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    New utility room - freezing

    I did notice a small draft but it's good a shutting itself! As the flap gets older it definitely gets more air coming in
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    New utility room - freezing

    We sealed up the vent and it's made a big difference. I still think there are other issues that need to be addressed and we've asked the builder to confirm what was done regarding insulation on all walls, ceiling and floor. But we're going to invest in an airflow vent at least for now. Thanks
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    New utility room - freezing

    There's only one radiator but we calculated the BTUs and this one was sufficient There is screed in top of the block and beam. And then a simple vinyl floor covering (which I assume may add to the cold problem?) Other pictures as requested
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    New utility room - freezing

    It may well have insulation board on that wall and if that's a requirement then I suspect it does - I didn't see all the building work going on. The builders we used are very reputable and have been working in the area for 30 years so I trust them. Thanks!
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    New utility room - freezing

    It's a block a beam floor with concrete 2 column radiator 500x628 1703 BTUs The pipe work was laid as an extension from the existing radiators. We've got a new combi boiler which is sufficient for the number of radiators. It has 2 external walls - one very small which has the external door and...
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    New utility room - freezing

    We had an extension built last year. But the utility room is freezing in winter (gets down to 10 degrees some days), despite having an adequate size radiator (room is 2 x 2.5m). This part of the extension is flat roof and adjoins the main living area and has a door onto the garage. There is a...
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