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Oh, OK... Some background: - the house is entirely electric, on the 'total control' tarrif which gives me access to cheap rate electricity on demand, so long as it's used for heating (including showers, DHW, etc). - currently there is a tiny tank in the loft which runs pretty hot, and heats...

I'm looking at installing an electric instantaneous water heater, as sold by Galaxy, Redring, etc; I've read that you can't plumb these straight into a thermostatic mixer shower (which is a shame cos I just fitted one last year, only to find out my DHW system is cr*p). So, instead, I'm...

Well thanks for that. Like I said, I've been involved with timber frame construction in the past and just trying to get a handle on how things have moved on. Obviously I'm not going to just bash on and start building based on the advice on an internet forum. FYI my Dad's house project never...

Thanks a lot, tons of options then! Going to investigate staggered studs, they seem the most 'normal' option to me. Is there a rule of thumb for what construction method works out the best value these days?

So, a quick glance at current building regs for Scotland shows that things have changed a bit since I last looked! I helped my Dad with a self build in the 90s and at that time the standard way of putting up a house involved 100mm stud walls with exterior cladding of your choice. No worries...

Done... and the wife still not happy with the flow rate :roll: So what's next? Rip it all out and put in 22mm instead? Or a pump?

I've installed a thermostatic shower which is plumbed in from the header tank and hot water cylinder. Head on this system is about 3m from the showerhead height. I installed a straight new run of pipe for both H&C, rather than tapping into the bath taps etc. I used 15mm and full bore isolators...

Thanks, that's encouraging. I'll try taking out the front of the sill with a grinder. I was a bit worried it might have reinforcing in it but I guess that would only apply to a lintel?

OK this is more of a brickie question than a window one, but hey. I have a very small window that needs to go, due to an internal layout change. I've removed the old wooden window frame and now it's time to brick up. The house is made from two leaves of concrete blocks with a cavity (which has...

Thanks, that's a good point, I will ask the seller.

Hi again thanks for the replies. Definitely want to keep this simple (no split/ bi-fold etc). Ebay is full of this sort of thing- seems worth a punt... or not? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180-Pivot-Radius-Framed-Glass-Over-Bath-Shower-Screen-Door-Panel-RD814A-/220939491427?hash=item3371051863

Looking to install a screen and I'm amazed at the range of prices. They seem to start at about £50 (or sometimes less), going up to about £150, and then there's a massive leap to about £400. They all look the same to me! Obviously I want to end up with something that is fit for purpose. Any...

I'm looking at purchasing a house whose tank and soakaway appear to have failed. If I replace the tank and soakaway, will there be any need to involve the council? I'd really rather not get bogged down with permissions and fees if I don't have to. I have a friendly civil engineer who will...

OK thanks- I'll have a look in the boiler for the sensor, now that I know what it looks like. The area surrounding the house is all concreted pathways, no flags to lift. Would it make sense for the valve to perhaps be located under the floor? Or would that be daft because it's still technically...

Thanks, my gut reaction was that surely I would have a valve already. The house was surveyed as part of a civil service house purchase scheme... a nice thing to have in today's market but comes with strings attached. Just outside of the tank is a little unit which I had always assumed was some...

My house has just been surveyed prior to going on the market. I have been told that I must confirm whether or not I have a fire valve fitted to the oil central heating, and to install one if necessary. The heating system is relatively modern (late 90s) with a gravity-fed tank and an internal...

Oh just for more info, the door is made by REHAU

Thanks for the reply. It is the spindle itself that has corroded through, and I've been unable to shift it. I whacked it as hard as I dared but it wouldn't budge- either it isn't designed to come out, or it's truly corroded in place. So the handle on the outside is just dangling uselessly. As...

I'm in the process of selling a house and the surveyor has told me to fix the back door, which has a blown DG unit and a knackered (corroded) handle. I think the door is welded together so I'm unable to fix either of these problems on their own. Obviously the fastest/easiest thing to do would...

'Little effort indeed' lol. I feed my current stove on palettes, generate more heat breaking them up than I do by burning them... still better than burning oil though :D Will I be likely to need planning permission for a new flue as an external change? Even in similar neighbouring houses all...