Recent content by Grampian

The drains are slightly prone to getting blocked up and I quite like having two independent ones, but that's not a bad idea all the same. More recently I've just taken to replacing the length of piping rather than clearing it, as you can maybe tell by the joints. And I've not checked but the...

1. Kitchen sink pipes going to drain just the other side of the wall. 2. Ok thanks (I'll send you the bill if need be ;) ) 3. Ground level is roughly where the DPC is. Couldn't say for sure. The exterior the other side of the wall has paving slabs. 4. I've been coming to this conclusion today so...

I've spotted this developing situation which has 'a stitch in time' look about it. It is the front wall of a single storey house beneath the ground floor. It looks to be only single skinned in this area. Am I going to be OK to clean out the voids, put some sort of wooden former within the...

What tape thickness do you use for this? I'm guessing it's dependent on a number of factors. I was looking at 3mm - does it compress a bit to take up imperfections?

Thanks, I'm hoping it's not too tricky, just trying to determine if I need a particular sort of sealant for the outer face. Seems like some silicone based stuff will do. Hope so, just got to figure out how I can use the router correctly on the frames in situ. I'd like to use the inside edge of...

- Architecturally / aesthetically the building suits wood (although plastic would look about as acceptable here as anywhere). - Restrictions are also in place on the property and replacement frames would require approval (with associated costs) and FENSA certified installers, merely replacing...

There is ample wood in the existing frames to take away the required amount. They are over 9cm thick and the existing rebate is around 3cm. Similarly the depth looks more than enough. I was planning on using a few 5mm spacers as labelled in the diagram, and I'll be replacing the beads and...

I have a number of non-opening windows with single glazing which I'd like to replace with double glazed units. There are various reasons for this but it is in part due to one or two sections starting to rot on the lower frame where condensation has accumulated. I am thinking I can remove the...

I have acquired a 50 year old house which has barely been touched since new and have stripped one wall of it's paper to reveal bare plaster. There has never been any paint on the wall, only lining and wallpaper, which came off quite easily just with a bit of soapy water. The plaster...