Recent content by Jackvois

Hi Is it acceptable to use Kingspan K17 Insulated Plasterboard against an outside wall of a 1930's semi (in the living room, Hall and Bedrooms), with little or no cavity, for added insulation? Apparently this can be dot and dabbed directly onto a wall. Also...... Is the Kingspan K17...

Cheers Scottishslater Why would someone do that? Wood Rot? What would be the repair needed? Would it be new roof or local repair? What would be the cost? Cheers

Hi I've attached a photo of what the issue is. Ultimately we are buying a house and we have just noticed that the roof has a bit of sagging over the open rafter eaves. Half of the rafters appear to project out from the wall as expected but half don't appear to be there. What could be the...

Cheers for that Browfish. I had checked out stairplan, they look a pretty organised outfit. It's always good to get a solid recommendation. If I have any luck tracking down any plans I'll be sure to share!!

Hi I'm looking at putting a double winder staircase off my landing over the existing staircase and into the loft. There is more than enough head height in the loft for this and rough calcs/measurements show that a double winder staircase should fit within the designated space. Can anyone...

Hi Thanks for the reply. Well it appears that the valve is sticking, there's definitely no resistance when the lever is moved. Do you know of any way to free off a sticking valve with an actuator head on like this? I've seen other posts that state after removal of the actuator on later...

Hi The three way diverter valve on my Y type system appears to have stopped working. The symptoms are: When the system is turned on at the time switch the CH and HW both work i.e get hot. However when the thermostat is turned down the CH (rads) remain hot. The thermostat has been...