Recent content by DoctorC

thanks. What membrane did you use, out of interest?

I've got an old (1890's) slate roof in Scotland. typical construction - Scots slate, on sarking boards on rafters - insulation at ceiling level. No eaves or ridge ventilation - plenty of vent through the slates and boards. BUT- nail sickness abounds, and i'm spending a fortune every spring...

will look that out - thanks!

thanks deep down i know this - was looking for a shortcut that doesn't exist!

this forum is full of excellent damage professionals - that's why we come here! cheers! no doubt it's sunnier in Florida than it is here

Jerry, i think you can be safe in the knowledge there is no water damage - the original post suggests the pipes have been removed - not exploded into pieces with high pressure jets of water down the back of the TV

it is a typical DIY tool. It plays to all your fears, and solves none. What it manages to do successfully is remove crisp notes from your wallet. it ties you into a specific paint range (expensive) it wastes lots of paint in the cleaning process (expensive) it doesn't actually greatly reduce...

had a similar problem. though slightly larger hole..! not necessarily the right way to do it - but it worked cut a short batten and put it up in the hole resting on both sides of the opening. screwed through the plasterboard to fix in place cut an off-cut of plasterboard to fit hole...

thanks! AV is all a bit beyond me. Just as you understand it - it all changes! due to the 'can of worms' element, i'm planning on doing the grunt work myself, but will probably choose to get a reputable local chap to do the actual install and check. With high costs involved, i dont want...

thanks - i'll give it a go...!

i'm planning on mounting a new LCD over the fire place, instead of on the floor net to the fire place. The chimney breast is double sided and free standing between two rooms i can get wiring down a void in the chimney breast (not in the flue!) from above. I want to connect other bits...

there's b*gger all insulation in that. it is 'warm touch' that just means you wont get cold handies on a cold day on railings and metal surfaces. It will NOT insualte a building / shed / container. If it would, building would be a whole lot simpler! There is a reason insulation is...

i need to piant my panel doors and skirtings and architraves with a white satin finish. They are currently varnished, but the previous owners have ensured that the top of the skirtings and sides of the architraves show every crazy colour choice they made over the years - under the varnish...

when we bought the house, hall walls and ceiling were bright yellow, and coving painted in a metallic gold. yum we painted over all this successfully years ago. wear and tear, refurbishment, dogs and children mean a redecoration is underway. the coving has taken on a blue tinge -...

avoid the POD like the plague