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On the photo with the art on the wall, to the right there is a line in plasterwork, looks like something was filled in... was there a fireplace there that's been boarded up? I see there is no chimney stack, has this been removed? These are common places for damp spots due to not ventilating the...

So it's a floating floor? Working from top down. Chipboard Celotex DPM Lumpy screed? If correct, I'd be erring to bridged brickwork as damp perpetrator.

I've got a quartz island, that I finished the edges myself, including the rounded corners. I used a small diamond blade to make initial cuts, then used a combination of sanding disc on and angle grinder and Mirka hand sander. I then used some diamond polishing discs on my drill, starting at...

I did mine in 1:3 cement:sharp sand. I didn't use any plasticiser, but you can if you prefer a bit more workability.

Glue it back up and screw for temporary clamping, remove them before you cut, (save your blade) you can always screw back in once you've made your change. Clamp a straight edge to your door so you can slide the circular saw along it. If using a cordless, adjust the depth and cut the door in say...

I've got a Neff, was a replacement for an old Bosch. The Bosch was very reliable, but at the end wasn't worth fixing (economically). Been impressed with the Neff, very quiet and simple to operate. So far been good. It's also made in Germany. Good luck in your purchase.

Will you need drain holes if you move to double glazed units with wooden frames, not sure you will. You get condensation galore when you have single glazing, which you shouldn't get with DG. Some experts will comment, but as you've a generous frame depth, you could get a large gap between both...

Don't know, this may help. Regs for combustible items

Forgot to say, some of the dearer machines, may be double boiler, one for coffee one for milk. To the man in the street, you don't need this, single boiler version is more than adequate.

Sage Barista is a very good machine. The grinder is good, and the machine simple to operate... you are able to pull proper espressos on it with good crema, the milk wand for cappuccino/lattes etc is also good. You won't find a better machine for the money. Breville have release one that is...

The bumpy surface you posted is presumably the screed? Where is the celotex above or below the screed?, finishing in chipboard.

Are you aware if there is any insulation in the floor? I would have thought that the the DPM layer would have been under the insulation or screed (if that's the bumpy stuff in your photo). That way damp can't reach the floor covering. Is the damp next to the wall? It could be possibly the...

Like these? Wind Ties Just saying, with a wall plate installed you will need a deeper fascia board.

I have mine above the front door, inside (have a fanlight window). Nearby is a street light, so I'm running my camera on daylight mode 24/7. The footage is good. Yes, there is an app, and it was easy to install. You can have multiple users to view if you want them. Also there is a subscription...

You don't need a twist strap on each joist, maybe 2/3 spaced on the walls where the ends of the rafters/joists are. The "L" shaped straps go up the wall and the short end of the strap sits on the top of the wall plate to hold it to the top of the wall. Don't think there are "U" shaped ones...

Dry pack mortar is not dry, but not wet like brick laying mortar. You could using something like 2 to 3 parts grit sand to one part cement. Mix with water until you can just form a ball with it in your hands, fill the void ramming it in with a piece of wood and a hammer If the voids are big...

Cheers, They don't screed it though, they slap chipboard down. Not saying it can't be done. How large is the floor space... thinking about weight of screed etc. Also depending on floor covering this may reduce the performance of the UFH.

I think this is problem on all levels, but I'm willing to be proved wrong. 75mm PIR is not the recommended thickness, think it may be 150 now, there are lots with 100mm though. 25mm screed is not really thick enough to embed a 15mm pipe and have enough mass to provide a good thermal store. You...

Why not use the overlay boards instead? How far are the joists from the ground?

I've been having issues this last few months on and off with anti social kids, kicking gates/doors and throwing things at houses on the street. Hadn't got a camera, but have now, and have to say it's great, only a cheapo, I have it at the window, means it just plugs in at the wall, quick to...