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    Tiling a bathroom

    Dear Forum , I heard that Unibond anti-mould adhesive/grout is best for bathroom, but my tiler said it takes longer for him to do and it dries quicker. He mentioned that he uses Tilemake product? His charge for putting tile up the wall is £30/square meter. Can I have your views please. thanks
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    Waterproof Board

    Dear Richard/Trowlmonkey/Dext..? Thanks for replying - much appreciate for your advice Richard, when u said Moisture Resistant Board (green), did you refer to the Aquapannel? Do I need to have plastering afterward? All, also a colleague of mine said he had his bathroom done with...
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    Waterproof Board

    Dear Forum We are going to have a studd wall built which the builder suggested to have timber, plasterboard and plaster over it. Since the shower is going into this area, my tiler suggested to have somekind of waterproof board. Can you please suggest 1) a few names for the WaterProof Board...
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    cooker near washing up sink

    Dear Forum, does any one know the minimum distance betwee a gas cooker and the sink. In our case, the cooker is put on side of the wall and the sink is near the wall adjcent to the 1st wall. ie between cooker and sink is the corner which jammed between cooker and sink Thank
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    Insulated Plasterboard

    Dear Forum, We have flat and sloping ceiling and drarf wall which we would like to have them insulated. Can you please advise how this can be done and what is the best material for insulation this kind of ceiling. Thanks again for your help
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    Chimney Removal

    Thanks Stuart for your reply - much appreciated. Can you adivise a rough costs for fixing the problem excluding the scaffold cost and do you know of any good person who can do this in and around the Bromley (Kent) area. Thanks again for your help
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    Chimney Removal

    Thank Stuart. We have the stack down to roof level and then tile the roof. Also, since there is some damp in the room below the chimney, we wonder if we can fix the problem without having to removing the stack ? Thanks
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    Chimney Removal

    Dear Forum, We want to have a chinney removed to roof level and would like your advice as to whether 1) we need to apply for a Building Regulation/Planning 2) how much would this cost. Thanks
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    Boiler next to window ?

    Dear Forum, Can you pls advise whether there is any dangerous when the boiler is installed next to a cooker ? and/or minimum distance between these equiptments Thanks again for your help
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    Boiler next to window ?

    Hi guys, thanks for your constructive feedback/comments. The boiler is Worcester Bosch 42CDi (width 440mm). The space we have is 650mm and the window can be kept close if this needed be. Where do I get the regulation about the space?. Can boiler be also next to a fridge? Thanks again...
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    Boiler next to window ?

    Dear Forum, I am now totally confused as one corgi engineer advised not to have a combi boiler put up to the wall next to the window whislt the British Gas guy says it is ok. Both use the same boiler. What is the limitation as to the space from the window and/or what are the problem by...
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    Combi vs Heat-only boiler for a 5 bedroom house

    Hi George, how much do you charge for the boiler + instalation? Also, how far do you go outside surrey Thanks
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    Some advice on Heatrae megaflo 300 PLEASE

    Hi Mark, I understand from your website that you don't cover London/Bromley area. Can you recommend someone you know can fit a Megaflo boiler in my area? Also would be grateful if you could advise whether I need to check out whether my loft is strong enought to hold the heavy boiler. Many...
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    New Boiler and old radiator

    Hi , thanks for your email. Could you please explain what one-pipe system is? The plumber did not mention any specific model but is there anything wrong with "junior/27i" ? Thanks again
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    New Boiler and old radiator

    We are going to have a new kitchen and the existing boiler Ideal Mexico (looks newist) but bulky so we thought may be a new smaller size and higher efficiency boiler. The Plumber mentioned Worcester on the floor. Further advice is greatly appreciated. thanks
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    New Boiler and old radiator

    Dear Forum, We need a new boiler (possibly Worcester Bosch) which we were told has an A rated energy efficiency. We were also advised to have new radiators replaced as the old system may not give the same A-rated performance because of its old age. Can any pls advise us whether we need...
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    Combi vs Heat-only boiler for a 5 bedroom house

    Dear Forum, We are very confused as to which boiler to installed for our home. We invited two registered corgi engineer/ plumbers. 1) One recommended the condensed boiler as he said the combi boiler is not good for large house. The other boiler recommeded Worcester combi boiler which he...
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    New Kitchen, Marble floor & underfloor heating

    Dear all We are going to have a new kitchen done and new floor. We have some question regarding Marble/underfloor heating/ Safety. Your advice is always appreciated 1) is there any restriction on what type of marble is suitable for underfloor heating 2) We were told that Warmup mat is...
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    double glazing

    Hi Richard, thanks for your advice. I don't think I fully understand some of the technical words in your message and should be grateful ifyou could furnish me further: 1) what is internal cill boards 2) what is multilocks 3) do you know of any good companies in london, kent areas thanks
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    double glazing

    we are planning to have our whole double glazed and need your advice on: 1) what to look for in a good double glaze, are there different glass, frame types? 2) any good company around London area thanks
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