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  • Replacing solid bannisters with rope

    I want to use rope instead of conventional bannisters on our stairs, to make it look characterful. But I'm not sure this would meet building regs. Does it matter?

    Asked by khalid on 24th Nov 2022
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    Improving energy efficiency in loft conversion

    How do I make sure my loft conversion is as energy efficient as possible?

    Asked by jonathan on 16th Nov 2022
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    Do I need to submit material samples with house plans?

    If I plan to build a new home with modern materials, will I need samples of the materials I want to use, such as zinc and wood, to show the planning office?

    Asked by Elly on 13th Nov 2022
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    Turning scaffold boards into shelves

    What steps do I need to take to turn old scaffold boards into shelves? I've been offered some boards but I'm not sure how to make them look nice. Ideally, I want to use them as open shelves in the kitchen.

    Asked by Abdul on 18th Dec 2022
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    Bookmatched stone prices

    Is bookmatched stone really expensive to buy?

    Asked by caroline on 16th Jan 2023
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    Bedroom to en-suite

    Hello, I have a 4 bedroom home and I would like to convert 2 bedrooms on the first floor to en-suites and 1 bedroom on the ground floor to an en-suite as well, what price range will this generally cost in Coventry

    Asked by Oluwatomi on 8th Nov 2024
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    What’s the best roofing felt to use

    I'm confused about what my best options are here. What should I use?

    Asked by Karen on 3rd Sep 2025
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    Can you tile directly on floorboards?

    I want to tile the bathroom floor but it's currently floorboards. Do you need to lay a board over the top first, or can tiles go straight onto the floorboards?

    Asked by Adam on 9th May 2026
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    Build a Pagoda With Full Roof - What Trades People are appropriate for this?

    I’m looking for somebody to put a new roof on my shed plus I want a pagoda base building and putting up a permanent pagoda/gazebo. Which trade is suitable for this?

    Asked by Gez on 29th Jul 2020
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    Storing PIR products

    What is the most appropriate way to store PIR products? Any recommendations? Does it depend on the material? What temperatures, conditions, etc. should be used for storage?

    Asked by Christian on 4th Dec 2020
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