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Hi I'm in the midst of getting a builder to build a hip to gable loft conversion. As our house has solid wall construction and is not very airtight we are keen that the new construction performs well with respect to energy efficiency. I've been reading various websites about roof construction...

Indeed but we are where we are. I hold my hands up and admit to being a novice who googles and YouTube as he goes. As for the laminate - we had quickstep at the old place and it was fine.

Hi Background: Moved into 1934 semi last year that had vinyl glued to floorboards. Had to remove the floor to access services using circular saw as vinyl wouldn't separate from floorboards. Replaced floorboards with 22mm T&G chipboard. There is a hearth in the kitchen (brick and concrete)...

Cheers. I’ve ordered a faceplate splitter from Amazon. We’ll see when it arrives.

I laid a new floor using 22mm T&G chipboard. I’m a mediocre DIYer so have plenty of off cuts from errors. Is there any use for these or should I just take them all to the tip? I hate waste but they’re taking up needed space and with either the tongue or groove missing and the unattractive...

Hi, Correct me if I'm getting the terminology wrong. I have a NTE5A BT master socket that has a single socket so I have to use a microfilter to plug in my phone and broadband router. I would like to extend using a single cat5e to a faceplate with separate BT-jack socket for a phone and an...

I'm happy and sad to hear this. Sad because our boiler is in a lean-to type utility room that we want knocked down and rebuilt at some point and we were hoping to move the boiler in advance to facilitate this future work. Happy because we know in advance what the practical drawbacks will be...

That's interesting. Thanks. Any plumbers able to comment on how that could be overcome?

Hi I'm planning a loft conversion and as part of this I'd like to move the combi-boiler from our kitchen into the converted loft space, possibly in the new ensuite that would be created. This would also be easier to connect up the pipework for the heating and water supply. Just want to know if...

On a related note, are veluxes worth the premium? They seem to be the new Hoover but I have come across cheaper versions from brands such as Sunlux and Optilight. Thing is I'm only likely to do one loft conversion. It would be a pain to have to replace windows and flashing because I went cheap...

Hi, I'm doing research for a loft conversion. I'm still at the stage of getting quotes and clarifying the specification. One of the issues I've come across is the use of spotlights in a cold-roof. We would like spotlights as they help maximise head room but the roof will likely be a cold-roof...

It seems the electrician did put a cable in there labelled loft. This was from when we had some work done last year ahead of fitting a new kitchen. Hopefully that will make wiring in the loft landing in the way I wish possible?

Hi, I'm getting some quotes for a loft conversion. I'm trying to decide whether to go for a shell only quote or to include 1st and 2nd fix so I need to make my requirements clear. I have a 2 storey house currently with a light in the entrance hallway and a light on the landing at the top of...

Hi, Just a quick one. We're considering a loft conversion and in order to get an idea of costs we need to agree on certain specifications. Velux offer 3 internal finishes; White painted (Standard) White polyurethane Pine finish We know we don't want a pine finish so we're looking for more...

Hello again, So I've ordered the bar. Will the cabinets have compatible fittings on the back to hang them from the bar or do I need to buy those separately? The kitchen has not arrived yet so I'm buying stuff in advance but have never done this before so not sure what fixings it will come with...

I've just ripped down the ceiling in my hallway. We would like to have spotlights fitted, the original boards were very old (wallpapered and nails to the joists!) so I've ripped them all down and tipped them. The area is 5.6 m² so not massive but there are a few options so a novice would like...

Cheers guys. Do I need a laser level as I don’t own one currently. Thanks

Hi I’ll be installing my first kitchen. It’s my own kitchen so I’ll be taking my time to get it right. I’m told that I can get a length of bar to spread the weight of the wall hung units. Can someone advise what this bar is called and where I can purchase it from? If there are multiple types...

Hi All, I don't have an electric car and at current prices it'll be a while before they trickle down to my price bracket. What I do have though is a suspended timber floor that I'm about to seal up after lying insulation between the rafters and placing a VCL before I screw down 22m t&g...

I had considered it but there’s gas pipe on the return wall. I’d have to pay to have it all safely removed and then pay to have it reinstated afterwards. Also the pipes on the return wall go through the ceiling to the void under the bathroom. Need to keep costs under control.