Recent content by volvomanx

Thanks Muggles, MikeCip and FiremanT. MikeCip, the Classic 38CDI sounds like a good option. I'm all for bullet proof and the larger size would not be a problem. Looking at the maximum 64.1kw of appliance heat that the meter will safely supply, it looks as if I'll just about be within this...

I am thinking of getting a Worcester Bosch 36 cdi combi. I am also having some building improvements carried out and when finished the plan is that the boiler will be fitted in the new extension. This will place it about 12 metres from the meter. In assessing flow rates for this combi would I...

Hi again. I bought the 13mm size. Havnt tried to fit yet but i reckon they will do. I need to remove the door and lay flat to work on it. Problem is that it is really heavy. I was thinking of taking the glass out first to lighten the load. Both panels have blown anyway so i prob cant damage...

Hi dyorkie. Sorry for the delay in answering. I had no luck with my window problems but I may have found a suitable replacement door hinge/s. If you have the same style as me, installed about 16 years ago, I have found a company, HD Hardware that sell what looks to be a close replacement. May...

Hi jbrs2k, Thanks for the contact but unfortunately, i'm still in the same boat and not made progress. That time of year again though so I will be having another bash soon. I was thinking of giving one of those Window Doctor type repairers a call to see if they have any tips etc. I will let...

Thanks again AronSearle. The missus will have the final say over finish, but I will know now how to proceed. Regards, volvomanx

Thanks for the prompt reply AronSearle Your advice sounds good to me and I'm happy to do that. Just to be clear though, if I was to use a hardwood board, can I use a plywood base and nail into that. I know I would not be able to glue in the same way as chipboard. Regards,volvomanx.

I live in an older bungalow with solid brick walls and a solid concrete floor. I need to improve the heatloss problem and I am going to insulate the floor. I know this will raise the floor level but I can deal with this. My intention is to remove the screed, to reduce the overall height...

Hi jbrs 2k Since posting I have made a little headway. I used one of those hand held metal detectors, the sort used to find pipes and wireing within walls. I was looking for signs of nails/pins but found none. I did detect metal though. I had a strong reading along the lower horizontal of the...

Hi, Sorry, a touch of brainache. All the floors were replaced with pored concrete. All the radiator pipes are within and also a couple of iron gas pipes. Regards, Volvomanx

Hi everyone. I live in a bungalow that originally had wooden floors. These were replaced by a previous owner but I want to restore the suspended floor. I am not sure whether to go with block and beam or to use wooden joists and T&G. At any rate, I will need to build sleeper walls. It may be...

Hi there everyone, Some years ago we installed, c/o BAC, some new wooden windows. The bay windows consist of 5 sements of which 2 segments open and the other 3 are fixed. When the frame was fitted, the fixed casements were then pushed into the main frame. I would like to remove them for...

Thanks for the Clicky Thing cumbraihandyman. I guess with all the above views and advice I will forget about the rising damp theory and go with trying to alleviate the condensation. Thanks everybody for your input. Regards, volvomanx :)

Ok, thanks for your valid opinion foxhole. Can you see a problem with me using the Oldroyd membrane against the brickwork before I insulate. As I said, this method will create airflow between the attic and sub floor with the air flowing behind the membrane, which is dimpled, and over the...

Hi foxhole, We dry washing outside if poss but over the winter it is dried in the bathroom where the dehumidifier is always sited. Damp towels after showers are also dried in the bathroom. I know we do have quite a serious condensation issue but along side this seems to be what appears to be...