Recent content by victor60

Thanks Alastair. I think based on yours and others responses i have a good plan for dealing with the problem, I am hoping that the workmanship delivers the required quality.

would it be better to have the low level vent on the outside of the chimney wall or on the inside face (room side)? considering this is an external wall.

Thanks OwainDIYer I think you may be right, if sockets is any indication at least 2 out of 10 are old with an external flat wire running into one of them. Do you think the fuses in the box would be the older wire type? Assuming it is a full rewire job for a 3 bedroomed house 130sqm in...

Thanks for the swift response! points taken.

Based on the attached photo of the electrics box, can one tell if rewiring is needed or what its condition is ? This is a 3 bedroomed house. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Alastair, can you please advise on the size and location of the two ventilation points. I presume they should be similar in area to a ventilation brick (possibly similar number of holes if drilled into the chimney wall)? would it be ok to drill a large hole say 50mm diameter and cover...

I have read quite a few discussions on a similar problem and i am aware of the various diagnosis given as to possible causes. Apologies for elaborating a little but thought to give as accurate description of the problem as i could so that the experts can thankfully help give a more definitive...