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thanks chappers, appreciate the reply

My builder is doing a loft conversion for me and the whole roof structure was replaced (necessary according to my surveyor). He has re-used the eternit slates from the roof (only 10years old). On inspection I have notice he is using galvanised clouts rather than copper nails for fixing the...

thanks for the replies gents. Its a main pressure unvented hw system, is it possible to do a sealed ch system with main pressure unvented system? If not I think I can squeeze just over 1m of head in any case. thanks

Hi, My loft is being converted and we are struggling to find a location for the central heating feeder tank. Can anyone tell me how much higher the feeder tank needs to be than the highest radiator? (the rads in the loft room) i.e how much head is required? thanks.

Hi, For a pitched roof single storey extension of 5m x 3.5m in Greater London I have been quoted £3750 for foundations and for brick/block work for a cavity wall, £8750! (including materials)for a cavity wall. Windows and doors are on top of this. For eternit tiled roof and guttering £2100...

Thanks for the replies Tom. and oilman. On the brick cleaning I'm not actually that fussed about doing it, it just seem to be an opportunity before repointing starts. Unfortunately some patch repointing has been done in the past with cement pointing on the lime based ( I think) pointing...

I have a terraced house that requires repointing but before that takes place I am considering cleaning up the brick faces. It a terraced house built circa 1880. Whats the best way to do this? Water jetting? Sand blasting? Appreciate any advice

thanks for the comments guys. Looks as though this one could be religious! I had heard of the surprise leaks later on which is why I posted this item - to get other views. Bacho, Bathjobby thanks for the info and tips

Kevplumb - what problems have you had with plastic, reliability , leaky joints?

Hi, I'm renovating a house which requires all new plumbing (new boiler, new pipe work and central heating). I'll have the pro's do it. What is a professional plumber likely to use copper pipe or plastic pipe for what is effectively a new installation? Which is likely to cost less, a...