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    Installing unvented cylinder and boiler in loft

    Hi All, Is it a wise idea/option to be installing the unvented cylinder and boiler in the loft area ? I am considering this to save space in the living area. I am hearing mixed reviews about this setup. Do I need to be aware of anything other than the fact that if there is a leak its going to...
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    First floor under floor heating - fit from below spreader plates

    Hi All, I am getting a double stories extension in my property and have been researching about installing under floor heating for the first floor, I read that there is a "fit from below" system which consists of aluminium spreader plates fitted below the floor boards from under. This seems cost...
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    Log cabin treatment in winter - sadolin wood preserver

    Thanks for all your comments. I will just wait till spring to apply further treatments. Hopefully I will not see much mould/rot/woodworms until then
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    Log cabin treatment in winter - sadolin wood preserver

    I coated the outside with a wood preserver which doesnt contain wax, so there is no water repellency. I was advised someone to put some tarpaulin sheets to prevent the cabin from getting soaking wet until I add the susbsequent preververs and water repellent top coat
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    Log cabin treatment in winter - sadolin wood preserver

    Yes it feels a bit odd that manufacturer is saying this. When I check with the "crown decorating centres" ( sadolin's ) they said that the sadolin will say this to cover themselves, but people do it all around the year as long as temperature is above the recommended. I will just apply another...
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    Log cabin treatment in winter - sadolin wood preserver

    I actually did apply a coat of sadolin superdec inside ( no wood preserver inside though ). But in general should I not be doing any treatment or paints at this time of the year ?
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    Log cabin treatment in winter - sadolin wood preserver

    Hi All, I just had a log cabin from Tuin built a couple of weeks back ( mid-January 2024 ). Given that it came untreated I decided to apply 2 coats of a solvent based wood preserver ( https://www.sadolin.co.uk/sadolin-wood-preserver/ ) followed by a top coat (...
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