Recent content by deaftoan

Hi masona, Thanks for the quick response. I'm assuming the breeze blocks were used as an accepted cost saving because that section of the wall was never going to be clearly visible? If so, should it have been rendered from day one or can a breezeblock wall resist the elements as well as an...

Hi Folks, I've recently bought a house where the previous owner had its garage converted to an additional downstairs room and extended kitchen. It's a semi detached property and the extension has a pathway to the side of it to allow 5 or 6 other houses (and mine) access to their gardens...

Breezeblock wall used as support when laying paving slabs accross trench

2 photos of paving slabs bridging pathway to house, possibly above DPC

Hi RF Lighting, That looks like the sort of solution that fits the bill. I'll get on it tomorrow. Thanks Both for your quick responses. Huw

Hi PrenticeBoyofDerry Thanks for the quick response. I had a quick look on screwfix and saw these http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-instant-release-intumescent-downlight-fire-hood-150mm/56254 I believe the lights are something along the lines of these (but i can check tomorrow if...

Hi Folks, The wife and i have just moved in to our new home and having previously lived in a very cold victorian house i'm looking to make sure the attic is well insulated before the winter kicks in. When i popped up to the attic the other day i noticed that the dowlighters in the ceiling...