I am assuming you have insulation in the ceiling space and if you Search eBay for downlight hood and install them over the downlights it will help...
Dependant on what your structural engineer specifies an option would be to fit a timber of 47 X 225 at right angles to the existing rafters,...
The choice is yours but if done correctly the water and the surface you coated with PVA should never meet each other.
Hi, on Point 1 it would be ok to scrape off any loose or flaking paint, give it a light rub down and then PVA the walls and it should then be good...
Thermalite blocks would be a good choice but I would consider rendering the outside face to avoid them "sucking" in rainwater.
It will certainly perform better than a timber shed but you will need to make sure you have some form of insulation and heating and also some...
I am with you on the solid fix into studwork or a backing board behind the plasterboard approach but there are some very good cavity fixings...
You could simply use the exiting batten or, as you mention yourself, fit a new batten in front of the existing one if you need a wider fixing...
Fixing them down with screws is much better to cure the squeaking but check also that the underside of the floorboards is not in contact with any...
You could probably use the traditional method of using lead plugs and then use a lead sealant as it will give a bit of flexibility rather than...
According to the Span Tables you are within the limits for load bearing with just what you have now, i.e. single 6 X 2 joists. Have a browse at...
The joist size for a span as short as that would be fine in my opinion but you could also fit noggins of 6 X 2 mid section if there are none. Top...
Hi, you could use an angle grinder or Stihl saw etc to cut out just the correct size or to create far less dust you could stitch drill the blocks...
Welcome in Stephen, I will assume you mean the inner leaf of blockwork ? If so you would need to support it just the same way as the outer leaf...
Shame I am not heading your way as I would do it, I have the drone for surveying too and in my opinion it is a very profitable £1500 job. Maybe my...
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