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Yes I have a breathable membrane in place. Stages shown below.

Constucting new roof

There appear to be two guidelines when insulating between the rafter space on a pitched slate roof. One guideline says to leave a 50mm gap to the top of the rafter the other guideline says fill to the top of the rafter. Which is right?

Yes, I agree to an extent but with things like electricity and such like if there is a some disaster whilst you are in occupation you may find yourself uninsured.

Yes, when we put the ensuite in prior to 2008 we had the bond and a shower consumer unit but the bathroom is 'as was'.

Thank you for putting things in perspective.

Yes, I see what you are saying. Being a consumer is an absolute nightmare you don't know who to believe or who to trust. Just been took to cleaners on a roofing job on a recommendation. Don't want to end up being told I must have a complete rewire. When I discussed the RCD he said it didn't...

Trying to put my property in order with a view to putting it on the market at a later date. Most of the house has been updated on a diy basis (industrial trained electrician) before part P came in but have been advised to bring it up to date with lastest developments before we have new consumer...

Thank you, much appreciated.

Prior to having my electrics checked out I have been told that I need to put an earthing bond on my metal bath, towel rail, lights and pipework. Can you tell me in simple terms, the size of conduit to order 1.5mm2 2.5mm2 4.0mm2 Leaning towards the 4.0 is this correct?

4 weeks in total and looking a right mess. Can't wait till the pyrite starts oxidizing.

Hi there! New to the forum and have the following query. :cry: Do Grade B Samaca slates curl up like a piece of dry bread the longer they are left on the roof as they seem to be getting worse week by week.