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Hi, Garage door entrance being widened to accommodate wider vehicle but there is a problem; 1. existing brick surround having to be "cut back" by two bricks - to give the extra "width" into the garage. 2. I want the bricks cut back and then refaced/reinserted etc - so as to give a brick...

ok, that's real bad news. costs, time etc. So, grasping the nettle, what do i need to buy and have at hand to tackle this job? Bear in mind I'm worried how to get a seal so it doesn't leak - any advice on that also appreciated.

but if the diaphragm is inside the siphon, then i've still got to remove it to check it. Right? that meansi'm at risk of doing a full reinstall anyway and my fear of not getting a water tight seal. the siphon is a big green thing - lots bigger than the blue/plain plastic ones nowadays...

Sorry to sound naive, but what is the diaphragm and how do i find it or check it? As for your other comment, believe me, life can and has changed unexpectedly. One minute you can be enjoying life to the full and then all of a sudden wham...total turmoil and no income to boot and no prospect...

Hi, This is embarrassing! We have 3 wc's in our home but the downstair cloak wc is causing some embarrassment. I have to give you the story about it so you get the picture: It is an 18 year old WC, balterley with handle that you "crank" to operate the siphon fitment. OK? That's...

cheers freddie

Cheers freddie/oilman etc, removing old insulation is something I'll get organised. sheepswool is the answer from what everyone says. Do you know any way I can get any grant towards costs?

I see your point, and am still trying to decide - but in all honesty, because the property is so cold I just dont want to go and put good stuff on top of bad - sort of thinking being "bite the bullit, remove the old stuff regardless of whether that makes financial sense, clean up the loft with...

Forgive me, but I dont think its fibreglass in my loft - its a yellowish fibre which i understand is what they still use widespread to insulate - ie it has glass fibre (whereas fibreglass itself is a much older product and something I'm pleased to learn has been banned). The material i have...

1. OK, I am totally hooked on installing sheepswool if at all possible. I will look as you say - but I've been told before it is pointless as it is sooo expensive AND you cant get grant assistance. 2. Oilman - can he or others advise on best places to buy wool? 3. PLEASE can someone also...

sheeps wool sounds fantastic - but of course it is out of my price bracket as it would cost thousands of pounds. I have 1200-1400 sq foot of loft space and requre 10 inches. What has anyone else paid for sheepwool on this scale? what is the second best option? Also, can oilman or others...

when you say wool do you mean rockwool? I cant see how the old stuff can be sucked out - its laid out of rolls of the stuff.

Hi, 20 years ago, home built with loft insulation - looks like 5-6 inches of that glass fibre yellow/sand coloured stuff was used - horrible! Point is, am going to tackle this job and try to reduce the cold etc but: 1. What sort of material to use? Which gives best insulation performance...