Recent content by thedoomed

Thanks both, very helpful. Wasnt aware of how to balance a system, could be very useful. Might follow-up with a couple of clarifications. Thanks

Installed new radiators when doing up house two years ago but they take a while to heat up. All are installed with 15mm tails that then connect to 8mm microbore under the floor, which all connect to 28mm (I think, could be 22mm). Plumber who done the work then said I should get it swapped out...

I want to level a small area of my basement floor to use for indoor cycling on a turbo trainer. Area is 2.1m x 1.6m. The existing floor is cement based and, as well as being generally uneven, slopes about 60mm from highest point. Mapei 3240 is recommended to depth of 40mm. Could I do 40mm then...

I appear to have water coming into my basement. I've taken photos inside and can get external tomorrow. It looks like its either coming in from the external wall, or is related to the waste pipe pictured. On the outside of the wall, there's a drain cover and a few small bushes. I can get a...

I'm looking to replace an internal door and side panel (pictured). The door itself is easy to replace and is a standard size (838mm) but the side panel will be a challenge. The frame looks like it was supplied as a single unit including the side panel. There are no strips around it i can...

There are definitely a few gaps/and cracks around the wood of the eves - which probably need replaced in a places. But not sure if its on the agenda for this year's work or next. Assume I could always put netting across from the outside this year in these areas. Thanks. Any recommendation on...

No idea. Something to be concerned about?

Are you sure the second is? Forgot to say it got sprayed in July too and didn't disintegrate. Seems to be made of wood rather than paper

Not sure if there's much on here about insect nests but thought I'd ask! Had someone out to spray as wasps next in new house in July. Was putting insulation down at weekend and found another 3 nests. It's freezing up there so expect all to be dead 1. Tiny wasps nest size of a gold ball. Gave...

Hi Luke, What type of adhesive do I need for putting HBB on top of wooden floorboards? Is adhesive actually required? - Seems a bit excessive on top of the screws. Also, is it fair to say I'd be best to lay the boards in opposite direction to the floor joists? Thanks

Yeh? Ply do they job adequately?

I'm putting a new kitchen next month with a tiled floor. I've been doing some reading and think it may be worth investing in HardieBacker Board or No More Ply to firm up my floorboards. Floor is in good condition, 40yo, but given we're spending a chunk on the kitchen why skimp on 6mm play at...

Found the following to be a good article on options: http://great-home.co.uk/underfloor-insulation-of-suspended-timber-floors/ Doesn't really cover some of the talk of damp and moisture every other bit of reading I've done does though...

I need to insulate under my suspended wooden floor. Good news is, access is extremely easy to the entire sub-floor via generous basement. Will insulating boards do the job? Or am I best getting wool? And any benefit of panelling over it?

ah okay, thanks