Recent content by Thomoose

No it will not provide the required U-value but I wont loose any sleep over this because its not like the house will burn down. I will also use 25mm Celotex (foil faced) under the plasterboard.

I have had a look into this and I think can use Celotex 80mm insulation board. Install it so it fits against the marine ply (underside of roof) thus leaving at least 50mm gap between the ceiling and insulation (at least because there is a slight pitch on the roof so at one end there will be...

LoveRocket - thanks for sticking up for me - I am new to this and thought this forum was somewhere I could go for help and not to be preached about building regs. Ban-all-sheds - I have to agree that you are boasting. If I didnt need help I would not have posted on the forum - To quote your...

All circuits tested and issued electrical installation certificate compliant with Part P. Only remedial work needed were gas and water eathing. House still not burnt down three years later. I thought this would be quite a simple job and my only concern/question is really what to do about...

I am aware of Part P but even with these regulations how come so many people undertake DIY electrical work themselves? I plan to disconnect the old circuits from the consumer unit myself before carrying out the work but will have them reconnected and checked by a competent person. I am able...

Hi, I am currently renovating my kitchen and am planning a rewire. I have a flat roof and the ringmain runs inside the roof and comes down to the outlets. The ceiling is being replaced but I am unsure what to do about running the cables through the roof void with the insulation. Currently...