Recent content by neelpeel

I hadn't asked them about underlay to be honest. I'd usually rather suss out what I need myself rather than relying on info from salesmen. Not saying that C of Y are anything but honest, it's just that I always try and get impartial advice. So this should do the trick...

I'm soon to lay 15mm thick engineered flooring in my living area. The existing floor is 18mm thick chipboard and I'm just going to lay the flooring on top (floating floor, glued at tongue and groove joints). There was carpet down previously. I'm a bit bemused by the ranges of underlay...

Sounds good. Subfloor is concrete so no probs there. What would be a good ratio of sand / lime putty / opc?

I'm just putting in a hearth for a wood burning stove. I have a couple of flagstones about 1.5" thick that I'll use, but I'm wondering what to use to stick them in place. I have a bag of Unibond Rapidset Waterproof adhesive that I used for slating my kitchen floor. Also have plenty OPC, sand...

Last hope bump. Still stuck on this one. Handle is now not working so I definitely need to replace asap. Can't find anything like this on any websites. Don't think its a form of Euro Lock. Am I better just getting a locksmith out? :-(

A wee bump, as I'm still looking for a replacement handle...

Thanks masona, but I don't think they're the same. They're 3 point locks, but I think the pitch between the handle and lock is bigger. In any case I want a good quality, chunky handle rather than one of the cheapy upvc door type as its for my front door.

The shoulder that holds the circlip in has sheared. Its also not a big area for aralditing something on. Will have a look though. Anyone recognise the lock? There isn't even any branding on it.

The internal handle has broken on my front door and I can't find anything that looks like it so I can order a new one. Its a 3 point locking system that runs the full height of the door with one central bolt and an upper and a lower hook. The internal handle/lock has a thumbturn for opening...

Before you do anything else...insulate, insulate, insulate! As JohnD says, loft is most important. Also check around skirting and windows for draughts.