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Hi, Thanks again for the advice. I have been reading a few other posts which suggested that using PVA to seal plaster was a bit of a no-no and a watered down emulsion would be better. I'm guessing that this advice is probably in relation to new plaster where there is a risk of sealing in...

Hi, I'm pretty certain that I currently have an Honeywell Sundial Y Plan system installed in my property, with a ST6400 7 day programmer, T6360 room thermostat, TRVs etc. I am interested in the recently introduced Honeywell Evohome...

Hi, Thanks - I have some B&Q PVA in the garage. What would be the dilution ratio and would you prep all the walls? Many thanks, Damian

Hi, I apologise in advance for the daft question... I am just about to paint the inside of my garage with smooth masonry paint. There are 3 surfaces in the garage - plaster, breeze block and aircrete blocks. I just wondered whether I can put a full coat straight on to these surfaces or...

Hi, I live in a modern house with 'W' shaped roof trusses and timbers approx. 75mm x 35mm. I've been boarding the loft for fairly light storage use by installing some 4" x 2" CLS timber cross batons to the joists, then 22mm chipboard flooring. I've just had one of those uneasy moments...

Hi, I am just about to cross baton my loft with 4" x 2" timbers (to increase insulation) and then board with 18mm T&G moisture resistant 18mm chipboard. I've just been reading the recommended installation instructions on the Caberfloor website (...

Hi, Sorry for the delay in replying - boarding of the loft has been put off until now. I think what I am going to do is: * Cross baton the existing joists with 4" x 2" at 600mm centres * Fix cross batons to every joist they cross and fix by diagonally drilling and screwing (70-80mm...

Hi, I live in a fairly modern house (2001) with standard loft insulation laid between the joists and overlapped at 90 deg. I'd like to board out part of the loft for light storage. I've read that one common approach would be to install new 4" x 2" joists at 90 deg to the existing and board...

Hi Thermo, Thanks for the advice. Before considering sanding, rightly or wrongly I've tried a deck cleaner (Osmo Wood Reviver) which is an oxalic acid based product. I've done just over half the deck twice with a diluted mixture of this product and it has started to clean things up as...

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Hi, I am coming under a bit of pressure from the good lady to complete the decking project I started last year! I started putting down some Wester Red Cedar decking last year and it has been left untreated over the winter and weathered accordingly with the UV, etc. She would like it...

Hi, I have a fairly bog standard lawned garden around 6m x 7m which I have done all the hard landscaping, ecking and seeding the lawn and now need to move on to planting it up. Sorry for the daft question and I appreciate that there is probably not standard answer, but generally what depth...

I just want something that is durable, can be wiped down if necessary, reflects the light around the garage and can be used on aircrete, concrete and plaster. Does masonry paint fit the bill? Thanks, Damian

Hi, Will this masonry paint be suitable for the plaster ceiling as well. Do you get a silk finish with it and can wipe it down? Thanks for your help, Damian

Hi, Thanks for the replies. What is the best way to establish if all the PIRs are on their own zones? Would it be possible to add a PIR on a DIY basis and if so, any recommendations on products? Many thanks, Damian

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Would masonry paint be overkill for what I need? Also, if I was to use a standard emulsion, would it be better to go for a vinyl or non-vinly emulsion. It would be useful if whatever I used could be wiped down occasionally and stand a bit of wear and tear. In...

Hi, I have a Pyronix Sterling 10 with 4 PIRs connected plus the front door. I would like to cover the garage and another room with additional PIRs. I'm not sure how many connections you can make to this alarm and not really knowing alarms very well I am not really sure what I'm looking...

Hi, I am planning on painting the garage which is not currently painted and consists of a skimmed ceiling, 2 aircrete walls (white powdery blocks) and 1 wall of concrete block. Was just thinking about using a white silk emulsion with a first coat of 50/50 paint/water mix, second coat of...