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  1. Castironproblems

    Laminate Crackling Problem

    Did you manage to make any progress? My floor has been down for over a year now and creaking consistently except last night when the humidity levels were below 50% in the house. Can any experts offer any advice on what this could mean and if there’s any other ways to fix it than keeping...
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    Laminate Crackling Problem

    No, unfortunately not. I think my problem was due to levelling in some areas and underlay in others but Berry got out through the underlay and the builder continued to blame the product so I got no where. What area are you in? I looked for a local flooring specialist but couldn't find any so...
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    Soundproofing Insulation - Acoustic Roll

    I am installing a new ceiling and have fitted new joists to be attached with resilient bars and acoustic plasterboard. Does anyone have advice on the best soundproofing insulation to use? I had planned to use this acoustic roll from Knauf but am concerned it's not strong enough but not sure...
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    Door Jamb - expansion

    Thanks a lot for the advice. I was recommended the underlay by the flooring retailer but I purchased elsewhere as it was cheaper. I’m disappointed the fitter didn’t notify me of the issue when installing as it always made the noise but this is the first floor I’ve had installed so I assumed it...
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    Door Jamb - expansion

    This is the flooring - https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/Laminate/chateau it was fitted on QA techniboard 5mm which has a compression strength of 80kpa. I’ve since found out that the minimum compression strength of the required underlay is 100kpa so the manufacturer are not interested in my...
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    Door Jamb - expansion

    Thank you for the replay, Is the expansion true of height as well? I can’t see whether the flooring is touching wood inside the door jam but I can see that it’s tight on top.
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    Door Jamb - expansion

    I had new laminate fitted that’s creaking and cracking when walked on and I’m trying to rule out all potential problems. One issue I’ve noticed is that my flooring is really tight to the door jamb almost like it’s squeezed under with barely room for a sheet of paper. Can anyone provide any...
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    Wood Stove - Cracked Plaster

    I had my walls plastered and a new stove fitted last year. I followed instructions over allow plaster to dry and starting with small fires however I’ve now got a large crack approximately 6 months later. Can anyone provide any advice on how to fix this and if there’s any potential further...
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    Laminate Crackling Problem

    Just had another thought about this flexing crackling noise problem. The flooring is laid in an extension with a concrete subfloor as well as throughout house on floorboards. The parts that are concrete fill extremely solid underfoot and do not flex where as anywhere on the floorboards does. The...
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    Multi Quick Joint Toilet Leak

    Hi, I have a leak coming from the waste pipe of my integrated toilet that looks to be like the multi quick joint. It's at the bit between where the ceramic of the toilet meets a plastic pipe and there's some ruber in between. I watched a youtube video that recommends Plumbers Mait as a quick...
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    Laminate Crackling Problem

    Thanks for the reply. Think I may have to lift the flooring and relay but it’s a narrow herringbone so will be a struggle. What do you think the breakage rate will be from lifting a floor?
  12. Castironproblems

    Laminate Crackling Problem

    Hoping for some help. I had Berry Alloc Cheatu Laminate flooring installed in November last year but have had noise problems since installation. When walked on, the floor crackles a bit like if there was rice crispies or packets of crips stuck underneath the flooring. I've read some articles...
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    New Central Heating Pipes Leaking

    Hi all, I'm looking for a second opinion and some thoughts from those with more experience of plumbing. I've had some problems with pressure dropping after installation of new radiators which I thought was related to the system expansion. After installation of the new radiators I only then...
  14. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    Found the leak! New pipework is dripping
  15. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    Thanks again, is there any clue to be taken on why it doesn't leak when the heating is on and boiler is fired up?
  16. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    Thanks Ian I guess it's back under the floor I go to look for leaks! if I'm losing 1 to 1.5 bar in around 4/5 hours I should see a drip of some sort, right?
  17. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    Found these other pictures. Can’t find any water near the boiler anywhere but whenever I fill it it’s rapidly going down! Tried going round all my radiators with some tissue to look for water but nothing showing up
  18. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    When I say a little I mean I couldn’t see any water in the bag but could just about barely feel a drop in it. Maybe just condensation? didn’t realise I shouldn’t have opened it but it’s closed now and here’s a couple of pictures I took
  19. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    So the bag stayed on the pipe overnight while the pressure dropped but there was only a tiny drop of water in the bag this morning. Went down under the floor this morning looking for any sign of water but nothing there either. From checking the heater exchanger this morning it seems pretty...
  20. Castironproblems

    Vokera 28 Compact isolation

    Thanks guys will try that tonight
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