Recent content by Jeff543

Update. Use a a basic cheap scourer. It works. I dabbed one in toilet-cleaning agent. https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/simply-everyday-stainless-steel-scourers-8pk-368276

i just caked it all in acrypol. Temporary solution i guess.

anything available in Screwfix or Toolstation? There's nothing specifically for woodlice, only other insects.

yes, i want to poison them.

i didn't get around to doing the job. I checked it earlier, it's basically worse, it's now riddled with termites. Any tips on poisoning them away?

What does that 'mud' consist of? Years of dust? is it all things from the outside coming into the grid?

Had top get a professional company out, luckily they said it was just lots of soft sludge that could be broken up. I don't want that to happen again, do you have any tips on when often to do regular maintenance and what sort of maintenance do you suggest? Gauzes over the grid for a start?

i poured kettle water in, the water level goes down very slowly

It's only from the top gutter, not from the kitchen etc. It's only rainfall so i'd say it was natural stuff like dust and leaves from years back.

I need a hose, thanks.

I lifted the grid and it was pretty full with sludge, i scooped it out and disposed of it. I then poured a kettle full of hot water down there.

Built 1974 There's a manhole about 10 yards away in the driveway. Noone has repaired it I don't think. Thanks.

Could this cause problems to the house? Grid in hopper at side of house overflows in heavy rainfall.

The roof's all been done by a roofing company since. Gables were rotted unbeknownst to me.

I suppose i'd have to do the whole ceiling so it all blends in?