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Two weeks is not long enough to 'air dry' screed, it's something like 1 or 2mm per day, so it would need months to dry properly. I use Durabase C+ crack/decoupling mat, it's approx 3mm thick, if you can't spare that (marrying up to a current floor level) there is a mat available that is like two...

You shouldn't really be using the floor to dry it out. It won't really make a difference to the heating, and if you wanted to fill it, just brush in dry and and cement, this will largely be cosmetic. You wouldn't know if the tiles were down. If you are having tiles, are they putting down a...

If this is day one?, it won't be doing much for a few days, this is normal. I would start a starter with 100g flour 100g water, for the first few days, you need to throw half away every day and top back up with 100w/100f, keep doing this... after a week or possibly longer, you should see good...

Not had this problem on IS, but I've used LTP products before, they will send out samples for you to try, and their phone support is good, they may be able to help. Good luck. LTP

Looks a tidy fit (y) think you've got that covered, no need for anymore. Fitted my worktops years ago, they have no foil on above the washer, and it's never been a problem. Are you adding an oak upstanding on the 'window' wall?

Will be interested to see how you get on with this. I will be doing my garden and had similar idea, but decided I'd make mine out of brick instead. Don't think I'd bother with mortar, you might as well just be on hardcore. better drainage. All wood will rot over time when in contact with soil...

I fitted a conventional mortice lock with deadlock on my gate (50mm thick) I can lock with key both sides, just need to make sure you can get a long enough key for your thickness. The keep is fitted to the post, (8"). HTH Chibs

You could use insulated plasterboard for the walls, no need for battens etc. I found the BR didn't negotiate on insulation thickness, so 50mm probably won't cut it, but you could put insulation in the stud work, then PIR sheets on both sides. Not sure on venting, you could fit an extractor with...

Think you may need a building notice/regs, probably not planning. If you insulate (walls/floor) you will need to reach today's standard. I helped a family member do theirs, it was already a cavity wall (filled) and still had to put 75mm insulated plasterboard on the inside. Any additional...

More likely cement board. Under shower tray. So try not to worry about it. Lots of folk have come into contact with asbestos in one form or another, old garages, sheeting etc. If you want to access the trap you will have to continue, but if you could wait... for peace of mind... you could send...

I've used this before to repair rotten door frames and sash windows, similar to repair care but cheaper. For really big areas, you could splice in new timber sections along with the resin. Oxera resins Good luck.

The pressure is in the respective cells. The valve is at the top of each cell. You get a click and hiss if there is a pressure problem, I had read that if there is a pressure issue on cell (common with overworking them) it stops the battery working until it's released. I thought what a load of...

I had a DW battery 4ah that was over worked and wouldn't charge or illuminate the led. I took it apart and used a very small flat blade screwdriver to press the top of each battery call... second to the last battery there was a hiss and presumably some pressure released (saw it on YT)...

I would say the screed looks like S&C, good news. What was pumped in then... presume it was the concrete under the screed?

I'm working on a garage conversion at the moment, just thought I'd mention if you are using building regs, insulation values are thicker than you may be intending to use. I was told the walls have to achieve .18 for U value. On a cavity wall with 75mm rock wool already, this will mean using...

Fair point, you have to think ahead a little more. If you are short hinges or need small extras, they will send them out. I'd never heard of them before a neighbour had mentioned them. I wouldn't fit anything else now.

Hi there I have a DIYK, it was half of Howdens quote. One thing I liked was the door fronts don't have caps covering the hinge cutouts like other kitchen companies, DIYK ones are hinged for the opening only. Looks a lot cleaner on the inside. Build quality is good, the backs are decent...

Personally, I'd prime, you stand a greater risk of the tiles coming loose when/if water can get underneath them. When I have lifted 'primed' tiles/slabs, it usually lifts the sub base (lime) up with the tile. Un primed tiles/slabs can usually be separated. I like to use a slurry of cement and...

If you're DIY savvy, you should be able to do this yourself. Scroll down to the YouTube clips, will give you an idea of what's involved. Flashing clips Stepped flashing is what should be installed, but I have see numerous installations of just running the grinder above the tile line and using...

A good few months ago, I had to remove the grout from a floor ( 25m²) it was a very poor job. Through gritted teeth, I bought on of these: Grout rake Surprisingly it did the job well, a little time consuming but easy to DIY. You have to be fairly careful with the new grout, especially if it's...