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Hi all I planned on building a new shed this year but obliviously with the current situation its a bit tough. So, i'm patching up the old one and hoping it will get through one last winter. The roof is leaks quite a lot so I've managed to get a free large piece of plastic sheeting to put over...

Hi All, Just a quick one, I want to insulation part of my garage. I plan to stud wall and insulate with rock wool. Can I just check something? Can I attached the stud walls directly to the brick and then fill with insulation or do I need to leave a small gap between the brick and stud...

Hi Guys, I’m converting my garage into a min recording studio. The garage is completely detached from the property. As its currently a cold flat roof, I’ve been advised to add the insulation to the top of the roof rather than inside essentially making this a warm flat roof. I’ve been quoted...

HI All, I need to replace my dormer flat roofs but I'm not sure which is the best option. I have been quoted reasonable price for both Fibreglass and a Fatra flat roof system which is a PVC stabilised single ply membrane. The single ply roofer suggests this is the best stuff out there as it...

Hi Guys, I have a detached single brick garage with a felt roof. This is a 1980's build with a concrete floor and a does have a damp proof course in the floor. As far as I can see there is no leaking through the roof but one of the walls is always damp. The only difference I can see is...

Guys, I have recently insulated my garage with Rockwool. Unfortunately, I have not yet had chance to put the vapour barrier up and there is a bit of condensation on the Rockwool in the ceiling. I am trying to ventilate this as much as possible but opening doors etc but do I have to wait...

Hi all, I need to have some air flow in my garage. Is it ok to simply drill some holes in the brick and cover with a vent cover? Many thanks

Hi All, Just in the process of converting my garage into a studio and I’m just trying to get some help on vapour barriers. This is how the garage looks at the moment: Walls = Brick wall – 2inch air gap – 4X2 Stud wall filled with 100mm rockwool. Ceiling = Joists filled with 100m...

Hi All, Just trying to establish what timber has been used for my garage roof. It’s a 1980 build. I’m presuming there is a layer of OSB under the felt roof. However, as there is no insulation in the joists so I can also see a second layer of some sort of timber sheet. I’m assuming it’s the...

Hi All, I’m currently in the process of converting my garage into a recording studio. This essentially means building another room with the garage completely decoupled from the existing structure. The garage is single brick build with a standard flat roof covered with felt. The new room...

Hi All, I wonder if you can help please. I am currently building a separate stud room within my garage. The structure does not touch any of the walls or ceiling joists. The dimensions are as follows: 12 foot long by 8.5 feet wide and the height is 6 foot 9 inches. So essentially there...