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I have had a cedar wood roof build & fitted on top of my summer house (underneath is the standard ply/felt so waterproofing is not an issue) What is best to 'show off' & protect the cedar? Do I need to wax it with something or paint it with something, if so whats best? See picture for style of...

Hi Not too sure if this should be posted in the gardening bit but it a wood question so... I have had a cedar wood roof build & fitted on top of my summer house (underneath is the standard ply/felt so waterproofing is not an issue) What is best to 'show off' & protect the cedar? Do I need to...

A righto. Might have to see if I can get it behind as there is no room (room side). Thanks all

Correct, the roof is an overhang that you can stand under outside. Might make a little trap door & cupboard tho`. John ..when you say "then a continuous layer over - 30-40mm" ...what do you mean? Like some sort of insulation sheet. Thanks

Thanks John Thats pretty much it. On the other side is the void of a slopping roof. Ive stripped off the boards and was thinking of filling the stud wall with cellotex. http://www.diy.com/departments/celotex-cw4000-insulation-board-w450mm-l12m-t50mm/307375_BQ.prd Does this sound okay?

Hi A bit difficult to describe but here goes (with pictures) Ive stripped out a spare bedroom (upstairs) with a view to re-skim/decorate etc. When I ripped out the skirting board I punched a small hole in the plaster board & thought nothing of it apart from the rush of freezing cold air...

Thanks all. I cant lower the hood at all because its allready below the min requirement from the cooker hob and its all tiled up. Im going to clamp it down hard and file away later on