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As mentioned above the gas pipe is definitely earthed its right next to the meter. But we are still confused about the other pipes needing earthed would it be ok to link all the other pipes to the gas pipe at the boiler? And would this then make them all earthed? The...

Thanks for the replies. No the consumer unit is defiantly not 17th edition as it is an old one that still has fuse wire! So what needs bonding there is 3 x 15mm pipes at the bottom and 2 x 22mm at the top i think i will double check tomorrow. Thanks Steve

Hi all,sorry if this is in the wrong section. Its just that over a year ago my father in law had a new combi boiler fitted in his utility room now the same fitters seviced it again a year later which was fine,but my father in law has just taken out AA boiler cover and they came to...

Cheers Woody I have had 2 companies look at the property first said there's no air movement try a new extractor fan in the bathroom and a couple of air bricks/vents the other suggested a positive pressure unit to pump air around the flat.its caused down to the current tenants living situation...

Hi i own a 19th century downstairs flat and it is suffering from condensation damp/mould due to no or lack off air flow in the property. I am looking at installing a couple of Ultrovent Core Ventilator's (core air bricks) I just have a couple of questions 1.Which rooms would be the...

Do you think building control will be ok with not putting any in?,i am putting 270mm in the loft,cheers Steve

Hi stem yes its between the kitchen ceiling and the bedroom floor void so you don't think its worth putting any insulation in it would be easier for lights cables and pipes etc,any more thoughts cheers Steve

Hi everyone just after some advice on what insulation would you put in floor joists in our new build extenstion,its a kitchen on the ground floor and our bedroom on the first floor.But there are 10 downlights in the kitchen ceiling gu10's the joist's are the eco joist's. Thanks in advance Steve

Cheers mate,will be bothering you again no doubt!! Steve

Hi Noseall,im fitting new lead flashing on my extension and i know on code 4 i can use lenghts of 1.5m long but what is the overlap? is 150mm enough? Many thanks mate Steve

Cheers mate screwing it is i thought it was a no no on roofs but as ridge tile's are covering they would have to come off in anyway if there was a problem with final top row of tiles in the future,cheers mate Steve

datarebal Thats what i think i'll have to do I still need the nib on the front of the tile to stop any driving rain,so i was going to cut the top of tile and re-drill 2 holes and nail then my ridge tiles fit over. Would you screw them instead of nailing? Cheers Steve

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I have had another look at my roof and its not possible to over hang the tiles more at the last course as the tile is bigger and goes past the peak,Please see photos any idea's do i have to cut the last row of tiles now then? http://www.diynot.com/network/peasie/albums/