Recent content by willmarsh

It does appear that way but I'm not sure the other half will let me not insulate given how cold it gets in there. I'm beginning to think that fitting a rad may be the simpler solution though ;)

if you've already seen this then apologies but... http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1992/ukpga_19920023_en_1 and there is also an interesting post here: http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/showthread.php?t=8887 good luck

Thanks for the further response, however, I have discovered a challenge for the warm roof not previously considered! Unfortunately there are two 40mm waste pipes and a cast iron soil pipe that will all require repositioning to fit the warm roof. The 40mm's are no problem but I will prob end up...

Hi Cumbrianroofer Thanks for your reply and apologies if I'm mis-understanding you. I was under the impression that for a warm roof all the insulation would be above the joists thus meaning at least a 100mm step down to the neighbour? If this is what you are suggesting then how would...

I have a very old flat roof that is in dire need of a replacement covering. It is shared with my immediate neighbour who has replaced their roof within the last year (before we moved in) so is very reluctant to replace again... I have removed a section of ceiling which shows that there...

Right! I've been looking into it a little more and teak oil is not recommended for oak - can't see why but thats the liberon statement? Ideally I want the finish as white/pale as possible, oils will darken and make a more golden finish which I would prefer to avoid. Would waxing give a...

ok, it may not be green. But since I've cut it up it has moved considerably and is wet inside when I cut a 25mm slice from one side. It's definitely still drying out - Is teak oil still a good finish? I appreciate your advice, don't want to spoil it, quite pleased so far! Will

Thanks for your reply, was that seasoned or "green oak"?

I've built a fire surround from green oak and it's nearly finished - just a bit more planing and sanding to go. My question is what would you recommend as the finish. I want to keep it as light colour as possible and obviously it needs to breath in order to keep seasoning - or is it better to...

Hi guys, just to let you know that I found a good deal on the makita in machine mart - £90 for the saw + a 24t blade thrown in. real happy with it, thanks for the help.

thanks for all the advice, after a rather unhelpful discussion with wickes - yes it is a Kress tool but now distributed by Draper and the warranty only covers "manufacturing defects" whatever than means...I have decided that the makita 5704 is the one for me. I toyed with the extra £40 for the...

Dr, in all honesty I haven't heard of Kress and a google search reveals very little. I did find a rather "interesting" duo saw which is a circular saw with chainsaw attachment ...but thats rather off topic and looks quite a handfull!! Have you/anyone else used kress tools or got...