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Metal Vs timber stud wall
Which is better, a metal or timber stud wall and why?
How much weight on stud wall?
Hi, I’m moving to a new flat and have bought a tv shelf unit with cupboard storage either side which can be wall mounted. There won’t be a lot of weight inside the cupboards but the unit itself is very heavy ( about 30kg) and the tv is a 55inch ( so I’m guessing about 10-15kg). Is this too much weight to mount on a stud wall?
Will I need planning permission for an extension?
A friend told me about permitted development rights. if I want to have an extension added to the front of my house, will I need to have planning permission for this?
How to build a corner stud wall
I want to construct a corner stud wall. What does this involve? Can I actually do it myself? How about planning permission, building regulations, etc.?
85 inch tv on plasterboard wall
I've recently bought an 85 inch tv that weighs 35kg I currently have a 70 inch tv that weighs 25kg which I installed on a plasterboard wall (with metal studs) which to date has held perfectly well. what's the best fixings to use to install the 85inch. thank you
Building a box round boiler in spare room
How much would it roughly cost for box to be built round a boiler in spare room to cover boiler and pipes ? Thanks
Chimney breast/fire place
Can I knock a chimney breast/ fire place out myself? And what would I need?
Foundation measurements and material required
Hi, I am looking at doing a side and back extension. Side extension would be a double storey while back would be a single storey. I need advise on how deep and wide should the foundation trench be, do i fill the trench to the top with concrete, if there are different types of concrete what type should i use, and do i need to place a steel mesh into the trench? My neighbour is also planning to do the side extension so can we dig a single trench between us and use that as foundation for both side walls? His house is on a slightly higher ground (10-20cm). Is it wise to have a gap between neighbours side wall and my side wall (we thought 10cm on each side of the boundary line hence leaving a 20cm gap) or is it better to build walls as close as possible? Your advise will be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. Kind regards
How much can I extend my house without planning permission?
I’ve heard some extensions don’t need planning permission, but I’m confused about how much you’re actually allowed to build. What are the usual limits, and when does planning become unavoidable?
price to install patio doors
Guideline to how much it would cost to fit patio doors to external wall. There will need a window removing as well as some bricks and patio doors fitted
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