Recent content by TriMattRdg

Suspended timber floor with 22mm caper board on top and brick wall that will have a lime levelling coat , having IWI on external wall and one party wall if this is what you mean

Thanks for responses in flow direction, on testing this morning they do seem to heat up evening within 20 minutes but I may get the installer to check anyway and rads need to come off wall anyway for plastering . We have plastic pipes going to reds in other rooms (granted not veritical) and imo...

This rad can be hung on either side , so is it not a case of just flipping over ?.

Thanks - I’m pretty sure two bars to the centre partially heated up first . I’m not a plumber but I would not have installed this way just by logic of the arrow! This was installed by a local established company so is frustrating . Thankfully the rad needs to come off for full replastering...

Can you elaborate please @jurassic sparkk

I had this vertical radiator professionally installed but they were not sure if they had fitted with diverter on correct side! (note flow is right and return is left) . Radiator is really slow to heat but does get there eventually . Does that sticker indicate flow direction or point to the...

We have had joists replace and rockwool insulation inserted and tomorrow will be putting floor covering on (22mm caper board). Some walls will have wood fibre IWI. How much of a compromise is it to sit these on the chipboard and build up wall ? I know technically you are meant to cut it back but...

We are looking to insulate the bay window and have removed the old Frame that supported a seat, this has uncovered the cavity. On the side closest to the neighbour a significant build up of polystyrene balls has occurred - maybe they didn't but a barrier in the cavity when they insulated - so...

Out of interest how have you dealt with the detail where the joists go through the wall , and the join with the wall ? -Should I look to fill the gaps where the joists enter the wall with a lime mortar mix ?. Have you used vapour barrier on top and sealed at the ends or simply butt the...

Thanks, going to take all the above into account . I am opting to have all the boards taken up to do this as I want to try and get everything sorted under there as really want it do be the last time I go under the floor!. When we moved in we noticed salts on the dot & dab walls and on prising...

I'm getting around 30 SqM of suspended floor insulated in two weeks time. I'm torn between Steico Wood Fibre Flex 100mm or Rockwool 100mm - I can't find much on wood fibre being used but I really like what I have read about the material. Also we currently have traditional floor boards - the...

I had an issue last year with some damp timer behind the chimney stack (shared on Semi-Detatched of 1920's property) have since had flaunching completely re-done and , repointing on my side and a new lead tray along the back of chimney as proactive measure and to repair leak. After recent rain...

I have noticed a draft coming through where the downstairs loo is situated. What would be the most straightforward way I could seal this area around the soil pipe?. Hoping to do it myself. It's a cavity wall in 1930's house. Thanks

Thanks both , he has moved the door up slightly and am now happy with finish so glad I asked , also improved the latch as it was rattling within and now closes solid. there is a gap at the bottom of less than 10mm so I will look to fit a drop seal

Recently had a threshold/internal step put in made of oak to replace the old mdf one . It seems there is a huge choice of osma oil products - what would I need for best protection and natural look. Just an oil or a protector as well ? If so could you recommend a kind. It is indoors but can get...