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This could be an option. My roof is an unsealed one and no membrain so tiles straight to the wool frame. If I was to insulate the roof, it would keep heat in the loft but wouldn’t it have escaped the rooms below?

Yes that’s exactly what I’m after. Thanks for the helpful advice!

In the process of renovating a 1930s bungalow and as it’s a small build, I wanted to board the loft to use as storage. The joists are 3 ins tall. Am aware of recommended depth of usual products of 200-300mm.....but want to have gap of 70mm due to boarding floor for storage.....considered loft...

Thanks for all advice. Will think about airing it and heating and seeing how we get on. With regards to insulating it as it’s solid brick external wall. Could I still use insulated boards or would that prevent the house from breathing? Any suggestions on insulating/plastering it? Some say...

Thanks for reply. There is damage to the render in some places and cracks which will soon be rectified. The damp tester is a digital device with 2 prongs and looks to give a percentage reading which is random through out the house. Seems some of the internal walls low down have readings up to...

Hello Recently bought a 1930s 2 bed bungalow which hadn’t been lived in for about a year and had no central heating. It was very damp when we bought it and were told it has a rising damp problem. It has a tar like damp proof course from when it was built. We have removed all the carpet and the...

Thanks again for the advice. I will have a look at BS7671 to get a better understanding. I know I lack knowlage in domestic work so will work will my electrician to learn and do the job. I am sorry for not knowing every last thing about domestic electrical work and not being a super...

Thanks for replies and advice I am a maintenance electrician for industrial work so have an understanding for the electrical circuits and safety. It's just house regulations such as what RCDs are needed for each circuit. I will be doing the job myself before moving in and it will be inspected...

Hi New to the forum and have a few questions about a new installation I am going to do. I am soon to move into my new house which is in need of a rewire and want to get everything ready and planned ready to move in. Here are my questions: 1) Can I mount the consumer unit and meter under...