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    Soil pipe through GRP flat roof

    Hello, Will one https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/roofers-40-160mm-pipe-collar-tpe.html of these Be suitable to create a water tight seal around a 100mm pipe, going through a fibreglass roof? I phoned them up earlier and the chap assured me I wouldn't require anything else. I also...
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    Boss shoulder too small?

    Is this the normal size for a boss shoulder? I bought a boss adapter but it appears to be too big to fit in the hole.
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    Lead pipe fitting - ID required

    I can anyone suggest where I could get a plug / cap to replace this stop cock fitting. The outside diameter of the thread i(where the ptfe tape is)is 29mm. The ideal outcome is to blank the tap fitting off with a cap. I've installed a new stop cock further upline on a copper pipe. Many...
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    Constructional Hearth

    Hello, We have decided to replace the fireplace as the existing one is fairly dated, after taking the old gas fire off I lifted the surrounding floorboards.. The fire place we are looking at comes with these requirements; Point F - Non combustible hearth - Does this mean I can put a 50mm...
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    Insulation theory for beginners - question inside

    Hello, I have removed the carpet in my living room to reveal some nice floorboards.(timber suspended floor) To try and prevent it getting too cold over winter I'm thinking about insulating with jablite wedged between joists. However, this will take some considerable effort / pain because the...
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    Newbie needs experience

    Hello, just bought a house, very pleased with it. We are considering installing a wood burner (defra / 5kW / 12mm hearth) ~ total cost = £1100 Can anyone tell me if this will or will not pay for itself when we sell the house in ~ 4 years time? I appreciate its a difficult question, opinions...
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    Can you identify this insulation ?

    Just moved into my first house, we are hopefully going to insulate the loft in time for winter. I started taking up some of the boards in the loft and noticed this 'beading' there approx ~ 5mm square and cover the loft. Does anyone know what it is?
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