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My next question was going to be was it something to do with the OSB I used? This is the exact product I ordered: Sterling Zero OSB3 2440 x 1220 x 11mm (jewson.co.uk) A family member stated to use plywood, which I decided against due to cost. The description for the OSB stated suitable for...

No dedicated ventilation. I've always thought of it as quite a 'well ventilated' space because there are slight gaps around the garage door and under the (original) wooden side door. Not sure if that would be sufficient though?

Hi all, Last summer I replaced the flat garage roof on my mid-60s detached garage as the old one had well and truly had it. It seemed to be chipboard with a corrugated tin and was leaking all over and the chipboard was breaking up into tiny pieces. I decided to go with an EPDM kit, liking the...

My mother and father were using an induction hob for about two years with a huge crack across it. Despite my insisting on them replacing it they decided to hold out until they had the kitchen replaced. It was fine in that time though and heavily used. But yes you do have to take care to make...

Not being a tradesman myself (I work as an IT engineer), I am curious as to whether the Leccy's here get tired of seemingly silly regulation changes? Case in point are consumer units. From a layman's point of view, I understand why we went from wire fuses to MCB's, then adding RCD's to...

Hi all, Massive thanks for the prompt replies. When you refer to the sump, is it this part: Vaillant Part No: 0020195478 | Condensate drain | 24 Hour Delivery | Heating Spare Parts Vaillant 0020195478 Condensate Drain (warmsafeplumbingandheating.co.uk) To reiterate, I am not interested in...

Hi all, I am after a second opinion on a boiler leak that first manifested itself as drips coming from 2 or 3 different places underneath the boiler. It is a Vaillant Home Combi 35 that was fitted in 2016 in a new build home. I removed the front cover to try to pinpoint exactly where the leak...

Thanks for the advice. I don't have any old bed sheets sadly, do you think some sort of plastic like a polythene sheet would work or is this likely to cause damp issues as it's not breathable? Can you recommend an alternative to bed sheets that I could buy? Many thanks.

To be honest I'm not bothered about the weight on the joists - we don't put anything stupid up there, mostly seasonal things like clothes in vacuum bags, Christmas decorations etc Yes I suppose I do disturb the insulation surrounding the loft hatch when I enter but it is extremely hard not to -...

Hi all, I'm hoping the wise words of those on here can help me out. My partner and I live in 2 bed end of terrace that we moved into when it was first built, back in 2016. It is very small but has always done us well, but we now have a baby on the way due in November. The problem we have is...

In that case I think it's probably something to do with the power supply. When my Optimyst developed this fault it was still under warranty. An engineer got sent out and the first thing he did was replace the power supply. It was only because this didn't fix the issue that I went on and...

It is likely to be the ultrasonic 'atomiser' that creates the vapour from the water tank. They are notoriously fickle - there's a huge thread on here just for the OptiMyst fireplaces that discusses it. I've personally got mine going again by purchasing a third party unit from ebay such as this...

Glad it's not just me that misses the drama. Forget the polls today, I say we need to vote for a return of BAS! Bring back BAS. Bring back BAS! MOD: That would not be welcome if he behaved like he did before he left. Thread closed.

That's a shame. Far too harmonious around here.

I know it's not really on topic but I've been a regular reader here for years, since I was a kid basically. I used to love reading ban-all-sheds cut throat responses and the drama it would cause. I probably haven't been on here for nearly a year though and I don't see any replies from him...

Hi all, Please forgive any nonsense from me as I don't know much about heating systems. Myself and my partner moved into a new build home back in Christmas 2016 and we've always had issues with getting the digital thermostat system to play ball and control our heating as we expect it to. It's...

Well I read the Kevin Boone articles at both the above links while having a lie in this morning. Thoroughly interesting and informative.

Many thanks for the advice. Order placed at TLC so will swing by tomorrow morning and get that done.

Many thanks for that. The joint would be in a very accessible location apart from loft insulation - I presume having it under insulation is not a problem?

Afternoon all, I live in a two bed new-build house which I moved into about a year and a half ago (my partner and I's first steps on the property ladder!) The lighting all around is standard ceiling roses. I have an LED luminaire I would like to fit in the main bathroom but the rose is very...