Recent content by shandy

Thanks for all feedback, I will show this to my installer Re: pipework levels - My installer has not done this type of job too many times I believe. Could you recommend how I could find someone who could give me as second opinion on this to ensure it will work? Simond - Basically, it...

Nixt, thanks for that. I have a fair amount of wood for starters and plan to obtain it for free thereafter! Any idea of the approx cost of this operation. I hear the neutraliser can be pricey. Thanks again

Hi, We currently have a new gas CH system. I am getting a multi fuel stove fitted and have decided (alomst) to go for a large stove which will also heat the radiators to try to save on the gas bill! As it is not a usual situation can anyone confirm that this will be a relatively...

I want to insulated the gap between the roof and the building internals. Also I presently have no insulation around my dormer walls. What is the best type of insulation to use for this purpose? I assume some type if rigid board. Also what is the best way to fix the insulation in position...

I have to route the ventilation of my extraction from my new downstairs cloakroom through my garage. Does anyone have experience of this? What is the best option: Box in a standard vent with plasterboard or a rigid fire resistant pipe? How much plasterboard is required for 1/2 hr fire...

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy such a door, online or otherwise? I need a "1/2 FRS C Door with soft closing with a smoke sea and intumescent strips" according to by local building guy from the council. Thanks in advance

I have a window which opens outwards (hinged at the left), which also slides along runers (top and bottom) so it can be "turned around" for cleaning from the inside. My problem is that for a while the handle (which turns from the horizontal position, anticlockwise to the pointing down...

Yes, I believe its a cas eof removing the old actuator and soldering a new one in.

Thanks. Have posted a message on screwfix but no reply 24 hours on. Any suggestions? Cheers, Colshandy.

Guys, A wee while ago the flaps on my Vant Axia bathroom extractor stopped opening. The fan itself appears to still be working but obviously is ineffective without the flaps open to allow airflow. Have spoke to the tech support at Vent Axia an he has suggested that I need to replace...