Recent content by daviesmw

Hi, i'm about to do exactly the same thing - take a shower out and put a bath in. Luckily the room is long enough for a 1700 bath. I'm going to simply put the bath upto the existing tiles which run for half the length and will continue to take the water from the electric shower at one end. I'll...

Hi, I've just had a CH system installed with an Ariston ACO combi boiler. It was tested and commissioned last week. However, I am hearing failry loud knocking noises coming from the pipework under the timber upper floors expecially when the boiler first comes on. Then for the period the...

I've seen lots of threads on here about the different painting requirements for newly plastered walls but would be v grateful if someone could confirm what is necessary BEFORE i do the wrong thing! I've just had my house skimmed, 95% on plasterboard 5% on sand/cement render, it is now dry so...

my concrete floor in kitchen/dining room was laid some time ago without a DPM and is also quite uneven. What is the best solution in terms of sealing the floor and adding a latex etc screed over the top to level off? Or would you suggest taking up the whole floor and replacing? Many thanks

I need to insulate my timber suspended GF and am not sure exactly what to use. I've seen different ideas: 1. Foam insulation supported by a mesh fixed to the joists. 2. Rigid board (i.e. celotex) wedged between the joists. Any assistance much appreciated.

Can anyone recommend any suppliers of timber self build conservatories that either they have first hand experience of or know someone else who has? I have been looking at Baltic Pine who (obviously) use pressure treated pine. Any experience/knowledge of these? Any help much appreciated. thanks

I have a damp problem in my 1900 house which has been caused by a 100mm wide channel cut alongside the base of the external wall which holds rainwater and gradually deteriorates the brickwork below DPC. The channel was cut to prevent rainwater splashing up off the concrete path which runs next...

As there are many topics regarding "should i replace my sash windows with DG argon filled cavity......" at a cost of £800 or there abouts, or should I overhaul the existing..... I had a quotation for overhauling the existing including making good all timbers where necessary, reglazing where...

Can anyone who has had scaffold erected fairly recently advise as to how much this cost? I need scaffold to the side and rear of my property (2 storey) for roof works and re-rendering the upper floor. Also, could a scaffold tower be suitable for this purpose? Thanks

downlights are available in either low voltage (with transformer) or normal . Can anyone tell me what the advantage of the low voltage lights is? Also, am i right in saying that it is necessary to use IP65s over baths and showers? Thanks

does anyone know how much it costs to get a temproary electrical supply installed. I'm going to be renovating a property over the winter months in the evenings and weekends and will need power and lighting. Or, is there anyway of a sparky running a supply from the meter will he does the...

does anyone know what a buildg regs certificate (following building notice appl'n) actually includes? Does it state all the work items in detail or does it go along the lines of "all works within the application are satisfactory to Building Control" etc etc without mentioning the specific work...

cheers andy.. much appreciated, looks like just the stuff i need

I need to apply some kind of solution to my concrete GF which has no DPM (very old house!). Can anyone tell me specific solutions to be used or brands to avoid. I assume these are all liquid solutions which are painted on? Thanks

don't forget the cost of the scaffold to give your builder/roofer safe access.