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Hi Everyone, I am considering purchase of a bungalow for renovation. It was built in the 70's and has been empty for a long time. As a result there is damp in it. I've checked the external walls with a damp meter and they appear ok, however two internal walls (block) are damp on one side...

Thanks Shaggy, Its always good to have a second opinion, and cheers for the tip about the surveyor. paul

Hi Everyone, I am considering purchase of a bungalow for renovation. It was built in the 70's and has been empty for a long time. As a result there is damp in it. I've checked the external walls with a damp meter and they appear ok, however two internal walls (block) are damp on one side...

Hi everyone, I want to replace the old windows in my 1930's with double glazed units. I would expect there to be a lintel above them, but all I can see from the outside, is a row of bricks laid as soldiers above which is a row of tiles laid into the mortor joint. My guess is that the tiles...

Many thanks, Yes the beading is internal and I need to release the panels so I can measure for new ones. Thanks Paul

Hi Everyone, Can someone please let me know how to remove the internal beading strips on Upvc glazing, so that I can fit new panels (the old ones are steamy). I have windows with different types of beading, one window has flat beading, and the other one has square section beading. Is a...

I have just purchased a 60's bungalow which has the lighting circuits wired with single stranded red and black wires (IE not twin and earth) I haven't followed the cables through yet, but they appear to pass via a number of black junction boxes. Does this need re-wiring. The cables appear sound...

Hi, I am planning a new extn of approx 4x4 mtrs, with a flat roof. Can anyone give a ball park figure for the cost to have it built. I will be supplying windows and a door so these need not be included. As far as I know there are no unforeseen problems such as drains in the way. If not a...

Hi Everyone, I am installing some new pipework for the central heating (in the loft) ready for a combi to be fitted. Do I need to put in an air bleed pipe in the return leg, or is the venting all done by the boiler?.The boiler will ultimately be below the loft floor. Cheers

thanks DAZB. I presume it is wise to fix the top of the window sections to the new joists so as to lock everyting together. I would propose to use coach bolts or similar to fix the 3x2 to the wall. It all sounds plain enough but if you do find a diagram then you can email me at [email protected]...

Can anyone give me some advice on installing a bay window where there is currently a standard casement window. I can obtain the bay and its considerably cheaper if I install it. The bay will come with a plastic roof on the top. Can someone advise on what I need to install on the underside of the...

I had a similar issue when I purchased my house. In this instance it was Red Ash rather than shale. I had a surveyor do a test, which basically involves taking a sample from under the floor and testing it. happily I didn't have the red Ash, but the survey cost £150 in 1996. The surveyor said at...

Hi, You need to find out where the damp is coming from. There could be several causes. If its only recently appeared then this would indicate a failure of something such as gutters, damp proof course, roof. CWI is really only intended for preventing loss of heat, it isn't a cure for damp. I...

The window is in a small kitchen and is also at the front of the property. The adjacent window at the front is large (2.3m) and so I want to balance the visual impact of the proerty from the road. I do agree that 250mm each side does not warant the cost! Anyhow thanks for your reply.

Hi clare, I agree with the other posts, that if you put in loads of oxyginating plants then a pump may not be necessary at all. Have a trip to an aquatic centre and ask their advise as the plants can be quite cheap. You may need to start afresh with new water, then add the plants then the fish a...

I want to replace an old window with a double glazed unit which is wider. The existing window is approximately 1m wide and the new one will be approx 1.5m wide. The old Lintel, which I believe to be a cavity type, will have to be replaced with a larger one, I presume. Does anyone have any ideas...