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    Safe practice for chimney repairs and only half a chimney repaired

    "To main roof chimney stack, renew lead soakers" That sounds like a full job doesn't it? Or, as the quote only mentions scaffolding to the front and not rear am I being unreasonable as it is a very high roof???
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    Safe practice for chimney repairs and only half a chimney repaired

    Hello. I have a query about determining who is correct in this situation, as I am uncertain. I received a quotation for various roof repairs, which encompassed re-doing the lead soakers on the chimney (the flashing beneath the slates). The chimney extends across the apex of the roof, with one...
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    Quick and dirty attic bedroom insulation!

    Hi Doggit and Catlad Yes, sticking insulated board over the top is a good idea, thanks. But it is a bit procey and I do have access to quite a lot of a friends excess kingspan insulation that his builders used. One slight issue is that the room height is only just over 6 foot (i've put 2 m on my...
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    Quick and dirty attic bedroom insulation!

    Hi all As the title suggests I am wondering how to semi insulate an attic room that has zero insulation so that I can take the edge off the cold. I don;t sleep in there bu have my office in there and it is very cold even with the rad on full. I have little money and do not want to pull off the...
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