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    Flat roof edge detailing

    About to wrap my timber framed garden office with the breathable membrane and battens but am unsure how the edge detail is finished with an EPDM roof. The cold roof rafters end flush with the stud wall rather than any overhang. If I go by the limited diagrams seen so far (see attached), then...
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    Garden outbuilding, insulation and more???

    Hi there. I've had some very helpful advice from this forum recently, but need some more if possible. Just wanted to confirm the insulation specs. The plan is currently; Floor 75mm PIR insulation laid directly on concrete with glued battens spanning front to back as a fix for scaffold...
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    Type of paint for exterior timber windows and door

    I have some timber windows and doors to paint but I'm a bit confused between wood treatment, wood stains and wood paint. Some of the windows already appear to have some type of a dark oak gloss paint which is peeling away in certain areas. Others look like they have just a stain. I'm I ok to...
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    Garden office build specs.

    Hi there, Firstly I'm new to this forum, so apologies if I've not posted in the correct place etc. Any advice on the following would be much appreciated: I'm building a garden office 4.8w x 2.4d x 2.5h. The concrete base is already done (about 80mm on top of hardcore, mot and dpm, no sand...
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    Lean to conservatory - Replace with a timber frame and lightweight tile roof - Advice needed!

    I want to replace my polycarbonate conservatory roof with a timber frame and lightweight tile roof with either 1 medium or 2 small Velux windows then insulate it with Kingpan/Celotex foil insulation boards and get it plastered inside. It is 4m length x 2.9m width in size. Need advice on what...
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    Are batttens and air gap needed for breathable membrane for a timber framed man shed

    Hello, This is my first post so I hope it makes sense. Thanks in advance for your responses. Ok so I am in the process of building a 6mx2.4m half shed half summer house. Stud walls are up EPDM roof on. The next step is the cladding, I am aware of how I should clad i.e. Exterior cladding...
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    How to build a ceiling tray for indirect/mood lighting

    Hi, Has anyone got any advice in building a frame for ceiling lighting for something like in the photo attached. I initially built a small tray out of mdf as a sample to see what the finish would be like. Once it was primed and painted, I didn't think the finish looked that great updrywall...
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    Timber frame garage, do i need a wall plate?

    Hi, i'm erecting a timber frame garage. I have used 150 x150mm douglas fir for posts and beams. Do i need a wall plate on top or can the rafters be fixed to the top beam?
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    Grouting Timber Frame Sole Plate

    I am faced with the tedious task of grouting the 2 -5mm space under the sole plate of my Timber Frame. Has any one found a quick and easy way to do this? I am considering using a self leveling floor compound and using the DPC to form a 'gutter' into which I pour the compound and let it flow...
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    Oak frame insulation

    I've just taken the 1970's ceiling down in our 1780's cottage... it was quite shabby and the insulation above was old mattresses and sofa cushions! So we're now wondering how to reinstate the ceiling without disturbing the breathability of the room... if anyone has any thoughts I'm all ears...
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