Recent content by underclassy

Hi all! I want to build an oak framed outbuilding in the corner of my property. I’d also like to build a 1000 bottle wine cellar into the floor and thought a pit 2m deep and 1800 dia. Would do for size. While I was thinking about formwork, mesh and concrete pours it occurred to me I might just...

Ok have posted a clearer pic now. Trawled about and found another thread debating whether to do anything about this kind of thing at all but not what to do. Should i call in the BCO or is that asking for trouble? The house has numerous weird adjustments from the previous owners. As I said there...

Just the bond and the cantilever weight of the other side of the chimney I guess, would pictures help?

Just started on my mate's bathroom while he and highly strung Mrs are on hols. I repaired some rotting fascia on the back of the house last month which was presumed to be the cause of the damp patch of ceiling in the corner of the bathroom. Today I took down the old poly cove and that bit of...

My mate's new bathroom - once I get all the other bits fixed!

Thanks for that Stem, despite the seas boiling, this unlikely candidate likes a 20 minute shower - longer if possible. I'm also aware of the potential hazards of fitting concealed pipework but just needed some backup re suitable options - I knew I wouldn't end up putting a monsoon head on an...

Ok, I get the message. (Retreats to balcony with service revolver. A single shot is heard.) CURTAIN

Yes I thought as much - can't get more pressure without a pump but that'll run the hw tank dry in no time with a rain head - no desire to upgrade tank so back to Electric with the head provided. Any current favourites? Sounds like I should get highest wattage available, though down in the soft...

Ah, so there are no decent electric showers out there. How about mains fed? Does this mean my only option is to upgrade the cylinder and fit an inline pump to both feeds?

Hi all, A mate of mine recently asked if i'd upgrade his family bathroom. At present he has a mixer tap off his bath (tank fed) but he'd like a separate shower enclosure and a satisfying hot shower with decent pressure. I'm in favour of a shower enclosure with a 10kw electric shower. I notice...

Hi, slugging through my loft conversion and thinking ahead to an ensuite shower room I have plans for. A few anxieties i'm sure some of you can help with: I have to move the cold water tanks as they sit right where my dormer is going. The expansion tank for my vented conventional gas heating is...

Great looking job, about to break my roof for replacement and dormer conversion. Couple of questions - don't you have to put chicken wire over the joists to support the glass wool under the floor or does your lath and plaster have enough fire resistance? I've got some board and some lath. I've...

Hmm, yes the idea of putting them on a regeneration project in Wales seems totally wooden headed - backhander anyone? However, I could strap tarps over my roof and no one would care round here so weight is the thing. Also want it lead free for water recovery so it's not going to be flashed in...