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  1. DavidH1983

    Garage floor question

    Apologies if this is in the wrong section. We have a garage currently being used as a nail salon (previous owners idea, not ours). We're planning on converting it back to a garage and a place to store the car. On street parking is a nightmare around here at the best of times. I quite enjoy...
  2. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Appreciate all of your comments. Thank you.
  3. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    I've asked the installer to substantiate his choice of boiler. I do not live in a castle.
  4. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    I can but ask the question. You're right though, 38kw is oversized based on our requirements. Knowing almost nothing about boilers I've put trust in the installer to make the right decision. We have 2 bathrooms and 15 rads.. I'd imagine something around the 28kw would have sufficed. Perhaps it...
  5. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    No idea why it's going to be that particular model. That's the model recommended by the plumber. A second quote we had suggested we get a Atag. (I've never heard of them but happy to go on recommendations).
  6. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    How viable is a solar solution? Do the savings make running a cylinder off say a 4kw solar panel substantiate the installation costs?
  7. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Boiler is going to be an Ecotec 37kw. Not sure what's in there at the moment but we have rads spread over four floors and 2 kids who in a few years will no doubt be needing showers at the same time etc.
  8. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Quite right, I asked him earlier to send me a link to our replacement and it is indeed a lot smaller in physical size. Capacity is 210lts. 4 bed house. Low to average consumption. Using some of the calculatros online this seems sufficient I think. Cheers.
  9. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Thank you for all the replies - really helpful. We estimate the boiler to be around 30 years old. It's a Vaillant Thermocompact. Unsure on the size but it'll be replaced like for like size-wise. Also not sure how old the megaflow is but it does look to be best part of 15 or maybe 20 years. I...
  10. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Thank you for all the replies - really helpful. We estimate the boiler to be around 30 years old. It's a Vaillant Thermocompact. Unsure on the size but it'll be replaced like for like size-wise. Also not sure how old the megaflow is but it does look to be best part of 15 or maybe 20 years. I...
  11. DavidH1983

    New system advice

    Morning, wondering I could ask a a few questions regarding a replacement system we're having installed potentially this week. We've just moved into a property (Victorian style 3 floor + a cellar). We're a family of 4 with two boys under 3. The house has a ground floor toilet with basin, a...
  12. DavidH1983

    New architrave around windows

    Hi all, I'd like to replace the plastic trim on our bedroom windows with something that has a little more detail, preferably a wooden architrave. Feeling all excited and productive I pulled off some trim to see what we were working with. As expected there is a large void. Rather than fill this...
  13. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep an eye out for doors and bubble wrap. Whilst I'm at it, can anyone recommend a good builder? I have been burnt in the past by a number of tradesmen (failing to turn up on time, if at all, not responding to messages, incomplete work etc). What with the...
  14. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    I like the idea of bubble wrap (I can get this from work and take small rolls home each day). I think I will do this and install some doors. I am moderately handy, although if there are any chippies on here willing to quote me for their time I would be very grateful. Otherwise I will give it...
  15. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    Yes. I've attached our floorplan as I'll do a poor job explaining. It is how the property exists as of right now. I've also attached a mockup of what we'd like to achieve. The wall isn't completely glass. I don't want to boil us in the summer and turn the kitchen into a hotbox. The wall...
  16. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    We considered a proper extension but to be honest the cost put us off. Just to replace the lean-to the cost of the extension itself would be around 35k. Perks of living in London I guess.
  17. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    You're right, it is neither secure nor warm. Luckily we're mid-terrace so the risk of a rear break-in is decreased. My only reservation with installing the proper doors now would be that a steel beam needs to be installed prior to this. See pic below. This is what we're ultimately after...
  18. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    Thanks for the reply jonbey, It is a proper bodge. The previous owners had the lean-to installed and it leaks air in from nearly every window and every corner. I fear I would have to use quite a bit of expanding foam to even make the slightest of differences. If I go for internal doors then...
  19. DavidH1983

    Easiest way to stop a draught

    Hi all, At the rear of our property the external wall has been opened up (H200cm x W125cm). This leads into a poorly constructed lean-to/conservatory. In the summer things are great, it's lovely and warm and the kitchen and the rest of the downstairs benefits from nice warm air. In the...
  20. DavidH1983

    Using gripit fixings on a double plasterboarded wall

    Thank you for the reply. One of the shelves is actually held up by the Gripits and I'm happy it's secure enough. I have no doubt I'll be using the rest of them for other projects I have lined up around the house. Cheers
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