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Thanks the problem seemed to sort itself out. The next day it wad lukewarm then the day after it was back to normal. Perhaps it was an airlock.

Hi, I Drained my rads a couple of days ago and replaced some valves. It is a gravity fed with a Worcester boiler in the garage (not a combi) since then the hot water has not worked. The central heating has been fine. I checked the timer and it still is timed to come on and says it comes on but...

ok thanks i searched but couldnt find any threads on this is thyere another name for ce;otex or kingspan to use?

built in 1989, what kind of movement is it prone to?

Hi, I currently have a tiled kitchen floor, which is on a suspended cement floor. The floor itself is quite cold to the touch and the room is quite cold as a result and I'd like to improve that. Ideally I'd get under the floor and insulate from beneath but that isn't an option as there is...

Ahh - Thanks Dann those words have reassured me.

Hi - Thanks for this pinenot I've seen the test for lime mortar on their website too so perhaps I'll do the test so I can satisfy myself it is lime mortar.

Thanks Stuart - I was meaning more generally though is this approach still accepted as being a recommended practice? A week ago I thought - simple repoint a few bits to maintain my property, after reading up on the internet I'm now thinking jeepers not only is that possibly not the best...

Dann - I'd also be interested to hear the arguments for it, especially as for better or worse I have it all over my house.

Thanks for the replies so far - I started to write this thinking you were asking me stuart but noticed 'Dann' was also the other posters name! :) I take your point on fashion in the building trade but it is basically on my property. I've lived here 3 years. 90% of it is sound but 10% is...

Hi, I have a house built in 1989 in a sandstone with a cavity. The two gable ends are rendered over block brick. The front and back walls are strap pointed. Much of the pointing is fine however one end tends to get a lot of the weather and some of the strap pointing is either falling off or can...

What is the best way to remove old floor tiles? I've heard it is possible to use a blowtorch but I'm not sure what to do, or is it better just hammering and chiseling. Also I've read lots of old floor tiles may contain asbestos, how can I tell if mine do? Do I have to consult an expert...

Thanks for the reply. I've got a few more questions... i personally don't agree with the vertical strapping as this only helps the ceiling deflect when the roof deflects. i would rather see sturdier roof members installed in the first place and do away with the vertical straps. I thought...

I have a loft which I thought I would like strengthened. The reason for this is over the main bedroom there are a couple of cracks in the plaster where the ceiling has been flexed a little. The ceiling is perfectly flat though (i.e. no sag) What I want to use the loft for is storage...