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Hi I currently have a tiled roof (marley tiles) in my bungalow. I want to fit a few velux windows in for skylights for the hallway, however also plan to convert part of the loft aswell. Part of the conversion will include more velux windows for the attic rooms. However at that time i...

Hi I am looking at a loft conversion. I've spoken to a structual engineer who says that the 'clear span' for the new joists go between the new vertical walls that go from the new joists and onto the rafters at the sides of the loft... rather than the span between the two walls the joists...

Hi I live in an old stone detached cottage (bungalow). One of the 3 chimneys (centre one) stonework is in poor condition in the attic, and i am keen on a loft conversion so; i would like to take the chimney down to ceiling (loft floor) height. This is so i can use the remaining chimney...

hi is there any code/markings etc that would tell moisture resistant chipboard flooring (22mm) between its non-moisture resistant counterpart? it has 'P5' stamped on it. thanks! Derek

Hi I am planning to re-slate my roof. Currently under the slate there is an old sheet membrane that will need replacing, but there is also under that a sort of 1cm fibre board. Is it worth me keeping this, basically as extra insulation rather than taking it all away and putting standard...

Hi I am looking at an loft conversion. Currently my ceiling joists are fixed to the rafters just under 200mm up from the wall plate. The wall is a very thick old stone wall. The rafters sit on the outer side of the thick wall leaving the inner side free/clear I am putting 200mm...

Hi some good property advice on this forum, so i thought i'd ask a bit about the common furniture beetle who are squatting in my new-to-me house (according to "damp specialist surveyor/salesman" which could just be touting for business, we shall see), anyway... I'm looking at treating the...

Hi We are about to (hopefully) purchase a house (bungalow) that has been empty (but closed up) for around a year. the house is around 100 to 150 years old. It is now showing signs of damp in a few areas. Guttering looks like it needs to be emptied as its clogged in places. the...