Recent content by Doitproper

I see now what you are doing and assume the bed will be above the door so it can open fully. Sorry to put the “spanner in the works” but just trying to give some ideas you may not have considered. Its a reasonable sized room so your not cramped for space where you are trying to make every inch...

First thoughts were the bed would go as you’ve shown but extend over the sloped area above the stairs but also thought it may be the other way because it will be wider than the stairs and stick out into the room. However, I don’t think you need to be concerned as I assumed the framing for the...

3 x 2 fixed to wall with No 10 or 12 screws say 2’ centres (or frame fixings) will be more than sufficient and be form part of a stud wall above the stairs. You can add insulation to improve sound transmission. A minimum 2m clearance should be provided to the (sloping) ceiling above the stairs...

But also consider the contribution farmers make to the rural economy. Do away with farmers and many other businesses and trades operating in the countryside will be affected as well as a change to the landscape. Solar farms probably produce more profit than farming. Its not a binary argument...

Quite probably but I assume stamp duty would need to be paid on the transfer - around £300k ?? so also not an easy sum to find.

Its half art and half science and yes we do tend to overdo things. Getting back to your original post you have the slabs so the assumption is you will want to use these. The question is the depth you want to lay them at / how much soil you want (need) to remove. Key criteria is to lay them...

How much do you want to spend / the time you are willing to invest and how long you want the shed to last ? As a minimum I would remove the top soil (grass), keeping the soil beneath level and as undisturbed as possible. Make sure it is well compacted (walk over it with heavy steps to compact...

Yes. Give each tap supplied from the CWST a few minutes running fully open. It might suck some air out. You could also try opening them all together but not those that allow air to be sucked into the system (a long shot but nevertheless worth a go in the absence of other ideas). Being able to...

Its not unusual for the flow to the sink and toilet to be affected when running the bath if served by the same pipe. Are you sure this didn’t happen before and its become apparent after doing the works. Usually, once the bath tap is running ok (¾”) any trapped air gets sucked out of the pipes...

The cheaper service valves have a smaller flow diameter and may be restricting the flow more than previously. Similar if combined tails and service valves have been used. Also, ensure the tails are not kinked or twisted.

Some latches have the option to inset the spindle at 45 deg. Can you turn the latch and insert the spindle to take up the play in the latch ?

Would agree with freddiemercurystwin that a surface water pipe is unlikely to be more than 2.5ft down. Are you saying the down pipe is still going down or stops at / near the surface ? Problem with utility companies is they are not interested but they hold maps of the network that “may” provide...

Preferable to use 18mm tongue & grouve OSB3 which should be waterproof. If not you will end up with the mush as your existing roof when (if) it gets damp / wet. This will span up to 600mm but you could use 15mm so long as you dont jump up & down on it and use a plank for access. The T&G...

Great job for summarising what you did. Usually, the outcome is unknown and very useful for others that come across the post to appreciate the issues. Fingers crossed that the fix continues to work.

I agree with most that you say. It boils down to whether moisture is wicking up the bricks from the ground or there is a higher water pressure in the wall causing it to flow out of the masonry (bricks or mortar) onto the garage floor. My understanding from the original post was the garage floor...