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I have crawled about under floor and its One pipe(see photo) Here is a drawing...is this how i run pipe to one more rad?

Thanks. Yes, I get all that but I believe the two pictured are bad examples/confusing. They are taken off main run. I need to go underground and take a pic.

Thanks Tony. Not sure how i would add a new parallel circuit...? A few images showing ones that have been added after original installation I would think, together with pic of a TCV and drain 'tap' (can i drain whole system from here?) I need to go under house again and will see how they have...

My Boiler: Freestanding Ideal Mexico2. Old but regularly serviced and seems fine I see some rads have been upgraded before and the flow and entry of these are both at the bottom. They work fine. Its all on one floor (bungalow) so that probably benefits circulation(?) I am going to go...

Thank you all for your prompt replies. I think the plumber legged it because he had underestimated the time. He had relied on my guesswork as to where the pipes were located to feed from. I later had a better look under the suspended floor You can crawl under the house easily). I realised he had...

A plumber was to add some radiators but disappeared so I shall attempt it. However he said something about the one pipe system needing 'swep t's'. Is this the case? Many thanks

I have a bungalow built on a hill. It has a block and timber (suspended on block work) foundation. I can crawl around easily underneath. All is dry EXCEPT at the back where some water seeps through in very wet weather. This then causes smell of damp and condensation in one small bedroom. My...

I know that this an old thread but it raises an issue that is misunderstood and as a consequence manufacturers of materials to remedy these problems have a field day. Numbers are quoted re U values etc but I would question the accuracy of many. I have dealt with issues such as underfloor...

Sounds much more promising. Do you know suppliers? I know some are plastic coated...maybe that helps? Though plastic coated metal windows can condensate I believe. Thanks

Hi Frank, Condensation was something I overlooked, although i saw a website selling under roofing for this reason since posting the thread! The issue i would have with your idea is 1. It would be wasteful and counterproductive to tile and have corrugated 2. The roof is flat (to flat for any...

Shed roof is v poor quality and better quality shouldn't cost much, and you don't require a lot

Just taken down asbestos roof off lean to garage and wish to put on new one. Have added wood purlins etc Want a metal roof- corrugated steel. I wish to be able to add some insulation beneath the roof, in between the timbers. With corrugated or box steel profile being an issue as cold air...

Steel on 9mm ply

Thanks for that. I intend to do the work myself but require some info about where to buy windows and roof. There are some issue such as windows need to have room to put a facia board or room to attach guttering. Personally i would prefer to install wooden windows but price may be more...

I am hoping to rectify issues on friends conservatory...knock it down and start again! In particular advice on windows...need to renew all and also add guttering...windows suppliers? Type? Any ideas welcome

OK..i have taught myself, because a trained plasterer who went on a few weeks course couldn't hack plastering in France. Fair enough he wasn't used to anything except one type of plaster. End result i diod it myself and have learnt myself. Its not rocket science at a certain level. A lot is...

I have a flat roof and wish to replcace part of it, if not all,myself but don't wish to use hot bitumen etc. I see alternatives on the web-rubber Firestone rolls...has anyone got any knowledge of these products and recommendations? any help appreciated as always Tony

I have just been searching for products that you can foit yourself and avoid expense of fitters...there are a number of products out ther but i'm going to pos the question on a new thread so look out. A guarantee means nothing anyway.....

:( I have attemted to change the central light in my son's bedroom. I took wires from the ceiling rose and drew a diagram but on refitting the light worked-but it stopped lights working in two rooms next door. I may not have put the wires in exactly the same terminals, though i thought i had...