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Thanks for the reply Richard. I'm having the stove installed by a pro. I didn't realize there were regs on the hearth, I'll check them out. Best, steve EDIT: The regs are covered here http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partj/approved

Hi, I'll soon be fitting a new Morso stove on a plinth in the fireplace. I've already laid down some old 1" thick slate slabs on the plinth, bedded in a sand and cement mix and I now need to grout them. What kind of grout would be best, or would a sand and cement mix be OK? The...

It's a system boiler, running a Tribune HE 180l heatstore. 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 Unsure, although I doubt it as he only had hand tools at the time. 4 Don't know - will check 5 Yes, the gas pressure was good He was not the manufacturer's engineer, just the guy who installed it. Steve

Before I phone Bosch I thought I'd ask here. I tried to switch on the heating for the first time and was given an EA error code: flame not detected. The plumber who fitted it has taken a look and can't see the problem. The boiler is new and yet to be switched on. Any ideas? Many...

I've just been looking into the costs of installing a wood boiler and reality bit (hard). Seeing as I don't have £10 000 lying about, I need to change my plans. I think that a gas boiler with a couple of solar panels for the summer is a much more realistic proposition. I've been directed...

Thanks for the pics, it looks great (and like a LOT of work!); I checked and Cement Away is OK to work on slate so will be looking out for it this weekend (15% off at B&Q!). Good luck with the renovation. steve

I've removed an old gas fire with a backburner from the fireplace. I've now got a large piece of flue sticking out, which I'll leave until I get the stove. But I'm having the chimney stack done and need to know if the present flue will do for a wood fire. I don't know its diameter (I know...

Here's a webpage which may help you with your decision.

Thanks again for your help on this. I'll search on the tiling forum about plasterboards and their limitations. We haven't even thought of which tiles to put on (full house renovation), but I'll bear your advice in mind when deciding. steve

I had rising damp through the house, and called two companies who sent a surveyor round. They both provided reports with recommendations and quotes, free of charge. Incidentally, if the property was empty for two years, keep all your receipts as you may be elligible for a 5% refund on the...

I don't think you'll be successful in getting someone to send you a report. I commissioned a reoprt on a house (which I didn't buy) and sold a copy for £200 to another interested party. However, you could contact a local surveyor for a chat, maybe he could go on some work experience with...

I thought so. I think I may need to increase the thickness of the other wall. With regards to waterproofing: a waterproof tile backer board for the shower and moisture resistant board for the rest? Does the tile backer board need to go all the way to the ceiling, or just immediately around...

I've just pulled down part of an old stud wall in the bathroom. I want a straight wall down one side, and this part was an inverted corner, In the image below the grey is what I've removed, the green is what's left and the blue is what I want to build. I've managed to remove it...

No problem. I'm not worried about how it looks, it's just that the pointing flakes away when I touch it - it's more of a structural worry! :-) I believe they are, and quite nice too - I just hope I haven't ruined them with all the work! And the hearth is a collection of large slate slabs...

Download and print the voucher from their site: https://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/storevouchers/register.jsp?rid=70&ecamp=teq_jun_1&ecamp=aff-p9-awin-001 steve

Thanks for that. I'll look into those options. I'm not an expert, but seeing as it was built in 1880, I assume it's local granite (north Wales). The pointing is lime and is very poor in places. In the meantime, here it is with all of it cleared. http://gmei.imgur.com/lle_tn#sCsmf

Most of it's cleared now, and looking much better. http://gmei.imgur.com/lle_tn#gzY3K I searched here and sandblasting stone is not recommended. Could I use some kind of drill mounted abrasive?

The startingoniline website doesn't look too great. Anything that says "You could be enjoying a Test Match in Australia, sipping champagne in a bar overlooking Bondi Beach" usually is either over the top or too good to be true. Take a look at this dry stone waller's site, built with...

Finally managed to demolish the old brick fireplace, and chip out most of the chimney lining. I need to clear out the rubble and then I can do some constructive work. http://gmei.imgur.com/lle_tn#ehKv4

Thanks for all the replies, it's a lot of help. Turns out the plumber has just qualified, so some of his statements make sense. As for "return on investment": I bought a new car recently and lost £1000 just by driving it out of the dealership. steve