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Currently the plan is to have a Potterton Promax 24HE boiler with Heater Megaflo 210 unvented cylinder (as specified by plumber). that said, the house is currently a shell with no plumbing other than the mains water inlet so it can be whatever (so long as it's powered by mains gas!).

Hi, how are you getting on with the smartthings hub? I'm trying to decide what will control my new central heating system and can't decide whether to use a home automation system (like smartthings) or a purpose built system (such as heatmister / evohome)

Thanks for that - wasn't aware of the "thimble sensor" but am now researching that. it turns out that using a manifold is unlikely to work as the actuator wouldn't react quickly enough to shut off the radiator. 5 x valves off the system however would work so will look into that and whether it...

Thanks and noted, is that even with minimal, if any, insulation? We have already excavated and about to lay the pipes in, we took the concrete slab up and are installing a Sublime floor (see...

Hi all, I know there are lots of threads out there on this however I have a rather specific situation and would appreciate any advice that can be offered..! We are currently renovating and extending an old cottage (first written record of it is in 1770 but it is probably older). It is not...

As an update for anyone that is interested... I'm having the limecrete floor put in by http://limecrete.co.uk/ in the next two weeks! If I remember I will report back on how it goes :)

Thanks! looks great - we're going for it

Hi looking to do exactly what you've done wit a warm white led ribbon... the wife is wondering what it looks like during the day when the lights are off. Any chance you could upload a couple of pics of the coving (same angle as your previous pics and one up close)? Many thanks - looks great btw

I've just asked regarding the use of PIR in the wall and the response was: This tallies with my understanding of it all so think that the setup proposed above is probably the best I'll get given the frame it's going into and the need for it to breath... Thanks for your help bennno2205 :)

Many thanks - out of interest how would this affect the calculation if that change were to be made? I will look into the likely impact of making the wall not "breathable"!

So the very kind lady at TLX has just provided me with the below U-Value calculation for the wall and I think it looks very good - better then I had thought it would be but I'm not sure if she has allowed for plasterboard between or in front of the timber frame... I will go back and confirm...

thanks - I've just phoned TLX and they're running the calcs for me so will see what they come up with! Any suggestions for better ways to do it?

Afraid it needs to stay the same thickness really, the upstairs frame sits on top of a brick wall. We could add an extra few cm on the outside if we have to but no more then that. I'm also reviewing my calculations and am getting thoroughly confused by R-values and u-values!

Hi all, Currently renovating a cottage that dates from 1730 (not listed). Upstairs at the front of the house we have tile hung timber framed walls. The structure of the wall is (from inside to outside): 100mm oak frame (with lathe/plaster inset between the wood, the rest of the space between...

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Hi all, I'm looking for a 1m x 2m skylight and seen the Panoroof windows that are available (mainly on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221378660664) I like the look and simplicity of them... Does anyone have any experience using them??

Thanks for your thoughts and speedy reply! - will see if I can find a local accredited plumber... re walls, our situation is quite the contrary! Walls aren't that thick, out of interest how does it work, do all the TRV's etc connect to the main controller that is in turn connected to the boiler...

Sorry for hijacking this old thread but I have a question for Lexden... I'm in the process of renovating a 4 bed property that is very old (first written record of the house is in 1770) and have specified the full Evohome system to all plumbers for quotes (underfloor heating downstairs and wifi...

Hi, I'm currently considering placing an order for a considerable amount of West Port windows and doors (including a bifold door)... but have yet to find a review or independant opinion on whether they stand the test of time and are any good! Can anyone help me out? Cheers :)

If your relatively savvy then you should be able to secure planning permission for no more than the application fee of £385 - assuming that no reports are required as per your first post. You should be able to draw the plans yourself, they don't have to be particularly detailed for planning...