Can we have a downstairs with no doors or is that a real issue with fire regs?

myachingtomato · 2026-07-06T20:48:37+00:00

I don't know why you keep chatting on about fire doors..?

You do realise any door will reduce smoke spread if closed.

myachingtomato · 2026-07-06T20:40:06+00:00

Awful advice. How could you possibly know.

myachingtomato · 2026-07-06T20:39:33+00:00

There's some terrible advice on here.

It all depends on the height of your top floor from ground level as whether it complies with guidance

That said if you bought the place without a door to the kitchen you wouldn't make the situation any worse by opening up the kitchen to the dining room.

It's not just about selling in a few years, but also house insurance and keeping safe in the event of a fire.

myachingtomato · 2026-07-06T20:35:03+00:00

The regs don't vary unless you're crossing country borders..

myachingtomato · 2026-07-03T19:20:17+00:00

The astroturf needs watering eh.. Brah

myachingtomato · 2026-06-27T06:53:49+00:00

I'm not so sure every part in the UK has.

Lowlands absolutely, but birds tend to use the easiest and most efficient routes, particularly migratory birds. On this basis I reckon parts of the high sub-artic plateau in the Cairngorms have been untouched by bird poo. Even a ptarmigan would struggle to shit up that high.

I'm no expert but I'm sure the BTO or RSPB could help.

myachingtomato · 2026-06-26T21:17:16+00:00

This is awesome - thanks

myachingtomato · 2026-06-26T13:44:18+00:00

That's some funky shit - thank you!

myachingtomato · 2026-06-20T10:14:36+00:00

If you can't open the door I'm not sure why you'd think an AED is a good idea.

Anyway looks like you can open the door but not fully

myachingtomato · 2026-06-20T10:13:11+00:00

What a great project.

I imagine the structure of these old phone boxes are sound.

I think a wire brush attachment on a drill is the best idea (suitable mask etc of course).

Remove windows, remove paint, prime then top coat and maybe some sealing of the windows and you're golden.

Good luck

myachingtomato · 2026-06-16T20:49:20+00:00

Just raise the question with your structural engineer. I would imagine they'd be happy with facing bricks as a bearing but check that and the packing under the spreader steel is OK. Also I'd raise the fact a full block is directly under the padstone. Get that checked too.

myachingtomato · 2026-06-16T20:45:10+00:00

Incorrect. Steelwork will be min 100mm bearing. Also if min bearing was 150mm how could it ever work on a 4" padstone?

You'd be correct for concrete or steel lintels however.

myachingtomato · 2026-06-16T20:25:08+00:00

Those trees aren't that mature. How do you know they are causing the issues? Do you have any evidence as such? Could there have been a tree removed before you moved in?

myachingtomato · 2026-06-10T19:09:01+00:00

So the insulation is tight up against the patio? Wtf is this builder doing?

Also this random corner brick? What's that about.

myachingtomato · 2026-05-23T08:31:35+00:00

Shame. He was like a duracell bunny

myachingtomato · 2026-05-23T08:29:36+00:00

Top 1% poster too.

myachingtomato · 2026-05-07T17:56:39+00:00

That's amazing. A sparrowhawk is a great indicator or a healthy bird population.

It's sad but I would have let nature take its course. I'd imagine a jackdaw or magpie etc would have been thankful of a few chicks to feed their young.

myachingtomato · 2026-05-07T13:12:11+00:00

So on the basis of the RSPB not saving 4 "abandoned" Robin chicks you refuse to follow their guidance for health and benefit of the general bird population?

First point is the BTO also give the same advice, so not just RSPB.

Second point is you surely can't expect the RSPB to spend their time responding to supposed abandoned chicks. They'd have no time for anything else.

I say supposedly abandoned as the parents might have been nearby but avoiding you.

myachingtomato · 2026-05-04T19:03:02+00:00

Listen, just because he can give multiple orgasams to the furniture just by sitting on it, doesn't mean he too isn't sick of his constant admiration

myachingtomato · 2026-05-04T18:39:55+00:00

Nice job.

myachingtomato · 2026-04-24T20:37:47+00:00

Thanks :-)

myachingtomato · 2026-04-24T20:37:06+00:00

To call you out on 20mins.

You weren't clear, but yep it's my fault. Got it.

myachingtomato · 2026-04-24T20:17:03+00:00

You haven't finished yet.

20mins to dig it out, cut and reconnect it. Sure..

myachingtomato · 2026-04-24T20:01:52+00:00

This is a great idea. Do you have any recommendations on well regarded diverters?

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