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Oh!? I didn't realize that. So no regulation to say that floor will need insulating at all?? Great, explains why after hours of Googling, I couldn't find my answer :D Thanks for your help.

Thanks for the reply. In a few years I'd like to have a loft conversion done, so whatever insulation I buy today, I'd like it to be up to any regulations. For that reason too, I'd rather not raise the flooring any higher. So given board offer twice the insulation of mineral wool, could I...

I want to insulate under my loft floor, up to building regs. From what I've read, 270mm mineral wool is sufficient, but I was wonder what options are available for rigid boards instead. I don't want it to stick above the joists, because it will be in the way of the boards. The joists are just...

I have recently bought a small cottage and am in the process of refurbishing it. In a few years time, I plan to do a loft conversion, but whilst the place is in the mess that it is, I would like to see if I can have a proper floor installed in advance. All the ceilings are down now, so with...

I need them to be removable. One way fixings are all that I can find so far.

Levering out the bolts you mean? It would be extremely hard given the bolts will be fitted in tight. The frame of the bars will be ok, as it'll be within the window reveal. Yea, I suppose that is always a possibility. I'm not sure anything can be done about that. There's no road near by...

Thanks for that. Though I'll need something that is going to grip well, when put into brick. As for removing them, well for change of use in the future, etc. I don't like the idea of one way. I'd rather not have them put in such a way, that it will cost a lot of money to take out if I ever...

Thanks. I looked on that site, but only see one-way fixings. I need a way to remove them in the future.

I am fitting some steel bars to some windows and need some security fixings to hold them in place. Obviously I don't want to use regular fixings, because I don't want a thief to easily remove them. However, at the same time, I want the option to remove them in the future, without having to...

I am fitting some steel bars to some windows and need some security fixings to hold them in place. Obviously I don't want to use regular fixings, because I don't want a thief to easily remove them. However, at the same time, I want the option to remove them in the future, without having to...

Ah right. I used their website as a way to see the outputs of various boilers on offer. Many advise to not oversize the boiler, but others imply it should be. But really, what I want to know is, are the calculators I was linked to earlier, about right for a 1-2 bedroom, stone wall cottage...

You don't like Worcester? What do you consider as decent? More importantly, is the calculated boiler output of 9KW, roughly correct?

Thanks for all the replies! I would like an unvented hot water cylinder, as a complete new system is needed. That does make sense. Fortunately I will be replacing the entire system, as the one fitted (I've only just bought the property) is ancient. I tried both the IDEE and BAXI calculators...

Am I correct to assume the following calculation is the correct way to size a system boiler: Total radiators output + 3KW for the cylinder + 10% extra ? I've seen various calculators for for radiators, which all come to about the same output, so I expect they're a reliable guide. I will of...

Hi, I have just had a wall knocked through, into one room, in my cottage. As I understand, the RSJ needs to be fire protected with plasterboard. I was wondering if there are any alternatives than plasterboard, that are acceptable to building regulations? Is there any way to keep the steel...

Perfect! Exactly what I wanted! :D Thank you very much! Yea, that is what I meant regarding US V, I wasn't certain. That unit you have there (NuTone) is the only one I could find before, but as far as I could tell they don't make them for the British market. The 'MiniSunheat' unit looks...

Thanks for the replies. They are handy for places such as the bathroom and after getting out of the shower and so on. I guess it's just a matter of finding some UK compatible recessed unit that can take a 250W bulb. That seems next to impossible. Odd, because there are plenty available in...

Ahh ok, thank you for that. Regarding that E27 bulb that you posted, is there some safe, recessed enclosure that it could be fitted to, for use in a bathroom? Edit: It's the top red bulbs that I'm after, but I need a recessed enclosure to fit a pair of them. The bulbs are easy to come by...