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Does anyone know of a really wide cill for either uPVC or Alu windiws? I have a round tower that I am planning on putting windows completely around - 8 windows, so octagon shape. I am struggling with the cill width though - I need at least a 250mm cill to clear the brickwork due to the...

Just an update. Spoke to structural engineer & architech and agreed plan of action. Had to take off ply deck, and add 50mm battens & relay ply deck (to increase ventilation and create a cold roof). Worked loads of overtime and went for lead. If I can I'll try and upload some pics...

Thanks for reply. a) Yes tried turning off both hot rads upstairs to try and force heat downstais = no joy b) Yes all motorised valve stuff gone c) I can see the two drop down pipes (both now lagged and chased into brickwork) - can't feel any heat in either pipe d) Can't see a brass...

Not sure of the name of the system - but I can explain it. Tank in loft Immersion tank in bedroom/airing cupboard Ideal wall mounted boiler in dining room (fitted by British Gas), on the floor 24 yrs ago - so can't complain about getting our moneys worth out of her. 2 rads up stairs 3...

I have had a new boiler installed (combi Valliant eco) at my mothers house. The plumber tried to fire it up on Friday.....everything was fine, but he couldn't get heat to the downstairs radiators. (Hot water = fine). The house has two rads upstairs and three rads downstairs. Boiler is...

I feel like I am chasing my tail. I have got two more quotes now. Another quote for lead at £6650 +vat..............but no mention of me needing ventilation. When I raised it the guy look puzzled 'well I suppose you could have vents around the top if you really wanted it, but that...

Thanks Tony, no I hadn't tried DRL gas. They are approx 30 miles away/50 min drive. Can you vouch for them?

Thanks for the swift replies. The loft has great access - ladder, fully boarded, light and amazing completely empty as I forced my brother & sister to clear out there c@@p before they buggered off to warmer climates. Re: combi option - I was hoping to avoid this option as it is a big...

I am having a new roof built on a outhouse, which I hope to convert to habitable accommodation in a few years to come (my 10 yr project). The roof is octagon shaped (8 sides) pitched to a point in the centre. I have had structural engineering drawings made, a galvanized steel ring beam...

After months of trying to get a quote from a local independant for my mums boiler.......I finally have one! (I can seriously see why people use BG....I had no idea it was so difficult getting quotes. My 'regular' local has been round twice to fit new taps & fix a leak, each time promising...

Sorry for the long post - but I wanted to make sure I put everything down. I'm trying to help sort out my mums house (been neglected, she's on her own and I've been overseas. I'm now back, and she's hit 60 and I'm trying to get everything sorted for a comfy retirement) 4 bed semi...

Thanks Deluks. I agree about the holes in roof issue. Just so I get this right.....the triangle piece of ply would effectively be a bracket/brace at the right angle in the top corner of the 'L' shape? And you are suggesting not fixing the framework to the ceiling at all - let it all...

I would like to build a stud wall on top of a recently installed mezzanine floor in my small factory. The wall will be L shaped. The stud wall will be fixed to the mezz floor (38mm chipboard flooring), at each end of the 'L' to a concrete block wall, but I am concerned about fixing to the...

Update. Got motor head off (after isolating whole house to be sure!) and the valve spindle just kept rotating. The motor was definitely a gonna. I phone round to get un-trade prices £128 + vat cheapest (cheaper on the net....but I ideally needed one today......). Then got...

Can anyone help, as I'm worried about the electrical situation: Wife mentioned a buzzing noise coming from airing cupboard. I checked and found source of buzzing coming from Y plan 3 pos. diverter. (We were still getting HW, but no CH). I have tried pushing the manual/auto button on...