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Thanks Woody, appreciated So would a 2cm layer of cement on top of the flashing, then covered with a new DPC, then another 2cm layer of cement and new coping stones, be the ideal ? Also would you recommend treating the bricks under the flashing with any kind of sealant ? Sorry for the daft...

Any thoughts gents ? Cheers

The recent heavy rain has highlighted a leak for both my neighbour and I in our respective south facing conservatory roofs, which are divided by a brick firewall which is covered in what looks to be very old concrete paving slabs (see photos). In each case, for both my neighbour and I, the...

I’m going the keep the same pitch roof, use existing roof beams (having removed all old tiles and membrane) then cover and box off with OSB3 boards before covering with 15 year felt (bonded at overlaying joints) Thanks for all your help and assistance gents - truly appreciated

Agreed - but for me thats not really practical (as im more of a chippy than a brickie) and thus I dont really want to get into removing the beams and then bricking up the back wall and sides to get the right pitch. The beams look in decent nick ... hence my plan to remove tiles, board the...

The tiles are fine but the felt that is under them is shot, so it leaks in bad weather. I have also been told that whoever did it originally did it at the wrong pitch. Anyhow, after a few quotes to felt it - ranging from £800 plus skip upto £1350 - I’ve decided to do it myself ! I feel its...

Cheers, appreciated. Good to get a different take on things....Will have a think about it

Yes mate

Thank you Dal5band So only use the felt adhesive where you join / overlay the next strip of felt, and instead pin the felt only on the edges using the clout nails?

Hello All, My 6m x 2.3m tiled shed has an old roof that has leaked for years (the cheap felt membrane is shot and the tiles are probably far too heavy for purpose). My aim is to make the roof watertight against the elements. After looking online, my plan is to remove existing tiles, battening...

Yes have already purchased the lights - needed mains powered as I required higher wattage / more powerful lights to light up trees, etc This is one of the videos I watched ref installation .... hence my suggestions above ... and if you agree etc ? cheers

I have 6 x IP66 rated garden lights (mains powered) to install in a garden, and plan to run these off a spur (with a FCU fitted) from the downstairs ring main. It is a small square garden, and the lights will be positioned in flower beds by the left and right hand garden walls (ie. 3 lights...

Thank you , much appreciate your feedback cheers ok not as ‘easy’ as I thought ... will call a plumber

Ok ... so turn off water first and also combi boiler ... or does the whole system (as there are two rads located on the floor above) need to be drained ??

Evening all, I wish to lower a radiator about 5 inches from its current position on a wall was n a back bedroom The rad looks late 80’s / early 90’s ... with valves either end thatvate connected to copper pipes ... and is part of a central heating system powered by a combi boiler. Would the...

Truly appreciated. All the best , Pat

Many thanks gents - spot on Mickyg ! I had tried the two grey valves ... but had turned them independantly of each other - not both at the same time. Pressure back up ... hot water back on again .... and missus happy to boot ;) I'd be happy to buy you a drink for your helpful advice -...

I have a Vaillant ecoTEC combi boiler that was installed last summer from new with no issues .... until now. I have just bled the rads around the house (due to very low heat from the rad in the loft ..... which did turn out to have a lot of air in it) .... and we now have no hot water (but...