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Thanks for the replies. I think that the vapour transmission might be the problem. I didn't really consider that the mineral insulation would still allow vapour to pass through. I've deceided to use the bathroom this week so not to create any vapour in the ensuite where the downlights are...

Hi Onecall. Got your message. I just want to know if my thoughts on the cause of the problem appear logical to others or whether someone thinks it could be another cause. Could the underlay become saturated / hold a lot of water from condensation? I'd also like help / advice on how...

Over the past couple of weeks I have had condensation in my loft which I have put down to the cold spell. The house is a new build approx 5 years old and is fully insulated at the ceiling. I can see down into the eaves so believe that the ventilation in the eaves is ok. However, due to the...

I would appreciate some help with wiring a two-way switch in my garage. Currently there is a single switch with C, L1 and L2 which operates a light. Two individual cables, one from the consumer unit and one from the light connects into the switch. One brown wire connects to C and another to...

My house has a cold water storage tank which is located within high level storage in the second bedroom. Can the tank be removed and cold water supply converted to 'off the mains' i.e. supplied when required straight from the mains? Would this be a lot of work to carry out?

Do you need to seal plaster first? Or is this not required because the tiles will be fixed with an adhesive anyway?

Hi I am obtaining a price for floor tiling in my kitchen and would like some advice on how much I should expect to pay. Floor area is approx 3m long x 1.3m wide with additional tiling under 3 appliances (600mm x 600mm). Therefore, 5msq approx. The floor tiles are porcelain and are 30cm...

Thanks Shaggy.

Just a quick question. Going home tonight to seal a newly skim plaster ceiling with diluted PVA mix. Can I apply this with a roller? or do I need to go in past B&Q (again) to buy a brush? Thanks

I posted a question on here previously about a couple of leaking radiators. I have now discovered that the leaks are coming from where the thermostat is screwed to the pipe coming up from the floor / passing in to the radiator. If I unscrew and remove the thermostat there is a nut with a...

Thanks for your help. You mention the puddle under the boiler due to high pressure - would this also be a reason for the radiator leaking at the valve? What is the best way to release pressure back down to 1 - 1.5 bar? Or will the boiler gradually do this and should the leaks stop once...

I have recently moved in to a house with a new Combi boiler / central heating system fitted. I don\\\'t have much experience of combi boilers - my last property was all electric. 1. When I moved in boiler / radiators were working fine - no leaks etc. - but I did notice the radiators were...