Recent content by PleaseDontLeak

Just to say thanks for your input on https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/garage-conversion-vapour-barriers.532601 :)

Hello, I have a garage that has already been converted - not by myself, but I'm not impressed with the builder who did it. Nevertheless, I am modifying it and am running into one or two issues. I have included a diagram and photos that shows the current state of affairs. The garage is split...

Thank you all. I appreciate they may not be doing a great deal Woody, but considering what they should be doing I'll opt on the safe side and follow the previous advice and keep them in situ. Thanks once again everybody for your input.

Hello, This used to be part of a garage and a number of years ago got it converted to a usable room; this is a single storey and the breeze block wall is the inner cavity. However, after stripping back the tiles to redecorate I find these metal straps that are screwed to the breeze blocks and...

I'm attempting to size a new domestic system, and I'm using this PDF from Copper Plumbing. In it, it states that a 1/2 " washing tap has a recommended flow rate of 0.2 litres per second, so 12 litres per minute. According to my supplier, they guarantee 10m head and a flow rate of 9 litres per...

Hello, I'm looking for a bit of advice as I'm feeling a little bit out of my depth... Oh boy... Not a good pun when I'm talking about plumbing and water! :eek: Anyways, as the title says I'm interested how you should go about designing a new system. I'm needing to replumb an old building we...