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I think with a 90 degree bend and a connection to an old system of an uncertain course it's probably best This is a new installation at the back of the house which will convert an old gully to an underground system so no existing vent pipe or AAV. Having read a bit more the issue of the AAV...

We have combined drainage and want to put a downstairs loo in and connect it to an old system at the back of the house. Currently there is a clayware gully taking kicthen sink, washing machine and condenser waste. I've planned the underground system in the attached picture to replace this and...

I've given up trying to find a solution to get a 32mm sanicompact waste pipe outside so am going to commit to finding a route through the house to the 110mm soil pipe. Problem is the only access point is a 60mm high vertical portion of pipe and only one side of the pipe is accessible (the...

OK well thanks for the replies, based on which I've decided to run a separate 32mm pipe from the Sanicompact and leave the washing machine and sink free draining into the existing 40mm. Another question - the proposed drain is a ceramic gully which currently takes waste from the kitchen sink...

Currently looking to convert a pantry into a downstairs washroom. There is already 40mm pipe for a washing machine and no possibility of connecting to 110mm waste so a macerator (sanicompact) is the only solution. Is it possible to connect these 3 units up and prevent backflow from the WC i.e...

Bare floorboards in bedroom above which are screwed down for easy access. I'd also probably have it covered in rockwool to keep the noise down in the room above. The house has a positive pressure ventilation unit already fitted and is not exactly air tight either. I like the idea of an...

I've just found out that our cooker hood is only recirculating and there is no ducting to the outside world. We're getting a lot of condensation on the walls and mold so this situation obviously needs addressing. There's actually no possibility of getting ducting from a cooker hood in it's...

Basically need to make some cheap repairs to a driveway with some fairly big potholes (nothing more than 50mm deep). Can't afford a full resurface. I've been looking at different solutions: 1) Fill with type 1 mot, perhaps mixed with cement and compact 2) Use post-fix / post cement 3) Use...

Yes there's a shower over the bath which is the main source of moisture. Thought about 6" but the tile vent is 100mm so thought it might be difficult to hook it up. I see what you mean about more power but do I really need 500m3/hr given the bathroom is tiny?

Bathroom is approx 10m3 and currently doesn't have a fan. Only option is ceiling mounted and I'm going to vent through a tile vent: >Airflow QuietAir Fan 100mm 2 Speed + Timer >100mm in line condensation trap >1.5-2m of flexi tube will run near vertical to tile vent Not going to bother...

Ok thanks for the replies. I'm going to try 2 coats of Johnstone's Stormshield Pliolite with no primer, unless anyone thinks this is a bad idea.

If I use an exterior masonary / stabilising primer can I then use normal weathershield? Cheers

Our new house has a portico with a line of pillars. I think these are made of some kind of reconstituted stone. They are quite exposed to the rain which can be driven against them by the wind. The paint on the base of central pillar has been running off (see pics) and is now nearly bare...