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    5 zone underfloor heating

    Thanks, will look into their systems.
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    Replacing wooden joists with concrete

    Thanks for the replies and details. I should have mentioned, it wouldn't be just concrete - he mentioned there will be hardcore mot1, sand, membrane then insulation, concrete, UFH, screed, lvt https://www.continal.co.uk/system/pug-dry-mix - this looks like a good find, thanks Notch7
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    5 zone underfloor heating

    Any recommendations on a 5 zone underfloor heating system? We will have - kitchen 6mx7m (2 zone) - living room 1 4x3 (1 zone) - living room 2 3x3 (1 zone) - hallway (1 zone) Plan is to go on top of concrete, then will screed and then lvt. Thanks in advance
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    Replacing wooden joists with concrete

    I'm looking at installing under floor heating. My builder has recommended to replace all of the floor joists under the living rooms x2 and hallway with concrete. We have a crawl space under the house so there will be a lot of hardcore and concrete to fill. Probably the perimeter is about 1.3m...
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    fixing gutter drain pipe above sloping conservatory roof

    Hi All, My roof gutter is leaking in the middle of the house right above the sloping conservatory roof. What's the safest way to get to the guttering above a sloping conservatory roof - for example: thanks,
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    Vinyl Safety?

    I am about to replace our ground floor flooring - about 85sqm. I have used solid wood flooring in the past however I understand that it's not suitable for underfloor heating which I'm planning to install. I have two living rooms, hallways, utility room and kitchen/dining. 1. I have read that...
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    wiring for 3 gang switch

    Thank you for taking the time, really appreciate it and yes I agree, it really needs to get sorted.
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    wiring for 3 gang switch

    The boxes at the bottom are the three switches and the boxes with the 6 circles are the terminal strips
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    wiring for 3 gang switch

    Sorry it's taken a while to post - other emergencies to battle. here is the current wiring:
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    wiring for 3 gang switch

    installed a new porch with 3 downlights and cabled wiring through to the hall way. had an existing 2 gang switch controlling downstairs hall light and upstairs hall lights. both ground floor and 1st floor lights have intermediate switches. have replaced the 2 gang switch with a 3 gang switch...
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    f.75 ecofit pure 825

    Agree with you must be safe when trying to isolate the issue however for those of you that come across this and want to save £120 call out on a Sunday evening, this solved it for me: 1. Bleed the radiators (seems like when I was changing the taps/basin air got into the pipes 2. Fill the...
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    f.75 ecofit pure 825

    Hi All, I've seen a few posts and videos on f.75 error and I just want to confirm if you think I could simply clean up the pressure sensor, replace it or if it might be the pump? The boiler was switched off whilst I was away from the house and during this time, I had also replaced a basin in...
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    Restoring parquet floor

    Thank you, yes it seems like a specialist skill.
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    Restoring parquet floor

    I've moved into a house with parque flooring which has seen better days. See attached photos. As a temporary solution, I'm looking to restore this to a darker shade such as rosewood or rich mahogany. I tried sanding the floor and then applying an oil wax but this just made it sticky and hasn't...
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    Tumble Dryer screeching after starting and only for 30seconds?

    Figured it out, it's the pump - took it out, cleaned up a bit and now less noisy, still needs replacing. Thanks and hopefully this will help others.
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    Tumble Dryer screeching after starting and only for 30seconds?

    This is a bit odd, the tumble dryer makes a screeching noise only on the startup for 30secs https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y3VJCoQc843on8qc9 In the video the screeching only starts after 30seconds and and then lasts for 30seconds. If it was a motor/bearing/pulley then I would expect the noise to...
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    Building Regulations Certificate

    thaks for your help. The RSJ in the through lounge cannot be seen - only on the photos I took. I'm not too concerned with the chimeny breasts as I know they can be seen in the loft and structural surveyor confirmed all ok. Will they issue a cert? I read somewhere they might not issue one...
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    Building Regulations Certificate

    hmm, the issue will be for example, the LA coming and asking for all of the plaster work to be taken off to see the RSJ or the concrete lintel - it could also take more than 3 months to get it all tick boxed off
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    Building Regulations Certificate

    Thanks, that was my preferred option - will find out soon whether the buyer will be satisfied with this.
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    Building Regulations Certificate

    Hi All - some advice for a first time seller! I did some renovations in 2015 (6 x chimney breasts removal onto gallow brackets into loft, through lounge (rsj), downstairs WC (concrete lintel) and new joists across 1st floor bedroom ceilings) which was all drawn up by the architects - 2015. The...
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