Recent content by hyposmurf69

Thanks why would you leave it?Is the crud that is sitting over the edge of the DPM not likely to cause bridging? Also is it not worth re-doing the mortar below the DPC level that's a bit softer before i put a ACO channel in front if it?

Hi I have 1980's property that has just gravel pit running down the side wall for drainage of blockwork pathway.The bricks at DPM level and below theres a build up of what I think is effervescence thats built up over the years.some of the mortar is also covered in this and I was looking to clean...

Yes thats what Im asking I thought I had the correct part but I didn't so asking for some help as to which part I need.Ive included the incorrect part in 3rd pic to save other people suggesting its that one.

Hi Im trying to locate a 90deg corner gutter fitting.I matched it up with the Flopast Ogee/Niagara fitting but have now realised the profile is slightly different. The first two pics are the fitting I want to replace the third shows the profile on the Ogee fitting bought which is slightly...

Yes thats the case its a late 70's house. I need to replace the wooden fascia underneath that has rotted and then make sure gutter edge sits back enough that its behind the roof edge.The other option is to retrofit some of drip trays.whether could slip some flexible plastic just up under the...

I noticed water staining on on external wall showing there had been previous leaks and in wet weather i could see that the wall seems soaking after rain,plus mortar has holes needs repointing.Ive been up there today and checked the guttering, replaced a leaking stop end and reconnected a leaking...

I was going to do that but with the position if pipes I've got just over 400mm between the joists so should be pretty secure.

Solved it no worries thanks had a brain fart doing a job tired on new years day!I looked further into the pile of boards and have some females on the lengths to join up with just means adjoining straight edges as well in places but will will work for what I need.

The idea being that I could join male to female and then male to female etc along the lengths and widths.currently I can only join the male on one length with the female on the short edge(width of another board,giving me a weird layout,I can also align two straight edges on the lengths if two...

Hi I've got loads of T/G chipboard planks to use in the loft.Im wanting to re use what was just put directly in the insulation on a raised deck via 4x2s.Im struggling to put the boards together as they have a straight edge on one length and a male connection on he other edge.The short edges are...

Thanks only options I can see are buying a ready made custom hatch but that will likely have an surround with it that I'll have a problem with the artex ceilings or custom making a hatch and nodding the surround.Was just wondering if there are any online guides to modding an older hatch,I can...

I've currently got an old style loft hatch which is a wooden board that you just lift up and currently has some loose bags with insulation in.The ceiling the loft hatch may have asbestos in it, as we have artex ceilings in the house.What are my options?I'd like a lift hatch I can pull down which...

Hi I realise they need air flow running up from the soffit vents and through the loft but do I need to keep the ends if the joists open as well.im talking about an area like a an island within the centre if the loft so not any where near the soffit vents.The sides to the outer perimeter of this...

Hi I'm currently adding loft insulation up to 300mm and part of the loft near the loft hatch in going to board up for loft access and possible bly done storage.I have since 4x2s and tongue and groove boards.Im going to run the new 4x2s perpendicular to the current joists and then possibly...

Hi I've tried testing the heating elements,fan motor and thermostat for control unity a d they seemed too be ok.Ive also removed the oven bulb, disconnected the heating elements and then tried turning the temperature into and it still trips.Any idea what it could be?It's a Neff double oven the...