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We did that in fact where we could before the bathroom tiles were laid. My question is - should the slate tiles not be flush/all the way down to the lead flashing? Rather than there being a gap there?

This was something I was told by a loft builder. If you think my loft company do around 30 lofts per year.... at £700 a pop for the Private Building co.... That's over £20k p.a. of business the builder is giving the BC company. Why else would my builder recommend them? .... there's something...

Here's photos of the gap in tiling/cladding of the exterior of the dormer

Here's some photos taken with my phone through a number of different spotlight holes showing underside of flat roof, and the insulation.

Exactly!? And is somewhat of a concern to me..... I will get in touch with them again .... what I'm trying to do with this thread and my research is arm myself with as much info as possible so I can't be fobbed off.... once I mention Part L, C, etc of the Building Regs that should get their...

A relative carried out their own loft conversion and Building Regs stipulated the use of chicken wire on the underside of floor joists, which then have rockwoll (sp?) insulation. Apparently this somehow provides 30 mins of fire proofing?

I've had Building Regs (private company recommended by builder) come of and check, they kind of brushed over the issue of insulation. Now I've found out that if Building regs are the builder's company (recommendation), even if I'm paying for them, they are essentially working for the builder...

Unfortunately there is/was plenty of air coming in under the floor. When I mentioned this to the builder, he said once the skirting boards are put on and bathroom floor tiles go on.... there'll be no more draughts.... something doesn't sound right to me as surely there'll still be cold air...

Thanks for your reply bobasd! I spoke to a friend of a friend, who has been in the Loft conversion game for 25+ years and explained my concerns. 1) Draughts - he says these are normal as it's the air flow between floor joists and is required in order to ensure proper ventilation and prevent...

We are currently having our loft converted and are nearing the end of the project. There are a number of issues still outstanding, which have been resolved for the most part by the loft company. Building regs are happy with their side of things. However, we're getting awful draughts in various...

1. What do you mean by the bleed valve? 1a. The small square headed screw on top corner one opens to bleed the radiators from time to time to get rid of air. 2. Not a Combi 3. a & b - noted. Thanks for the advice/recommendations oldbuffer !!

Hello, am looking to remove bathroom rad and sink in order to tile the walls. Radiator: Shut off main inlet valve (no TRV) and lockshield valve. Opened the bleed valve and left it for over 5 mins, and water keeps pouring out. Question: Is the radiator not isolating due to a fault with either...

After much research I think a Concrete Grinder should do the job. Maybe an angle grinder with appropriate blade.

Hi, I'm laying eng wood floor over existing/original floorboards in the through lounge in my Victorian semi. Most of the floor is level, however, the concrete base for Chimney breast that is surrounded by wooden floor on 3 side is uneven at one end by about 3mm. If I lay my eng flooring...

Thanks gents, hillarious! So the £1300 quid quote is by far cheaper, even though it does not include a holiday!