Thanks

Thank you! definitely an option to consider I just worry about getting my battens all level and plumb

One option I did think of was to have 25mm battens with 25mm PIR between, then 25mm PIR over the top with all joints taped etc. Then screw my plasterboard through the 25mm PIR into the studs.

Hi All To get to my target u value of 0.18 I need to install 50mm backed plasterboard (62.5mm) My plan was to just dot and dab on the majority of the walls to overcome any unevenness in the existing walls, am i right in thinking that dab is around 12.5mm thick? I was thinking for mounting my sockets using 40mm wood and then 35mm back boxes to make it up to 70mm...is this the best way of doing it? The wall will be parged first before dotting and dabbing What is the best way to hang TV's on insulated plasterboard? (if any) I have one wall that will have a row of kitchen units on, what we would be the best way to have 50mm PIR insulation on this wall but also give me a good fixing for my kitchen units? I need to work this out so i have accurate measurement for my kitchen design Any information/advice greatly appreciated

Hi All Now that my joists have been installed I now have my stairs opening in situ. I need to mark a cut line for the builders I have attached my drawing of how I think I should mark it out for them Is this the way people would do it? Is It OK to leave plenty of room so it doesn't foul on the existing wall? Or would it better to take the wall straight down and then re-build up in stud once the stairs are in place? All advice and information greatly appreciated Many Thanks Stairs Cut.pdf

Hi all again I have installed all my joists this weekend, just got plenty of noggins, restraints and strongbacks to add tomorrow. I will be installing the floorboards next weekend just have a couple of questions if anyone can offer some advice. I have attached a picture of my joists and highlighted in red the block walls and then the stud walls that will be on the floor boards in light blue. where the joists are going to same way through a door way do I just do it like laminate flooring and carry it through? Where the joists changed direction through door ways, how and where would I join that? same question really about where and how to join boards on change in direction on joists? Any advice and information greatly appreciated

Merchant price was double the price that’s all but did say it would do 9 sheets however still only 1kg bottle D4 protect glue 1kg bottle should glue approx. 9 sheets £15.68 + vat.

Just want to double check the glue I buy before I buy it Is this the correct glue? https://www.stick2products.co.uk/products/d4-glue-chipstick-d4-liquid-pu-foaming-chipboard-adhesive?variant=44103279903021&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_medium=adwords&utm_campaign=&utm_source=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInK3Ww8fE_AIVPBoGAB06ZQWxEAQYAiABEgIdsPD_BwE This works out at £9.16 incl VAT a bottle 17 bottles (86 sheets)

Thank you! That makes perfect sense

Sounds good to me Where the block work isn't there can I just put the strap in the correct position so the builders can incorporate it and build round it?

Suppose if the block work isn’t there, I could mount the strap on the strong back as where there is restraints I have strongbacks. Then the builders can build in the straps is this a better method?

Me again Was just getting all my stuff ready to fitting the rest of my joists including noggins and restraints etc I have ordered the 1.5mm restraints so I can nail them over the top of the noggins. (Please see attached) my concern is that the block work running parallel either isn’t at that height yet or builders have took the block work above the height so I cant fix the strap on the inside of the block work? what is the best way around this?

Thank you @MJNewton

Next question🤣 What wastage % is best to apply when ordering the sheets My FF floor area is 125m2, the opening for the stairs is 4m2 so effectively 121m2 Thanks again

Would you be happy to share any pictures of your install in the loft?

That’s good to hear, I am happy to lay the insulation over the ducting and even the manifolds etc but my concern is the amount of holes I need to make through the FF ceiling which will greatly effect air tightness in my build