Recent content by coldmonkey

The unsupported joists span is about 3m, they are 400mm apart. Someone came round to give me a second opinion last night and it would appear that when I bounce on the floor the ceiling below deflects about 3mm and even with normal walking deflection can be detected. So, I've decided to go ahead...

I take the point about the popping noise being unlikely to come from the ply coming up (which is 25mm not 75mm - wasn't thinking straight when I typed that). I'm pretty sure that the joists are 7" by 2" and there are notches out for the (22mm) central heating pipes. the feed and return for...

Thanks for the replies. I'm trying to fix the new joists to the floor because I'm worried that the plywood floor has been slightly unscrewed by the bouncing - this is just a theory to try and account for the occasional faint 'pop' sound that I hear when moving from one side of the room to the...

Hello, I have recently had to have my entire bathroom replaced due to water damage from leak including the floor (changed floor boards to 75mm ply due water damage). I was told that joists were ok, although I now have reason to suspect that they could do with strengthening. If possible I'd...

Hello, I have a 1960s semi-detached house with newly installed double glazing in most of the rooms (the rest is double glazed, but old). The double glazed window frames are 70mm wide and the glass unit is made up of 2 4mm glass panes seperated by a 20mm air gap. The radiators in the bedrooms...

Re: bleeding - I meant to say not much air coming out

I've already done this, since I was advised that after the system was refilled, I may need to bleed a few times. Having said that, I've not really found much water coming out. I will get the vent pipe replaced (I need to anyway as it leaks a bit). Whilst I'm at it, have you got an opinion as...

Thanks for the response. I'm I right to have slowed the pump down? This seems to have reduced the amount that comes out or does that not matter? Yes there isn't much head.

Hello, I've what I imagine is a standard open-vented central heating system with an indirectly heated hot water cylinder. The boiler is fairly old but apparently is well made (Ideal classic). I've recently had three new radiators fitted as well as a new 3 speed Grundfos pump (pump was...