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Final Q on the 100mm strip section - are the following screws which we're using to screw the other boards into the joists ok for going through two sheets of chipboard on the 100mm strip section - or should we be using a different type of screw...

The thing is, the fan on the "out" pipe doesn't actually work right now!!! So its a bit of a dud pipe all round. I'm aware of the building regs but given we're living in the house right now, couldn't we remove it and then reinstall when selling?

So the "in" pipe can go? What about the product linked below to reduce the diameter of the "out" pipe? http://www.ductstore.co.uk/acatalog/Aluminium_Foil_Flexible.html

No. Do we actually need an intake and outtake pipe though? If so, can we reduce the diameter of the flexi hose pipes?

About to lay the new flooring at weekend, can either of these flexi hoses be:- (a) removed; or (b) replaced with something with a smaller diameter than 100mm?

Thank you.

Thoughts on suitability of the 80mm version? The pipes are serving a downstairs cloakroom/toilet - on for inflow of air and the other for outflow. There is no significant moisture build up in the toilet (no shower/bath) and a decent gap under the door (as the downstairs hallway/cloakroom are...

Thanks. Is there any value, when laying the first row of the new flooring, to cut 100mm wide strips, and lay them first, butted against the existing flooring? This would then allow us to clamp the 100mm wide strip of the new flooring to the 100mm wide strip underneath to the new flooring...

Final, final (final!) queries in grey below. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2. Apply glue to 50mm of the strip and attach to underside of existing flooring Yes -clamp in place ans then screw Ok. How far apart should the screws be on this section? The...

What about the following product? http://www.ductstore.co.uk/acatalog/Aluminium_Foil_Flexible.html Available in 80mm diameter range?

On a separate note, for the flexi hoses in the picture below, we're hoping to either:- Get rid of at least one of the flexi hoses shown in the attached; OR Replace one, or both, of them with a new flexi hose that doesn't have as wide a diameter and therefore doesn't take up as much of...

Thanks again for the reply. Please bear with me as I'm almost there! Some hopefully final (final!) queries in green. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Cut 100mm strips to fit in between joists. Yes - Not precision woodwork roughly 100mm so you get 50mm min under...

Some hopefully final queries below in blue. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Cut 100mm strips to fit in between joists. Yes - Not precision woodwork roughly 100mm so you get 50mm min under each Ok. 2. Apply glue to 50mm of the strip and attach to...

I think that's my accountantancy background, I'm trained to think of worst case scenarios / potential problems. If I ask a stupid question its just my technical inexperience - I do always try and do as much research as possible before asking any questions, and will always continue to appreciate...

If we went with the 100mm wide strips of chipboard glued to the bottom of the existing/new floor, then if the glue ever weakens / the two boards become loose at any point, would the existing/new chipboard on top of the 100mm chipboard then start squeaking? Or to put it another way, if glued...

Thanks. Just one further question regarding the 'chipboard under the join of the existing/new flooring' method - is there a risk in doing this that the chipboard that sits underneath the existing (and new) flooring will squeak by rubbing against the existing/new flooring?

How far apart should the screws be on the chipboard flooring that is glued/screwed to the undersides of the existing&new chipboard flooring?

Thanks, and apologies for being impatient, I'm just keen to crack on but agree it could put members off posting. The chipboard flooring where the new floor abuts existing, what type of glue should be used, and how far apart should the screws be? No noggins required on this part?

Anyone able to help with this?

Thanks Nozzle. Definitely not to stiffen the floor, as you say we have the metal cross pieces across all of the joists. Its more to support the chipboard floor, at the exact line where the existing flooring (as shown in the pic above) will meet the new flooring that I'm laying (i.e. the...