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Hi all I planned on building a new shed this year but obliviously with the current situation its a bit tough. So, i'm patching up the old one and hoping it will get through one last winter. The roof is leaks quite a lot so I've managed to get a free large piece of plastic sheeting to put over...

Can anyone help with the above? Thanks

Hi All, Just a quick one, I want to insulation part of my garage. I plan to stud wall and insulate with rock wool. Can I just check something? Can I attached the stud walls directly to the brick and then fill with insulation or do I need to leave a small gap between the brick and stud...

Hi Guys, I’m converting my garage into a min recording studio. The garage is completely detached from the property. As its currently a cold flat roof, I’ve been advised to add the insulation to the top of the roof rather than inside essentially making this a warm flat roof. I’ve been quoted...

HI All, I need to replace my dormer flat roofs but I'm not sure which is the best option. I have been quoted reasonable price for both Fibreglass and a Fatra flat roof system which is a PVC stabilised single ply membrane. The single ply roofer suggests this is the best stuff out there as it...

thanks Deluks, do you think this is whats causing the damp?

Have uploaded an image to give you an idea. My thoughts are that the wall has no room to breath hence the damp on the inside. My mrs wants to keep this so I'm thinking if I take if off the wall and give it 2 feet gap it may help. Thanks

Hi Guys, I have a detached single brick garage with a felt roof. This is a 1980's build with a concrete floor and a does have a damp proof course in the floor. As far as I can see there is no leaking through the roof but one of the walls is always damp. The only difference I can see is...

thanks. Essentially half of the garage has been stud walled off, 4x2 for the walls and new 2x7 ceiling joists inter weaved between the current ones. The walls and ceiling are 2 inches from the brick wall and exisiting ceiling, so the new stud frame does not touch the currnet walls or ceiling...

Guys, I have recently insulated my garage with Rockwool. Unfortunately, I have not yet had chance to put the vapour barrier up and there is a bit of condensation on the Rockwool in the ceiling. I am trying to ventilate this as much as possible but opening doors etc but do I have to wait...

they would but the holes will be at the back of the garage so cannot be seen unless you walk around the back

many thanks

Hi all, I need to have some air flow in my garage. Is it ok to simply drill some holes in the brick and cover with a vent cover? Many thanks