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Hi cjb I've just bought an underfloor heating mat (4.4 sqm 200 watt)not fitted yet http://www.heat-com.co.uk cost is around £200. This includes verything you need. Devi is another manufacturer I is was looking at http://www.devi.co.uk they are a bit more expensive and was only the 150...

Hi All I'm hoping someone can answer this question. Is there such a thing as a intermediate 3 way dimmer switch. I'm putting in some new light to our new kitchen and I want to be able to dim the 3 separate groups from 3 different locations in the kitchen (ie Backdoor, hallway and dinning...

Hi Masona Here's a quick plan. I need to support the joist that's not in the RSJ. I've been told I can use joist hangers but I can't see how that's going to support that ?? Any ideas ??? Evofluff

Hi All Can someone explain to me how joist hangers work. I've just had some building work done and the builder has told me that I might need to install a couple of joist hangers to add extra strength. I've popped down to my local Jewsons but I can't find the right joist hanger. Help...

A question for oilman, What do you call expensive ???? What's a years running costs (including maintainance) I'm looking a changing my current system and I thinking about installing an OSO http://uk.osohotwater.no/Products/20_series/index.html Anyone heard of them ???? Are they any...

Thanks All for your comments. I'm going to stick with the boiler on the ground floor where the existing one is and install some OSO Hot water cylinders in the loft instead. Anyone know how to work out what size joists I need to install to take the extra weight of these cylinders when full...

Hi Malc Good idea Malc. The room below is the Kitchen / Breakfast room, could the pipe work be located into the stone wall ??? The stone wall is about 500mm thick. Very old house. Evofluff

Hi All I need some recommendations for new oil combi boiler, I've been told that GRANT are a good make. Is this so............ Or can some else recommend a different brand. Evofluff

Hi Malc Thanks for the reply. Option 1 is a good idea but I was hoping to stick the 1000 x 800 shower there. Option 2 is out the question. I can't stand macerators, there so noisy. Any other ideas ??? Evofluff

Hi CIB Why do you still have the radiator in the kitchen as well as the underfloor heating ????? Is the kitchen so big it needs both ??? My bathroom is 3m x 2.25m and has three exterior walls, plus two windows 1m x 0.8m. It currently has a radiator but I wanted to remove it so I can get a...

Hi breezer I'm not sure if I have explained myself properly. The bathroom is on the first floor and I want to put the new waste pipe in between the ground floor ceiling and the first floor. Ceiling Joist run from left to right. Can anyone else help Fluff

Hi All Has anyone got any good recommendations for Underfloor heating. The room I'm going to heat is the bathroom and the floor is going to be tiled. My original thoughts where to use the tile warmup system, but it's around about £275 for a 4.5m2 and plus I would need to keep the current...

Hi All I want to move my toilet from 1 side of the bath room to the other. How easy is it to re-plumb the waste pipe to the existing SVP. IE can the waste pipe go through ceiling joists ???? What's the minimum fall is required to meet Building Regs ?? Evofluff

Hi All I'm after some advice with boarding my loft. I want to use it for storing stuff, so it won't be heavy used. Currently the joists are @400 centres, 3"x 2" and span 5.8m. What is the best thing to do ??? Bolt and secure a 4"x 2" next the existing joists ??? Fluff

Hi All I'm new to this site so I'm not sure if this question has been asked before. Can I put a oil fired combi boiler in my loft space ?????? I'm trying to save some room in my kitchen !!!!! Also if it came be put in the roof, is there a ridge vent terminal available ???? Evofluff