Recent content by richardc

Hi Thanks for that - didn't fully appreciate the loft safetyrequirements but apart from the handrail most already there. Did just wonder why you don't like glow worms - their standard boilers seem so simple compared to the other 'better' makes? I generally assume the simpler the unit...

Hi All, Would appreciate the benefit of your experiences on the relocation of my boiler to the loft. ( easy-ish access) I'm in a small 1980 bungalow, the roof is felt and tiles with good sofit ventilation and brick air vents at the top of the gable end. My existing pot flam 40 is...

Hi Roofer, Thanks for the reply, unfortunately I cannot repair with tape etc as the 1 mtr tear is where the two rows of felt go over the end rafter and gable end wall. Even if I could pull the 25 year old felt taught I don't think I would have enough solid felt to nail over the end...

Hi All, Could someone please give me a bit of advice on a roof repair - searching has not revealed an exact answer. The roof is pitched, felted and has Marley Modern Tiles - half way up one side, where the felt goes over the last rafter and over the gable end, the felt has split and...

Hi, Would apprieciate any help/comments on my anticipated moving the boiler from the kitchen to the loft in my bungalow. Is a fully pumped system with indirect hot water. - 25 years old but all 'working' parts in stock at the gas spares dealer. The potterton manual says a miminum 3ft head...