Recent content by phobe

Thank you for all the comments and ideas, and apologies for the delay in acknowledging them. I have not been receiving notifications that there has been activity on my post (probably because of a recent change of email address) On mature consideration I have decided to do nothing about my hot...

I am contemplating replacing my 3Kw element with a 1Kw in order to take advantage of the spare electricity from my solar panels during sunny days. My plan would be that I would use off-peak electricity to top-up the heat on dull days. I see that it is now possible to buy 27 inch 1Kw elements...

I am converting a garage into a more habitable space. The existing roof frames give "ceiling joists" at about 520mm centres. Will this be adequate for plasterboarding or will I need to fit noggins to catch the edges of the plasterboards between the joists?

I have a built-in kitchen unit with side panels made from MDF veneered and moulded to look like "antique- pine" tongue and groove. I would like to find this material to make a matching feature. Anyone know what it's called and if it's easily available, and from where. I live in UK. thanks...

A builder tells me that there is practically no difference in the insulation qualities of Durox-type insulation blocks and ordinary building blocks. Is he right, or is he trying to get rid of some excess building blocks!?