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UK Building Regs query

Can anyone help please? I have just submitted full building regs for a new dwelling but the L.A. are taking 8 weeks to...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pawnee50nospam
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by pawnee50nospam

Core drilling questions

Hi all, I have a question about core drill bits: How long do they last? I've got literally thousands of holes, 7/8"...
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by phildcrowNOSPAM
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by phildcrowNOSPAM

home made corrugaetd rain water tank

Hi, I live in australia and hve no mains water supply. So I have 2 23000ltr (6000gal) corrugated steel tanks. these cos...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thefosters
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by thefosters

plumbing question: aligning ball valve handle

Good morning. I am replacing some old gate valves in my household plumbing with new ball valves. I am using valves with...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon40629
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon40629

Concrete Experience

I hve been in construction quiet some time. One experience I nver had was making contrete building as in Italy. How do...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by teak
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by teak

Range Hood Vent & Dryer Vent

Hello, At what point, in new construction, would it be best to put in the Range Hood Vent & the Dryer Vent? Seems odd t...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

Repair of Crack in Concrete Foundation Wall

My house ( approx 30 yrs old) has a crack in the concrete foundation wall which allows water to enter the basement when...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by johnareichert
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnareichert

Heat tolerance of PVC Sch 40

Can anyone provide me with the heat range tolerance of Sch 40 PVC? I am considering using it as a temporary fix for my...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by afe
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by afe

How to stiffen interior wall with subwoofers

I want to stiffen an interior wall in which I plan to install subwoofers for a home theater. I would like advice on the...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sargon19552003
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by sargon19552003

Laying bamboo floor

Can anyone tell me what size cleats I should use to lay 5/8" bamboo floor? I read somewhere that I should use 1-1/2" bu...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by geo.nova
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

ELBOWS - seal with sealant or duct tape?

Tried to walk the dog between storms yesterday and got caught in a downpour which yielded unexpected results. I saw som...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by webbrl
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by webbrl

Estimating concrete workability

Is there a quicker way to judge the flowability of redi-mix concrete than a slump test? I have been pouring some of my...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by luv2fly99
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by luv2fly99

Installing drain pipe for rain run-off

I've got to install a drain pipe from a low spot to the street gutter - = about 100 feet. Is there a formula to fig...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SammyBinSnoozin
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by SammyBinSnoozin