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The insulation above the rafters is very thin. It is a semi detached and I have checked if it was continuous through both roofs and it would appear to be from what I can see through the small hole above the party wall in the roof space. The roof space is not closed in respect of the wind...

Hi noseall Thanks for the reply I am with you on most points my main concern is condensation if I change any elements that might affect temp and dew points I am not looking to insulate the eaves only all the room walls and ceiling In the roof space. Because the insulation is on TOP...

Im a bit confused about the insulation above the rafters if you said I have a cold roof - what purpose does this insulation have?

Hi and thanks for replying Because of the access to the roof above the upper ceilings am I ok to insulate from the inside - for the rafters I can reach in the eaves would putting insulating board under the rafter thus maintaining an air gap be ok Thanks

Hi My dormer bungalow was built in 1960 and my roof set up is a space in the roof split into 2 rooms by a supporting wall with a dormer to the side. There are access doors either side going to the eaves which are vented at the soffits There is a small air gap i think immediately under the...

Thanks catlad Did you understand my situation with the roof insulation? Insulated above the rafters. Am I ok leaving this ceiling open whilst I fix it? cheers Steve

Hi and thanks Is this a Kingspan product and will this sit up against the Kingspan insulation or does it need an air gap - will it have a vapour barrier? I am also looking to overboard the rest of the dormer which is covered with woodchip wallpaper with foil back pb - would you say this is...

Hi catlad Thanks for your reply, would the insulated pb cost me headroom? Steve

Hi Recently moved into a 1960s build Dormer bungalow and the plasterboard was shot on the dormer flat part of the roof, so I set about replacing it. When I removed the wrecked board it was apparent there was no insulation above - but if you look up the rafters on the main pitched part of the...

Hi lymmranger I didn't say cash was tight I thought 6mm would was a solution you said it wasn't... I have gone for levelling the whole floor with compound for speed as I don't have a kitchen. The last post I said I was concerned that I might form a bridge with slc because it would appear...

I am preparing the floor for levelling using Wickes compound and have removed a messy concrete slab in the doorway. Under the slab is blockwork with plastic dpc either side then the two rooms concrete floors. The wall dpc is visible around the room at ground level but there is none in the...

Thanks for your reply lymmranger Would I need to self level the whole floor or just the holes? Cheers

Hi I am seeking some advice on a plywood subfloor on concrete floor. I have removed tiles on kitchen concrete floor and some screed has come up in patches but the holes are not too big or deep a few mm. I want to put down vinyl floor and was wondering if I could lay 6mm ply down first to...

Hi, sorry been away... Thanks for your replies. It is 2.4m above the cubicle and this would be the ideal place for me as anywhere else on the ceiling and I will be hitting central heating pipes under the floorboards upstairs ( downstairs bathroom) and it will only be a 1/2 metre run to...

Aah... the power breaker looks like the job. Where would be the best place to site this do you think? The socket I am using is low down in a built in wardrobe and is never used. Also, would you know if this is notifiable? cheers

Thanks for your reply Phatboy Sorry, could you explain what a an RCD FCU on a fuse plate is I know the FCU but not too sure how in put a RCD on it and not really sure what a fuse plate looks like. Cheers Steve

Thanks John - the socket is only 1m away and will make the power source very convenient. Hopefully someone will let me know if my plan is notifiable. I will check the manrose range Cheers Steve

Hi I would like to install a extractor fan above my shower cubicle and would appreciate some advice from professionals. My bathroom is very small approx 2m x 2m it is ground floor so ducting will go under landing floorboards and a 1/2m run to external wall. The fan will be wired with a...

Thanks for your contribution fellas, I will go ahead with the blocks and hope all goes to plan over the weekend.

Hi I am in the process of installing a quadrant shower on a solid concrete floor and was wondering if I will have a problems in the future if I place the 18 inch ply on Thermalite blockwork. The tray does not have anywhere to put legs and I think the block will give me more stability than 3x4...