Recent content by gordon_mc

What is the best way to find where the ceiling joists are to secure the new supporting beams?

Thanks JohnD. Much appreciated. I know I was being a bit silly, but sometimes you don't know until you ask!

Sure I'm a bit concerned as I have had to move it and it was something that I wasn't expecting, but my main reason for the post was due to curiosity. I know nothing about asbestos and I would like to find out the facts. I lifted the carpet and there was an underlay that was made of a fibrous...

Last night I had to rip up an old carpet for the boiler man to upgrade my central heating pipes and the underlay was made of a very fibrous material. Does anyone know what these are made of 'cause I'm a little concerned about a certain asbestos risk!

I hope this is not classified as hijacking, but I have exactly the same problem. Someone did work in my living room and even though I said my main concern was to have smooth walls, he spent most his time doing the jobs he enjoyed and made no priority to the finish on the walls. Hence the...

Jeepers creepers!! What have I started?!?! Or by the looks of it, a long running fued! Has been quite entertaining, but thanks to Gasman1015 who was one of the few that actually answered my question. Something tells me I would be better in the long run paying more for BG to install the...

Hi, I'm getting some quotes together for a new combi boiler. The problem is the usual conflicting opinions about what to install and I'm well confused. The first guy has been recommended by a reliable friend has said that he would install an Alpha (i think the model he said was a 24E, but...

I have an old flat in Edinburgh and have had the pleasure of removing woodchip wallpaper. The walls are in good condition, however, there are some small and some larer chips due to the extensive hacking that has been going on. Also, a door had been filled in and there was a shadow of the outline...