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Well that's the plans finally approved. :D I have nearly finished the install so will post pics once i paint it. Mega thanks to everyone who helped. Graeme

Could you not build a fake bit of chimney to the rhs to extend it and make it look even?

As much as 20mm! Any way to compensate for this in the fixings? I mean I'm sure I could wait a few months but not sure she could. Was expecting to drill it Sunday... If I finish all grain sides with osmo, will it still go that far and fast? Worried now Any way to fix it then reposition...

Hi, Drying method not specified, but I think it's air dried. He did mention the odd wood louse might appear :shock: Will try rot hardener on another bit of firewood oak and see what happens to the bark. It won't ever need to hold much weight, just my wallet and specs. I'm Scottish so...

Hi, I was wondering if you could help as I bought a solid oak beam for a matle piece shown here I need to stabilise the bark front as it's quite fragile. Was thinking wet rot hardener or the likes. Any thoughts on this? Was going to use osmo oil on the grain faces / maybe with a...

I have seen carpet repairs done with a cookie cutter and they looked ok. Guess vinyl might be a bit trickier http://www.amazon.co.uk/Carpet-fitting-repair-circle-cutter/dp/B009Y89IG6 Maybe there is a version for vinyl

None other than you need to ventilate the loft. The glass wool stuffed between the rafter should really be removed. It will cause condensation to be trapped at the rafters and is an ideal situation for rot. The hardboard won't do much except make it look nice. It's all about U values and...

You are missing the difference between cold and warm lofts. If you are trying to insulate the rooms I would opt for a cold loft area which is ventilated. The insulation goes on the walls/ceilings between the lofts and habitable spaces. This way avoids condensation. Don't try and keep the...

Hi, I priced it up not a million miles from you and they want 2.5k inc vat to do a full fit and line the chimney. I guess you would get similar numbers. You still need to buy a stove on top of that. Auldton stoves is in North Ayrshire (Dunlop) and the guy there is very nice. I bought a...

Hi, Submitted a building warrant application. It was accepted with the condition I submitted some plans. A few days later i emailed some drawings to bc with front and top down projections of the existing and proposed arrangement. I included lintel, hearth, clearances and basically all the...

Hi, I'm no expert on these things, but this might help http://www.stovefittersmanual.co.uk/articles/injector-t-and-radiators/ Graeme

Hi, I fitted these http://www.heatkeeper.co.uk when I changed the radiators. There were not expensive but who knows if it actually makes a difference. Graeme

Hi, I had a similar problem and stopped using salt and dishwasher tablets. I live in a soft water area and didn't need the salt or half the other things they add to the tablets. I just used the powder (can't rem brand) that morrisons sells. Came in a yellow tub I think. After cleaning...

Inspirational thread and a joy to read. Thanks

You need to do a bucket test. One of the pipes will be blocked and in my example it cleared it by doing this test http://www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/microbore-return-pipe-blockage.384565/#2950822 Hope this helps Graeme

Actually 'twas u who called him Toby. Nvm :D