Recent content by mark2011

Thanks for your reply. I used 150mm code 4 lead. I assumed that silicone would be a solution but I didn't know if that would be frowned upon. Glad that it's a option. I could probably dress the lead a little better but maybe not enough to stop water getting under. The tiles are made of thin...

Hi All, I would be grateful if somebody could offer some advice please? I recently installed a new lightweight roof on my extension using a metal tile system. I have put lead flashing down either side of the roof and attempted to shape the flashing to the profile of the tile (as per the tile...

Yeah thanks. Due to it being a sloped roof then I don't think ceiling light will be practical. It's an art deco style house so spot light will look out of place. We're thinking of having wall lights instead. Although I am very tempted to have speakers in the roof. Very art deco. Just out of...

No problem. I don't need any digger parts at this moment in time ha

Will do. Thanks for your assistance. I'll reconfigure my planned noggin pattern to add 3 full length timber beams from the house all the way to the front wall on the back of this discussion. That should help keep it all in place. Still can't find this TB045 though ha ha.

Thanks for the reply. I want it to be more of a cosy living room than a conservatory so I'd prefer less light. I've put cardboard up to block the sun to give us an idea. It will take a lot of timber. I'm hoping that this makes the structure much more rigid by doing so. I'm wanting to use...

I've attempted to add photos in its current state. The existing roof is awful and needs changing. I've had an estimate from a structural engineer of £200 to check it out. The local roofer says it will be fine so I'm not sure where to go. The pitch of the roof is about 15 degs. I do want to...

I'm currently looking into getting a structural engineer to have a look at it.

Thanks for the reply. Please excuse my ignorance but I've just Googled TB045 and it's showing me digger parts? Is that TB4045 Celotex? I was planning on buying from Wickes but I don't think they stock that size. Can you recommend a supplier please? I've been told by a local tradesman that I...

Hi, I just thought that I’d ask if anybody had opinions on insulating roof spaces. Weather permitting, next weekend I’m planning on replacing the polycarb roof on our conservatory/lean to with lightweight tiles. The existing structure has timber joists so I’m planning on insulating between them...

Thanks. That looks like the kind of thing I'm looking for and it doesn't look too expensive. I had a quick look at the shingle type of roofing but It looked like it was only for garden sheds and the like. I hadn't seen this one though so I'll have a closer look. Thanks again.

Hi all, I wondered if somebody may be able to offer a little advice please? I've recently moved into a house which has a conservatory/extension(?) built on the back. The construction has full brick walls on either side, a UPVC French door with side lights running the full width at the front...

Didn't think the photos would be much use. Just reporting what I saw. I'm afraid I can't work out what's happening with the pipe work. There are pipes running all over the place. I can't see any obvious configuration. They disappear into a stone wall and that's as far as I can see. The boiler is...

Nothing much to report from the loft. Small tank with float valve. I couldn't spot anything which may be causing the problem.