Recent content by Rich1

Hi I am currently converting a 1920 semi in Devon and the exterior walls are concrete blocks that are looking gloomy. They are solid but very porus and the surface material is flaky. These I understand were common across Devon and were a mix of concrete and china clay rubble from the old...

I guess I should stop worring then and leave it as it is. Thanks for all the help Rich

Just a couple of things to check Temperature sender (as per Haynes) Vacume hoses ( make sure thay are all secure and not cracked. Check the earth strap on the engine. Finally and I suspect most likely it is your HT leads. Get some good quality ones rather that the cheap options.

Building regs are constantly changing and I think its is over 100mm now. Anyway ther are several new products on the market that offer even better insulation. Whilst in Travis Perkins the other day I spotted some insulation that is about 1 cm thick and multi layered silver roll. It is...

Hi Masona Thanks for getting back to me. I layed the flooring down from the loft hatch spreading out and have covered the entire space. Have not moved any supports just made the boards fit around them. (screwed to joists- as per instructions). I have cut incerts in the flooring so that...

Hi Masona, I was talking about the ceiling joists. Thanks in advance Rich1

Hi All A few months ago I thought I would make use of the loft space properly and lay some loft flooring. I purchased the flooring from TP and screwed it all down. I am really prowd of the job I have done. However I am now having concerns about the possible implications of what I have...