Search results

I live in an "L" shaped bungalow. The "_" bit of the house is open plan are tall (1.8 m) column type and the radiators take AGES (1.5 hours to get hot all over), when they do get hot, the room starts to get warm, but it does take about 2 hours to start. The "|" bit of the house have trvs...

I have about 50cm between plasterboard ceiling (attached to joists) and thick plastic backed 'sheeting' attached to the rafters. There is very little insulation in this space (that I can see through spotlight holes, there is also very little access.... spotlights is about the lot ! What...

I'd be interested in an answer to this as well ! I've got a plasterboard alcove which isn't 100% level... So does a plasterer just skim a uniform 3mm thickness across the plasterboard... resulting in an unlevel finish? Or do they have the skills for a level so a skim could be 3mm in...

Oh :( In that case then.... can the UPVC be painted with a 'special' paint to give a decent finish?

We currently have white UPVC double glazed windows and frames. I'd like to replace it with black UPVC on the outside. Is it possible, and how easy, is it to replace the plastic surrounds and frames? Or do I have get the window completly replaced ? Ta.

My shower was draining slowly so I took the base off, removed pipes/trap cleared all the usual hair and gunk out and it's better. But... From the shower trap there is a 18" flexible pipe laid horizontal in a C shape that then connects into a solid vertical waste pipe. I figured the long...

Yup.. Thanks John... I'd read that, but I don't have condensation problems ! I vent the tumble dryer outside. We have bathroom extractors built into light switch and timers to continue running after switching off. We tend to open the windows quite a lot, kitchen window when cooking...

Ummmm... Yes to which bit :wink: Or Also, all the rooms seem to have a 25mm gap under the internal doors, which I read somewhere on this forum that this would help with ventilation, but I guess the fresh air has to come from somewhere ! Who would be the best person to speak to about...

Hi, I currently have a large open plan lounge / diner / kitchen. Double Glazed - No Trickle Vents. Open Chimney (No fire) I am intending on blocking off the fireplace (putting in a hit/miss vent) But this will be the only ventilation into these rooms.... is this sufficient? I am...