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  1. monkeysDIY

    Loft Insulation and Boarding. Ventilation Question...

    Sorry, Sorry, Sorry This may be hidden somewhere.... but I cant find the answer!! I am going to replace my loft insulation and board loft. Its a traditional trussles style loft so in theory 3 parts.... The centre one I will board. The joists are 100mm deep so I plan to insulate outer parts...
  2. monkeysDIY

    Airing Cupboard Ventilation with Condensated Loft

    Ok ok OK OK OK!!!! I confess... your all RIGHT!!!!! Yeah, I think that A – Roof is not adequately insulated….. that’s another question…. I want to board centre and leave outer 1/3’s open. Can I lay 250mm on outer and 100mm to be boarded over. What is impact of compressing loft insulation...
  3. monkeysDIY

    Airing Cupboard Ventilation with Condensated Loft

    Thanks Guys. The damp has only appeared since new boiler fitted/ using airing cupboard for airing. The boiler needs no vents just wish to use the room! Can I just fit uppe vent or is circulation needed from top to bottom?
  4. monkeysDIY

    Airing Cupboard Ventilation with Condensated Loft

    Hey guys... and gals! I have and old airing cupboard that now houses a Combi boiler. The cupboard is 1000mm deep x 700 wide... perfect for a few shelves and a rail to dry shirts.... or so I thought.... UNTIL I found my loft was taking the condensation and attaching to inside of loft felt!!! I...
  5. monkeysDIY

    Travertine Wall Tiles Trim Edge or Cut Tile on Tile

    Hi, Me AGAIN..... I am having travertine tiles fitted and I have decided to not have window or edge trims.... NOW do I have the horizontal tile overlapping the vertical tile (so looking at it face on your see thin edge) or vice versa (you see edge only when looking down) I also want to have...
  6. monkeysDIY

    Lodger Contract/ Agreement Download

    Thanks. My only reservation with that is I am going for lodger rather than tenant... They have a lot less rights!!!! Basics of theres your room.... now PAY!!! :wink:
  7. monkeysDIY

    Lodger Contract/ Agreement Download

    Hey Boys and Gals..... Spare room..... DONE :P Missus......... GONE! :lol: Lodger........ FOUND :wink: Price........ AGREED :D Favours....... PLENTY :) Lodger Contract..... :shock: Apparently they can be downloaded.... AT COST :x Does anyone happen to have one that I can...
  8. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    The BEST!! Gents I thank you for all responses.... This forum IS the BEST and I promote as much as I can.... almost preach! Everything I say is in humour. :lol: I just like to see all angles!!! Again I appreciate all advice and will soon be asking MANY more questions.
  9. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    No worries GCOL. Thanks for your free advice. "At this stage I couldn't care less whether your grout cracks and your tiles start to come loose." I hope you are as considerate with your paid jobs as with your free ones. Richard C... why the embarrassment.....
  10. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    Cripes GCOL.... You can safetly assume from my post that I dont "do" crossed fingers!!!! 25' it is them (you have read that right.... feet) I'll move bath into loft to be sure!!!! Thanks again Guys
  11. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    OK, I can run 1 sheet so that it almost is at bath edge BUT will be over a joist. Shall I run noggins through centre of room. I was going to run them under where to sheets met for support but guess I need to run them for strength Should i screw through from other side into noggin... Sorry...
  12. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    Thanks Symptoms I am intending on using 4” x 2” for Noggins… stupid question… :roll: BUT do I lay 4” up or 2” up?????? Also my joists run from door to window (standard rectangle room) should I run sheets at 90 degree angle to this, creating one join approx half way into room….. Thanks again
  13. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    Is it like Recommended Daily Intake? Cos I know I don't do all of those otherwise i'd have no time to work... what with running 3miles, walking briskly for 2miles, gym for max 1hour work out, drinking 2litres of water, eating 5 fruit or veg, all my Vitamins and NOT going over 2500 calories...
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    Kitchen Cabinets 350mm Not Bespoke Though.....??

    Guys???? This has had loads of views but no replies..... Can I assume that bespoke is the way????? BLAST :evil: Any tips on kitchen choices... I get frustrated by the "boys" in farms they know NOTHING!!! Thanks AGAIN!!
  15. monkeysDIY

    18mm or 25mm WBP... Solid Floor vs Step?!! Laid Tiles

    Hi Gents, I am ready to replace bathroom floor with WBP. Recommendation is 25mm… I think this is going to raise floor too high with my choice of tiles as current T&G is 18mm??? I obviously want to do it right first time… Can I use 18mm WBP and slip in lots of noggins 4” x 2”. Screwing every...
  16. monkeysDIY

    Kitchen Cabinets 350mm Not Bespoke Though.....??

    Hi, I am looking to renew kitchen. Looking at all measurements I need cabinets that are 350mm.... I understand that regular "sheds" do 300 & 400... Can anyone recommend somewhere for this size... Oh ps Bespoke is not in my wallet!!!!! :( Cheers
  17. monkeysDIY

    Bathroom Lighting PIR & Downlighters Possible?

    Thanks. If the forementioned had not of been such a Jockey on a subject he knew nothing about..... he would have known that a big-ish (HUGE) difference between standard and specific sensors is that they have sensors that prevent them from coming on when room is light already!!! Thus saving...
  18. monkeysDIY

    Bathroom Lighting PIR & Downlighters Possible?

    Thanks Everyone (well but one) Fitted on 30sec timer and works great. Proper gimmick but hey... modern living. Get a clap switch for bedroom...... Hello Ladies..... :lol:
  19. monkeysDIY

    Replacing T&G Chipboard Floor... How to cut????

    Thanks Guys. Excuse Stupidity TCT??? :oops: I had a brain wave of putting blade on an angle grinder (previuos toolkit) that would allow me to get within mm of wall.... Also the floor at the point where wall runs 90degrees to joists is ok. Would I be wise to still run noggins? I was going...
  20. monkeysDIY

    Replacing T&G Chipboard Floor... How to cut????

    Hi… Again!!! I am replacing my bathroom floor as the T&G Chipboard is crumbling in patches. Im going to use 25mm WBP so I can tile directly on top. BUT… I need to remove all T&G, it passes under stud walls. I understand I can cut at this edge add/ extend joist to support and screw down every...
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