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Hello all, Just started renovating my new property and I have a couple of questions about the floor: - as per the photo attached, it seems like it has a concrete base (it seems like concrete blocks or something, judging by the dividing line in the photo?) and then some sort of screed mix on...

Have you looked at Samsung smartthings and compatible devices? The list keeps growing fast and you can already build a nice wireless system of cameras, smart sensors, blind controllers, light and socket controllers etc. Nest plays well with this. And you can also use IFTTT (if this then that)...

For such a new built it sounds like they should have included insulation although not sure what the building regulations actually say on this matter. Talk to the flat management company to find out more. Also ask them for the relevant flat documentation pack for owners, it may say something on...

You need something like an IP65 or probably IP67 rated downlights for this area. Have a look here for more details: https://www.downlights.co.uk/faq-bathroom-zones.html This is the IP65 led downlight I have right above my wet room shower and which is great for 4 years now...

Thanks picasso. A couple of things: while there are many showers and baths they will typically be used one at a time. The only exception may be when we have guests staying over. So, the setup you propose is more or less what I had in mind with the difference of using an unvented rather than a...

Dan, that's a very good point about the stagnant water. Could I feed a hot water cylinder from the mains to overcome this? However, the system boiler will not give me hot water on demand, and I don't like the idea of a limited supply of water that I may or may not use, thus leading to...

Hi all, I've been using this forum for many years now and found it particularly helpful. I'm now facing an interesting challenge and I'm getting a bit of conflicting advice so thought to tap into the diynot community more directly this time. I currently have a regular boiler with a vented hot...