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Hi Rustus, A metal lintel is holding the chimney up. Not sure if it has a specific nameor anything, it was installed before the loft conversion was started.

Hi there! I have a Velux loft conversion with the chimney breast removed. My problem is that after it has rained heavily I get damp patches on the ceiling just below where the chinmey is. In the gap between the room wall and the outside brick wall is insulation (probably mouldy...

Although only treating the effects, and not the cause, you can also use "Stain Stop" (bought from DIY stores). It comes in either a spray or a pot. Easy to apply and will stop the stain showing through emulsion.

A bit of assistance if someone can help. : I need to replace a few broken floorboards. How can I tell what wood I need to buy to make sure it matches?

I have original wooden floorboards in my house. The problem is that there is a constant draught and they are very cold due to there not being any other material between the floorboards and the outside air in the gap underneath (about 1 metre high). Can I insulate from underneath or do I have to...