Recent content by mebob

Kirkgas, go back down the pub, sunshine, they need some glasses collecting.

Hi, I need to fit an extractor fan in a bathroom, mainly to vent the steam from showering, because one of those teenager things takes an hour to shower and the room is getting too wet, too regularly :x Can anyone give me a rundown on the current regs which would apply here. I want it...

Good point, Johnd, but I think the reason for the humour is that the help you mention has already been given. dgm1592 has a wet loft so unless he's fitted a lawn sprinkler up there, and why would anyone do that, then it can only be a leak or condensation. If it's a leak, find the broken tile or...

Yes, I agree with roughcaster, on a property of that age with single skin walls, batten/plasterboard is the way to go. Also, it gives you the opportunity insulate, and bury your cables. You can make a saving by running a 500 guage membrane behind the battens rather than buy the more expensive...

even better, get your missus up on the roof with the hose and you wait in the loft looking for drips, maybe with a nice cup of tea. :wink:

Hi, I'm felting a roof with torch-on felt. I've fixed 2 layers, done the verges and drips and am about to lay the green cap layer. My question is can anyone experienced at this give any advice on the best way to physically do this to achieve a good clean finish. Before, I've layed out the lengh...