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Hi All I am in the process of getting a new extension built. The plans specified block and brick with 100mm cavity. I asked the builder to reuse some bricks I had - this has resulted in around a 75mm cavity as the bricks are bigger than metric ones and the founds had trench blocks to start...

Hi Hoping someone can keep me right with a couple of things? I was going to branch off existing CH flow and return and put a 2 port valve on the flow linked to clock and triggered off a thermostat? Will the wiring work ok still I have a honeywell stc9400c can I just add some extra connector...

I think what I said is right. Google search found the below picture. I just need to have more wiring for the new two port valve I am going to need. Can anyone see a problem having 4 motorised valves on the system wiring?

Hi I am about to add underfloor heating to an extension that is being built. It's about 60m2. I have a gravity fed vented system with an S plan plus design so three two port valves for upstairs, downstairs and hot water all called for by thermostats or clock. When the manifold arrives I am...

Right. The extension is going up using the old bricks. As stated they were originally but using lime. Builder is reusing on cavity wall using sand cement. Will this be OK. I am a bit worried about them cracking in frost etc as water can't escape or am I worrying too much?! Thanks

Yeah ok thanks. Can you recommend a good place to buy one or is it just internet special search? Looking for something that would suit the sink and wood.

Hi Family have gone through a few "traditional" mono block taps over the years so looking for a recommendation really. This is the latest. It was wobbling like mad for a while.... A family member has tried to use glue or something to fix this previously (god knows where the original screw...

Thanks Woody. Yeah they are engineering bricks. Can I build with them with a normal sand cement mix do you think like a 6:1 mix?

Hi I am planning an extension that will involve removing some old outside walls. I would like to reuse the bricks to make a path and patio and also to build a dwarf wall. Will the bricks be OK for the path and patio? This is the look I was wanting Also I was wanting to build a dwarf wall...

Yeah. It's a no brainer really if its a new building and it needs a new foundation, I will demolish the lot and rebuild with sand cement and brick (callerton weathered red) that i thought was a good match on my garage...

I am in two minds though as the original bricks have lime render and some pointing that was done in the pas was sand/cement that has blown the bricks so I would probably need to use lime on that side and find someone who knows how to work with it... I think I am right in thinking that a 73mm...

So that means basically knocking down everything and excavating the foundations and building back up? I was wanting to keep the profile as in picture 1 and then build on top of that.

Hi, I am planning an extension to my house that will result in the knocking down of old outside buildings in the courtyard (old o/s toilet and coal store). I did some sketches and now currently have someone finishing the plans (hopefully). The original plan was to knock everything down and...

Yeah i hosed the wall down first. It won't et much sun that side of the house. Could i rake a bit out and put some over the top thats a bit smoother? Will it bond ok?

Ah so start with a little water in the mixer. Add lime and sand mix 20 mins etc?

I mixed it dry and added water at the end. It started to ball a bit so i added water until it was not balling any longer.

I have had "a go" at some lime pointing. The previous custodian of the house had at some point had sections of the house, outbuilding and outside walls re-pointed with a sand cement mix. I suspect this is why some of my bricks have blown/ or the cement pointing is loose. Also had some shrubs...