Recent content by Zingari

Thanks. I take it then I take off the plastic body to teh valve to get to the actuator? Also I have noticed that all the rads in the house get warm apart from one (upstairs bathroom) and having bled it there is no air only cold water it refuses to heat up. Both in/out rad pipes are also cold...

Chaps Can anyone assist as it is driving me mad. Over the summer despite having the theromostat low the radiators have been getting hot when I only want to heat the water! I suspect the British Gas MV22M three-way value has something to do with it and is either knackered or the toggle...

Thanks guys for the replies so far. I have now had a damp proofing company in for their assessment. Their view is that the membrane laid between the concrete and the soil/hardcore foundation may have decayed allowing dampness to permeate through the concrete to the membame under the asphalt...

The floor is a typical 1970s composite construction - which I think is concrete with a black bitumen top coat that acts as a DPM? It was in fairly good order as before this work it has always been covered with carpet and the only impregnations was from the carpet grippers. I was informed that...

Not sure on the screeding/primer but will find out. I know that when it was put down I couldn't walk on it until it had gone off. Also from taking some up today and removing some screeding to expose the bitumen underneath if I tap the bitumen it sound hollow. Hence the company is saying that...

OK chaps I have to admit that DIY is not my strong point. Despite my father-in-law being an instant expert who tends to disagree with me and any subject matter experts it's often easier to get someone in. Now last year (less than 12 months) I had some very nice laminate flooring (it's like...