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I've removed the external flaps/louvres from the ensuite bathroom vent as it was impossible to sleep in the main bedroom. Getting used to the noise just isn't an option. Possibly an internal flap arrangement like I posted the picture of above would be quieter - I will probably buy one and give...

...umm....so what do I do :) no louvres?

The volume of air going out on trickle mode is nowhere near enough to counteract a strong gust of wind pressing on the louvres. In fact I think it makes flapping worse as it gives the wind more of a gap to get under to lift the vents up.

...that's not the cause here though - the rattle is caused by wind outside. 3 of the 5 fans are permanently on in trickle mode which is not strong enough to overcome incoming gusts.

I've moved to a new build on a very windy site. The extractor fans in the bathrooms are always on and boost when humidity gets high or the lights are turned on There are further fans in the utility and kitchen that are either off or (very) on. The utility one I'm unlikely to ever use. There...

I'm not sure of the brand of window/vent in my new build property though I know they are installed by Nationwide. The trickle vents are terrible. When closed the draught where the vent meets the frame is significant and they closing flap isn't that airtight either also there is no tunnel from...

Yes....will figure out what's there now and get 50% bigger I think

They have some really nice ones by the look of it - but at £36 and £39 a pop!! - so £350 in threshold strips - ouch

There is a foreman but his advice on this issue isn't realistic. There is a great deal of questionable design about this house - a prime example would be the siting of airbricks below thresholds which the foreman assures me have been blocked because of building regulations. I will if I can't...

We have dual zone heating in our new Martin Grant 3 storey house. Downstairs is fine but zone 2 on floor 2 and 3 is not working out for us. The thermostat is in the master bedroom where there is no thermostat valve on the radiator. At night especially we prefer this to be the cooler room...

We’re just about to get all new carpets in a new build. We need 6 carpet to carpet thresholds and 3 to tiles. We think it would look really nice to get more stylish threshold strips than the usual ribbed aluminium ones. I can find smooth satin finish nickel coloured ones that would match the...

Went the cork route...thanks chaps

I've laid laminate in a fairly small hallway and there's not enough weight on the laminate to prevent it sliding around. The laminate sits under the skirting board (not yet refitted) with varying size gaps to the block work or plaster board all round. Should I plug sections with cork strip or...

I'm about to move into a new build, the neighbourhood is a bit of hotspot for low-level crime, garden sheds, garages, vehicle contents etc. There haven't been any house break-ins as far as I know. A full house alarm seems an unnecessary expense but I'm considering alarming the garage and maybe...

I don't have a choice sadly - we're due to move in and "she" won't do that without the flooring down.

Thanks John, using an underlay that is also a DPM was suggested to be a good idea because of any residual moisture in the poured concrete rather than moisture from the ground.

Thanks both, I did decide to go with QuickStep in the end. Though I prefer the extra grain and darker colour of the one I posted the oddly coloured V was still bugging me so I chose something else as I was impressed by how firm the QuickStep planks lock and the proportion and colour of the...

Right - going to use one with a damp proof membrane http://www.builderdepot.co.uk/quick-step-basic-plus-underlay-15-m2.html Will put the other free underlay on Gumtree or something. What tape should I use to join the sheets please?

I've just bought 20 packs (31.5m2) of QuickStep Laminate from builders depot. It comes with free underlay but I'm happy to spend a bit more for a quieter and warmer floor. It's to be laid on a new build ground floor concrete floor. Urgent thoughts please?