Search results

  1. T

    Block paving over a convex area

    Hi Guys, I've got a flat area I want to block pave in my garden but there is a slope up to this flat area which I want to pave too. I've seen paving on a slope where the slope is concave but I haven't seen any examples where the curve is convex. I've attached a diagram with dimensions in case...
  2. T

    What insulation anchors for sand/cement render

    Hi there, Are plastic insulation anchors OK when rendering with sand and cement over Kingspan Kooltherm (K5)? Something like this...
  3. T

    Best way of insulating down into the eaves?

    Hi Guys, My house has a roof where the top rooms go up into the attic area slightly so the corners of the ceilings are slanted. I think they call them skeelings? There is no insulation in between the ceiling and the tiles so it's really cold during the winter. I tried insulating a...
  4. T

    Must SW3000 celotex be rendered immediately?

    Hi Guys, I'm having the solid side wall of my house (front and back have a cavity) covered in 50mm celotex and then the exterior rendered. Can the celotex be fixed to the exterior wall and left in situ for a few weeks before rendering? Or must it be rendered immediately? Cheers, Tim.
  5. T

    Self-piercing valve not working on water filter kit

    Hi Guys, I tried fitting an under counter water filter kit (http://www.screwfix.com/p/water-filter-kit/14306). Got everything installed and then as the last step I tightened the self-piercing value which seemed to go ok. When I turned the water back on nothing is coming out of the water...
  6. T

    Advice on removing beam in loft

    Hello, I am considering whether it is possible or worth having 2 beams removed from my loft space to make a useable storage area. Initially I thought these beams were of no use as they don't seem to be taking any load and are fairly loose, but having read similar posts on here, it seems they...
Back
Top