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Chaps, There seems to be a number of methods to fix new Oak flooring over existing boards, I am hoping that someone can clarify what would be best in my circumstances. Room size - 4m x 4m New boards are Solid Oak, Oiled, 120mm x 18mm, lengths 400mm to 1500mm.( existing boards are 150mm...

Chaps, What is the difference ( if any ) between roof tiles and vertical hung tiles? Also could someone point me in the direction of a good supplier of hung tiles please. Ta HRH

Nige, Alas no. Your fondly recounted digital welcome from yesteryear has long since been forgotten. Hardly surprising considering the number of times that that particular greeting has been proffered over the years. I must say that I do find the propensity of my British subjects to greet one...

Squarepeg A liners guarentee is dependant on you not burning anything producing products that are likely to damage it, eg tanalised timber, 'green' wood, etc. It's been a while since I installed mine so my memory is a little vague. The key is to make sure you get it swept regularly. HRH

Squarepeg From recollection, the point of insulating around liners in external chimneys is to reduce possible condensation and subsequent corrosion of the liner. I can't recall any mention of it being a fire hazard - its a chimney for gods sake!!! :D HRH

454545 Your homemade version sounds interesting. Got any pics or sketches of what you made? My carpentry skills are better than my brickying so I'd be interested in making one. HRH

Thanks Jeds.

I need to give an estimate of rebuilding cost for my insurance buildings cover. Other posts on this forum refer to approx £1000 - £1200 per m2 for adding an extension. Would this be an appropriate figure to use for rebuilds also? House is 2 storey in the South East. HRH

Thank you one and all. Your knighthoods are in the post. HRH

Heartfelt thanks for your replies. It is gratifying to know that one can count on ones subjects to assist one in their time of need. I have half a bottle ( or was it a magnum... ) of injector cleaner in the garage and will instruct its addition to the fuel reservoir forthwith. I would however...

Ones motorcade is due for its MOT. The old diesel always has trouble passing the smoke test and usually needs the MOT tester to give it a blast up the royal mile and back before the old girl will play ball. Would removing the air filter prior to the test have any effect as it used to on the...

CortinaV8 Very likely that the debris is the cause. Was the debris also damp? Is this an external wall? Had this on my house. Must have taken about 20 rubble sacks worth of crap out of the cavity. Whole wall was sodden. Since the dig out the problem has not returned. HRH

Jack, Can't see that any of your issues should cause a problem.

Self Builder, New european way of defining slump ( or flow if using piling concrete ) S1 = 0 - 70mm, S2 = 30 - 120mm, S3 = 80 - 180mm, S4 = 140 - 240mm and S5 = 200mm+. These ranges are for spot samples taken on site in accordance with BS EN 12350-2. ST2 is the equivalent to the old C10...

I have a short 15 degree bend, angled backwards, directly out of the top on my woodburner. Never had any problems. HRH

No reason why not although the kitchen fitters will doubtless want you to empty it before they slot it into position, particularly if you've got a couple of sides of venison in there - terribly heavy doncha know. HRH

A solvent based product would dissolve the bitumen which would then be absorbed into the brick leading to permanent staining. Is there no way of peeling this stuff off the wall? maybe when it is quite cold to reduce stickiness. HRH Edit, Just re-read your post. Was it lead flashing...

Rebuild the fireplaces!!. A perfect solution when one wants to burn ones servants when they outlive their usefullness. Camilla swears by 'em :D :D HRH

Didn't know that you could get a degree in pebbledashing?? and an honours one to-boot. I trust that you have one Roughcaster else I'll never take your advice again :D :D :D

You would definitely need to tack coat the area before laying any black. The key to a good finish though is the condition of the concrete underneath. If you lay your black on an unstable surface this will reflect up to your finished surface. 6mm does sound a touch thin, I would aim for 10mm...