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As a DIYer How difficult would it be to fit lead to side cheeks? And should this be done prior to the GPR roof being fitted?

Ive had a dormer fitted and just had a guy in to quote for do the roof and side cheeks in GRP. He said he can't do the side cheeks in GRP because the fibre glass will run off the vertical. My question is Are there any other cheaper options other than lead for the side cheeks?

Hoping someone can give me some advice please. A builder has installed a dormer into our house which I need to finish internally. He has used OSB board with a timber frame supporting this inside. The timbers are 93mm deep and 43mm wide. I wish to put Celotex insulation boards between these...

No chance of that. I'm just glad its working as it should.

The joiner I am using said that which ever wood I choose he uses a process where all the wooden components will be pre-treated ( not sure of the name of the process) so that, together with a couple of coats of good quality linseed paint should help preserve the life of the windows.

Will there be instructions on the kit as I’m a consumer not a professional

Also can you check the system cleanliness with inhibitor present?

Fernox inhibitor was used

i have had a new oil heating system installated it’s a sealed system (I think). Is there a way to measure how much inhibitor and cleaner has been installed and whether there is enough. I’ve got a large system 21 rads. How much inhibitor and cleaner should be used on commissioning? The technician...

Yes sorry for the delay. The technician eventually installed seperate returns for each zone which has resolved the issue. If this was done correctly in the first place it would have saved alot of time and lost hours to him. But thanks guys for your input.

I really don’t like pvc windows and they wouldn’t be in keeping in my house. I appreciate some pvc windows try to emulate wood but the end of the day plastic is plastic. Not for me I’m afraid.

I want to replace my windows and I am opting for wood. Apart from Oak (which are too expensive) I was looking for suggestions as to which type of wood would be my best option. I want to try and avoid wood which will move, swell, rot etc.

It is a sealed system.

Quick update. Technician been back in touch. One solution he wants to try is fit a less powerful pump as he feels he has over-sized the current pump. Not sure if this is the right solution or not? We have 21 rads and a very long house so I would suspect we need a fair sized pump. We will see!

Thanks so much for all your comments. I don’t think it will be possible for me to draw a schematic as I’m not technical and there are many long pipe runs It’s a large installation. The technician is returning later today and I plan to show him all your comments. The installation hasn’t been...

It is zoned. Three zones and a separate zone for the water. It is the return that appears to be shared.

OK I will ask the Engineer to take a look at the electrics as well explore the other suggestions. Thanks very much for all your feedback. Much appreciated.

No it’s a brand new installation. No heating installed previously. When you say a wiring problem do you mean electrics?

Thanks

I'm really hoping someone can offer some advice. I recently had installed a new oil heating installation. Its a large installation with 3 zones and water. All the zones have a shared return due to lack of space for individual returns for each zone, therefore a shared return for all zones has...