CalvinHobbes

Hello, so thinking of getting 12mm laminate plus 2mm underlay. The door metal bar thing is shown in pic. Would that be ok for building control?

Lol I am one.

So got this far, now what? Ideally we will put some sort of terrace at the rear, I guess with a low retaining wall to the upper part which should be garden. Also see the side, we have coarse soil and top soil available,we could bring around. To bring the levels up presumably where those drains are? Trying to save a bit so if we had a baldie, we would do it. Any advice more than welcome.

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Hello again, we have a Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic B Plus and not sure what is the best vent to put outside?

How much should it cost to move the pipe back from enough? Weighing up options. This is what's underneath and frankly how risky is it?

Hi there, We have an island and the dishwasher can't be pushed back enough because of the drain pipe. We need it to go back 7cm. We have 4.5cm clearance above so chat gpt (yes seriously) suggested I could raise it and put in a flexible fitting at the drain with a loop. Just trying not to dig up floor. Whatcha think?

Yes both tanks are in loft, unsure if gravity, may be pressurised?

Hi there, in homebase it's closing some bargains.... Saw these for shower and was wondering would they do? They will be supplied from tank in loft. So is it just a matter of the plumber attaching this to the 2 pipes coming out of the wall? £18

Much appreciated, builder coming next week and may do a cause of damage report, no point paying for a loss adjuster if the contract means they won't pay.

Sorry floor very soft around drain, shocked to see NO plywood under that area. I just need to make sure if she uses loo that there is plywood under tiles in that section. Medic coming out with her for a test run re mobility on Friday, I didn't want either falling through floor. Doesn't appear to be plywood under tiles in front of sink. Holy moly.

In a relatives house, currently dealing with cancer, will get home next week. Turns out her wet room floor has failed. Insurance won't cover. Problem is it's the downstairs bathroom and she is using a walking aid. So I am here now and digging in to see which way joists go. Do they need replaced?

So could I put up this on our island with a downward draft hob? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/agunnaryd-pendant-lamp-with-3-lamps-black-10364783/

I am a bit confused, why are all these multi bar pendant lights for islands not ip44 since many have stoves or hobs? Our island is 2.2m but struggling to get a suitable light (some are ip20). Also not easy to get over 100cm but surely we need 130 to 150? We have one wire above.

Indeed, we have glue down.

Thanks, fair point. We have chemfloor and it was well put down, only one crack and we have to deal with the breakers too. Not quite sure about them. So hopefully not too much scraping.

So we have amtico lvt floor tiles which we need to put down ourselves on a chemfloor. Needs must. Homebase has good reductions on paints which is good so whilst looking found this floor primer cempolay. I know we need it to be compatible with whatever adhesive we use. Any suggestions? Also wondering what tools..the roller from Screwfix and some sort of soft hammer??? I know...yikes.

Gazooks, please can you tell me what parts do I need to get this to connect with dishwasher and have another for washing machine.

Fair point will find out from Grant person. Cheers.

Hi we are getting a grant aerona and the electrician asked when he wires it up can we run it for a few days before it's commissioned by the Grant person? Does that sound ok?

Sorry for picture quality, I think i took it in a national trust visit but it struck me as a possibly cheap way to do the initial pathway around the house. We need a digger to move some top soil and dig a trench for the sewer but I was thinking coould it level off a path? and I presume i dig in this plank and then put gravel? Anything else? Would it work on a slope? I might use it too for a temporary patio. Oh other matter builder wants to do a manhole otside front door (its in the middle) and re BT there will be 2" ducting to take it into the house. Can it go to the manhole or straight into the house?

Thanks, unfortunately I can't push back the date but I work shifts for by taking 3 off, I have 9 in a row. Although stressed the GP gave me a talking to so I am now trying to do the minimum to get in and stop the masochism. I know at the end it will be worth it but I have a lot of people depending on me (a few vulnerable)so I need to get there. Anyway, a wee bit of excitement creeping in again so that helps lol.

Iceverge Thank you, was it an actual wet room? Can you recall products you used to waterproof, adhesive and cover in top? Nervous because everywhere is saying you can't. Only other solution that seems ok is this creative resin like in swimming pools but then what do I use for the actual drain? Is it the one for vinyl not tiles? Sorry self build hub, we are moving in 3 weeks so pressure is on. It's overwhelming! https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%2Fcreative-resins.co.uk%2Fnon-slip-floor-paint%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DCreative%20Resins%20brings%20to%20you%2Cdemands%20such%20as%20wet%20rooms.&utm_campaign=aga&utm_source=agsadl1%2Csh%2Fx%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

Just occured to me I should have grabbed paint for front before the scaffold comes down on Monday. It's not much to do and the rest is accessible. But what paint? Silicone? Waterproof and breathable sounds great. Smooth render. Thanks