Hi, I am thinking of converting my 1906 house loft for storage etc. There is no underlay to the tiles but roof generally in good condition. I would like to insulate and maybe plasterboard just to make clean but am not sure of the implications of condensation etc. I have looked at the triso...
Hi there, my 1906 house has in the past had gas fires fitted - these have now been disconnected. We are planning to replace the fireplaces/fires with reclaimed surrounds and grates. I think the chimneys may need relining due to the amount of debris that comes down them - bits of brick etc. Is...
Hi, Am going to be changing a fire and fireplace in m front room. What do I need in terms of grate/back = do I just change the front, will the new fit in the hole that is left? - am a complete beginner if you havent realised!!
thanks for that - what about the floor - I guess there is no DPM in that and I would obviously want a floor finish/carpet or similar? :?: would i need to do anything about ventilation to the roof. currently it is joists that need replacing with rotten ply and then felt. also any ideas about...
I am thinking of converting an old dark room in my garden into an office. It is a single brick construction with concrete floor. I know the roof/windows/doors need sorting but how am i best getting it 'habitable' ie warm/not damp etc. Any ideas would be welcome!
Thanks in advance
thanks for that - its for a new system and as they dont have all the sized I require am using them in connection with some Stelrad rads so sounds like will be a good match. Was thinking of getting TRVs etc from there as well.
I have a large 3 bed edwardian semi and am going to have a new central heating system installed for various reasons. We want a condensing combi ad will need 11 rads. When he looked round plumber said 2 weeks work for 2 men. The plumber has also inc in his price for changing the bathroom suite...
I have stripped the bay of my bedroom and below the window the wall is thin ply wood - is this OK to skim over when the resto of the room is done?
Thanks