Search results

Hi, Im in a bit of a dilema where I have done some work but didnt notify LABC. The work entailed romoving plasterboard ceilings and upgrading the insulation between the joists (some beneath a flat roof dormer). The problem is that the joists/trusses are only 75mm and so ive fitted 50mm...

Hi, I would like a bit of advice on my boiler please. Its an oil fired Trianco Eurostar 70/80 and has always worked fine. However it has just developed a problem where it wont switch off untill the thermostat limit switch trips. My first thoughts are that the boiler control thermostat has...

Hi, I have a quick question. I have one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/92-5-87-5-branch-black-sp190/29610# connecting to my toilet. Would it be advisable to connect my waste from the basin to one of the branches. TIA

I will soon be finishing the walls around my fireplace were im going to have a wood burner installed. After reading advice on this forum I have decided to use a lime render to do this, but I have never worked with lime before. So my first question is how do I mix the render (ratios etc) and...

Hi, im renovating the bathroom in my house and am now at the stage of tiling. Im going to tank the shower/bath area is it advisable to tank the floor aswell or will tiles/waterproof addhesive/grout be sufficient. Also have bought Mapei Aqua defence for this is this much different to Mapegum...

My lounge has an artex ceiling, is it a good idea to plaster over it? If so what kind of prep work would need to be done? The artex is in good sound condition but its just not my taste. Thanks in advance.

I have a flat roofed dormer window and have discoverd that it is very poorly insulated. Its 75mm deep and i was intending on filling with Celotex foam boards but im not sure if it will be enough. What do others think?

Had a quote yesterday for some work consisting of: 1. Fitting a new 10 way consumer unit. 2. fitting new earth spike and upgrading earthing points. 3. New shower circuit (Bathroom to CU approx 10 metres) with 10mm cable. 4. Fitting a shaver socket in bathroom. 5. Changing a pull...

Hi, I have recently bought a 1970s house and it looks although it has the original wiring (red,black and earth within a grey PVC sheath) what is the expected life of wiring like this (in normal conditions)? I intend to have a PIR but im partway through refurbing the lounge and bathroom, would an...