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Hello Chappers, I've posted a bit of an update regarding flashing for my timber lantern https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/lead-flashing-for-timber-lantern-ridge.482697/ you were very knowledgeable and helpful with your advice, so I'd value your input on the type of lead to use and what/how to...

UPDATE - Hello again folks. I went the flash band route and put an I shaped strip over the area and it's held up quite well. I went abroad for a few weeks and upon retuning everything seems sound (though I was told it rain slightly, but was mostly dry.) I now plan to do a final layer of lead...

Flashband will look similar to the black silicone and I could still bond a mop stick to the top of the glass. I filled it with silicone as it was tiny and the glass butted close together forming an sharp apex. The silicone filled and flattened it. I now have a flat top that will flashband and...

Yes I figure a layer of lead laid over would act as an extra layer of protection and look neater. I have tired finding a suitable ridge, but there are straight ridge pieces and I need 2 ends for the sloping front and back edges. I can't moptick it because there is no where to attach the mopstick...

200mm wide and 560 cm long. I know I have to wrap it around each end and that will mean wider, but the centre timber ridge is thin and looks very good from underneath. I would like to trim it to about 3cm over each side of the timber.

Looks good, but a bit pricey compared with lead. Not wishing to sound tight, but £60 for 5m, but I only need 70cm length (the ridge is quite short.) Lead is under £10 per m. Would prefer an alternative, lead alternative. Preferably available in short lengths.

I was hoping to do it myself! May not look as sweet as a pro, but so long as it is watertight and looks ok, than I won't mind. After all, except for an upstairs window overlooking it, no one will see it. I had thought the 3 layers - silicone all gaps, flashband to give more protection to...

Here's a picture of the ridge area I am trying to cover. I was thinking of filling all the gaps with glazing silicone. Then apply silver aluminium foil tape on the glass, so anything above it will not be seen from underneath. Then a strip of flashband over the area. That's the belt and I need...

Hello, I have installed a used timber lantern and need to put some lead on the ridge. It originally had a 0.7m length of very thin flashing moulded around the ridge where the timber apex and glass panels meet. I now need to replace the lead and am looking for a short length of suitable lead or...

I have a wall of tiles that will go half way up the wall (approx. 1.2m) and will leave tiles with a visible top and some of the adhesive layer behind. Tile is 10mm and 1round 4/5mm adhesive at the widest part. I have left the top row, as unsure which trim would look best with it. Are my options...

Thanks again Lee. Which is the best, or most used meshes? There are so may out there, wanted to get one of those "super sticky" ones you referred to. Topps do Beaver and there is a company called Genesis, which is sold nearby me. Ever heard of them? They also do good looking aluminium trims and...

Thanks Lee. Is there a "better quality" or recommended mesh, or are they all the same? I've seen some videos of tillers using adhesive to bond mesh to a ditra board strip and then stick that. I suppose it does the same thing as the mesh. The ditra strip become like a tile and then they use it...

A week on and the best advice I've had has been from you helpful folk. What is it with tile and adhesive manufacturers that they daren't recommend any product or give advice on anything? Even the tile manufacturer won't endorse a particular brand and they produced the tile. You'd think they...

Hello, Never attempted a mosaic before, so thought I'd seek some advice. Only having used mosaic in the regular tile format (same as tiles, but patterned) around the house, I fancy a go at a "proper" mosaic stripe and column in the bathroom. I've really gone in at the deep end with my first...

I did think of a larger grill, and it is most likely my only option. Just wondering if there was a grill or cover meant for something else that would fit and do the same job (really just cover the thing so it looks neater. Not after performance.) Thanks

Hello, I have a vertically mounted Vent Axia ACM100T that has the fan spigot 5mm below ceiling level. Load of hassle in fitting it, to vent up and out through a flat roof, so had to be done. I need a vent to place directly onto the end that protrudes slightly into the room. It has no ducting...

Sorry keep saying plasterboard, but its actually Orbry insulated tilebacker board 10mm. So, if I get an easy fix/fast fix bracket that mounts onto the tile, won't that make the shower stick out from the wall? I kind of like the kind of shelf-type showers you get in hotels (put your shampoo on...

Hello, I need some advice regarding fittings for a mixer shower I intend to have installed after my tiling is done. At the moment I have a hot and cold 15mm pipe (from my combi) sticking out through the wall and they are 150mm apart and pretty close to level (+-5mm). If I need to alter them I...

True, but kids regularly taking showers, one after the other, and wet towels on radiators has left me fed up with steamed up bathrooms.

Thanks for your interest and help. Unfortunately I had the idea I wanted an discussed it with the electrician beforehand. Then he did the wiring I wanted and set it up for the following: A Vent Axia ACM100T timer fan. Not operated by light, but by a pull cord only I have a big window, it's a...