Recent content by Phil473

Its this this type of flush system/toilet... Would the Fluidmaster be suitable?

Actually first noticed it after the installation of a new boiler, and mixing tap. Not to complicate the issue, but the new mixing tap (kitchen) was producing a slight hammer noise also when switching off. At the time, the downstairs toilet was making a racket while filling, so first plumber...

Pretty much what both plumbers said.

Yes, the quote does specify that. Doesn't look that great really... Don't think those are Redland 49's, but a real mismatch up close. Look good on a detached though...

New(ish) roofs areabout 50% on the street. Knowing what I know now, I'd definitely consider the roof when purchasing. If it were near a century old, I'd factor in the cost of a new roof. In fact, a neighbour recently had to do just that when selling. My thoughts on kerb appeal... It would...

Neighbours loft conversion is a few years old, I did consider that. Doubtful they'll be replacing anytime soon. Fair point though.

Interesting... The downstairs toilet is a ballcock, no water hammer. So you may have hit the nail on the head there.

That's a good point, and I'm surprised neither of the plumbers considered it. I think its the latter, will check when I get home. If it is the Flomasta type, what would be the solution?

By water hammer, I mean a slight thumping sound when the upstairs toilet finishes filling. Have had two plumbers look at it, they both said it wasn't an issue, though the second then gave me a quote to fit an arrester, saying that it may or may not solve the noise. I'm keen to avoid further...

The quotes that I've had on a new roof are for the larger Redland 49 tiles. Or, to match the neighbours smaller tiles we'd have to spend around £3K more. I understand that both would provide the same protection, and we can base our choice on athestics. Looking around the neighbourhood, some...

Thanks, but the roof is 100 years old and we spent 3K on repairs last year. Really, we should have got a new roof in the first place. This month alone we replaced 10 tiles. Could spend 1-2K on getting the flashing around the chimney sorted, but the tiles are probably going to keep failing at...

Like I said, we do vent on a regular basis. Perhaps we could start a new thread on condensation, am really trying to work out how to select a new roofer and get a new roof in this thread. I appreciate the advice on condensation, but it is secondary to getting the roof sorted at the moment.

The new roof will have a breathable underlay. How breathable are these underlays exactly?

My understanding is that 1930's houses were designed with single glazed windows in mind, so the switch to double glazing produced potential condensation issues.

We regulary vent, run a dehumidifier. These houses are prone to condensation once double glazing has been installed and chimneys sealed. I get that checkatrade aren't the best, but what else is there? Any reliable roof federations with reliable members?