Many thanks for your obs. It's a small 2.5m x 1.5m ensuite with an enclosed corner shower and no bath. It's directly adjacent to a well insulated bedroom, so I want to minimise the heat coming from the ensuite. However, valid point made - I'll have a think over a cuppa. Cheers.
I'm about to install (with the help of an electrician) a towel warmer which will be heated in winter by the ch system, and in summer with an electrical element connected to a timer. Does it matter whether the ch (honeywell) thermostatic valve is located at the same terminal as the element on the...
I've been following the interesting discussion about compliance with building regs when connecting a shower trap directly to a soil stack. I haven't seen any reference in the discussions to what exactly is a 'deep seal' trap. When I bought the shower tray, I was sold a McAlpine STW3-R trap as...
Thanks Haydn
I'll explore the internet further now that you've kindly given me the proper terminology. Thanks for advising me not to use sand/cement. I may have to revert to the original 'recipe' for lime mortar, but I'm still tempted to use pva to help adhesion. I think I'll also use the...
Greetings experts!
This is my very first post and would be extremely glad if anyone can advise.....
My house, built in 1952 has a slate roof and the slates were underpointed with lime mortar. By now the mortar has cracked and bits have fallen off into the attic, exposing the underside of...