Recent content by Heather2011

Hi, I had a rear extension built a few months back. Around one corner where the extension joint onto the existing building, there is some damp which we couldn't figure out where it's coming from. We had 4 building inspectors and a surveyor examed the issue and advised varies remedies but none...

Hi, We're planning to fit an ikea kitchen ourselves - finger crossed! I have a few questions and was hoping to get some thoughts/advice from the forum. 1. Ikea has advised that all their base units are designed to be wall-hang and the legs are not designed to support the weight of the...

Thanks for all the thoughts, exactly what I needed. I'll arrange to meet up with the building inspector asap and see what he says about the lintel. As for the drainage pipes, what is the easiest and most necessary remedy, consider that the pipe has been laid and partly buried? Below are a...

One of the pipe will be dis-used but the other one is permanent.

Re the drainage pipe, I thought the same as you but the builder said it fine and we arranged building inspector to check it for assurance. He advised that it's ok in our case not to bedded in shingle or wrapped in compressible material. as the pipe doesn't go through the concrete foundation...

Thanks Tony, yeah, I think it's a good idea to get the building inspector checked. In terms of the workmanship, I agree it's not the best. In fact, I was a bit suprised when I first saw it. Comparing to his previous work which I have seen and looked fantastic, it does look a bit 'untidy'. I...

Hi, I'm having an extension done. At the moment, the oversite work has just started. The brick layer laid a few concrete lintels over the concrete blocks to bridge over a couple drainage pipes. Where the lintel is too short to cover the opening, he put down some old reclaimed face bricks to...

Thanks both! I think th plumber said the mains pressure is pretty good. In terms of using two showers, I am aware that they might not be able to work together, which is fine with me. I think most times I'll only have one on. So put aside the two showers, which boiler is more suitable for the...

Hi, I'm replacing my current condensing boiler (with cylinder and water tank) with a combi boiler. It's a 3 bed bungalow with a shower room and a bath room. 8 radiators in total and all on the ground floor. On the Worcester Bosch website the recommended boiler is the 30cdi but my plumber...

Hi, Thanks for sharing thoughts. To clarify, below is the payment details he proposed. The work is a 24m2 single floor extension, plus garage conversion and move a couple of internal walls. The quote doesn't include electric or any 2nd fix carpentry work. His reason for deposit is to...

Hi, I'm doing an extention and garage conversion work and am about to sign contract with the builder. He has asked for upfront deposit (£2500) and the staged payment seems 'top heavy' to me, i.e. 40% of contract value when the extension is built to DPC level. I'm feeling a bit...

Thanks John :)

Hi, I'm planning to change two radiators The current radiators are double pannel single convector. They were fitted many years ago and doesn't give out much heat. Therefore, I want to get something which gives more heat for the same dimension. I'm more interested in the double panel double...

Thanks very much John! I can now happily go grab those bargain rolls now! :-) In terms of hte air gap between rafter insulation and the tiles, how can I check this? I had a look earlier on in the loft and it looks to me that the existing rafter insulation is glued onto some sort of felt. Does...

Hi, I'm planning to insulate the loft (floor joists). A few questions here and would appreciate any advise. The distance between the floor joists is about 57.5cm. Searching in DIY stores, I can't find precut rolls with the exact width but spotted a special offer with B&Q - £3 for 3 rolls...