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Issue found. Now to fix.

To add, I’m not convinced on the floorboard theory. I had thought about that but as the noise begins on the last step before reaching the landing I am more thinking there might be slight movement in the staircase around the bottom of that newel. The noise doesn’t sound like wood on wood but wood...

Thanks. Any suggestions on how to address it before I go cutting floorboards?

Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can shed a light on what may be causing this 'creaking' noise at the top of the stairs. I hear it every time I step on the top stair and for about 4 steps along landing after that. Then it seems to reset as I walk back and happens again when I step on the top stair...

Your advice worked a treat mate. Many thanks.

Super! Thanks

Hey all, As per the title, how do I remove this rad?

Great information. Thanks for that.

Did I make a good or bad call buying this torch? I did some research and based upon budget and requirements I felt this a reasonable option. Rothenberger Superfile 2

Thanks for the info. See, I did put flux into the fitting, following advice from a few YouTubers whom I deem to be reputable.

Thanks. Took my time and made sure I knew what I was doing. One thing I did notice however was the after running water through one the pipes once it has cooled was a small amount of green or blue water immediately upon removing the stop end. I checked the joint and all seemed well and it didn't...

Solder rings used. First attempt at soldering of any description.

I was that busy thinking all complicated about the situation that I missed the easiest option. Thanks for this.

I'd love to learn to do this. Would you suggest Yorkshire elbows in this instance then back-filling?

My bad, I forgot to add that I will be installing PVC panelling over it.