Recent content by Bibby1

Thanks. I’m googling check valves now and whether they’re something you can test/replace dumb question, if that’s on the shower, would it also be responsible for the hot water in the bath and the sink? thanks for your help

Hi. Yes the shower has a mixer. The bath taps and sink taps are separate hot and cold.

Hi Not a plumber, but hoping for some advice before going out to get help in. One of our bathrooms seems to be losing hot water, taps get warm but then cool back down. Water still runs. No issues in any other rooms and c.heating works fine. The taps aren’t mixer, separate hot and cold. we’ve...

Hi. Sorry for slow response, not been able to get the flooring up with kids being in the house 24/7 last few months. Attached a couple of pics. Since I’ve last been down, the area around the sink has become wet again. Looking inside there’s evidence of water. I’m fairly certain the water is...

Hi I have a 30s property and have been under the floors recently to replace a rotten joist end. (Reason for leak found and fixed). whist I was down there, I noticed an area quite damp. With the recent heavy rain, I’ve popped my head back down to find some small puddles. Upon investigation...

Thank you for input. I like the idea of using earth wool. With it being quite an old property, presumably the fact it’s breathable will help reduce risk of damp or mould? A few questions. Did you pack the material in or keep it quite loose? Did you insulate right up to the external walls or...

The issue we have is that the floor is so cold. You sometimes find that the room itself isn’t cold but you sit on the floor to play with the kids and the floor is really cold.

Hi. I’m looking to improve the insulation in our living room a little. Despite carpets being down, the floor is always cold due to a large area underneath the floor boards. At least a meter deep with good air circulation. We’re having some new carpets down in a few weeks and a friend has...

Thanks for thoughts of everyone. Had it tested and nothing to worry about, worth the money for peace of mind

Hi. I’m about to board over the ceiling in an old garage, which I’ve kitted out to be a bit of a garden room for the kids. Before I drill any holes in the ceiling, does anybody think there is a risk of asbestos? I have absolutely no idea what I’m looking for. Thanks everyone. Sorry if I’m...

Thanks Woody. I'll try to avoid using any sealant on the outside. As for the inside, i was only really thinking of the few bricks which are a little too dusty to paint straight over, but not bad enough to need to chop out. I was also concerned that if i go and apply a cheap masonry paint to...

Hi, I've moved into a new (old) house which had a garage that appears to have been neglected for years. I'm hoping to turn it into a usable space and would really appreciate some advice before I make any mistakes. Background - Standalone garage, probably 50+ years old. 3 sides rendered, with...

hi. Just moved into a new home and it's a project to say the least. I'm trying to do as much myself as I can but getting tradesmen in for the tough stuff. I thought the house was rendered but someone in the rendering forum has suggested it could be tartaruga, please take a look at the photos...

Thanks for the comments, I'll add the question to the painting section to see what remedy they suggest, I need something to tidy it up for a few years until i have the money to render the property. FYI - The colour difference is me, I've started painting the property but stopped short of the...