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    Copper cylinder scrap value?

    Has anyone recently weighed in a copper cylinder or have an idea of what I'd get scrap value? Have all copper pipes from 3 bed semi aswell. Or can it be sold on? It's Newark Copper Cylinder, 825/450, grade 3, 106 litres not sure how old Cheers
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    Central heating system fitted in one day?

    Quick question. Can a new central heating system be fitted in one day? It will be fitted in an empty (no furniture etc) 3 bed semi that's had all previous ch system, pipes and rads removed already. Floorboards are up where old pipes went (notches in joists could be reused as all of the new...
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    Advice on where to have combi boiler fitted

    Hi Going to be having a combi put in soon, not sure whether to have it in the current utility room or in the loft, read on for reasons. Would have had it in the garage...but it hasn't been built yet. See attached picture for position of boiler if put in utility room. Black lines is current...
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    Hiding wiring for TV mounted on chimney

    Hi, would appreciate any advice on how to hide wiring for TV mounted on chimney breast, as shown in picture. Virgin/Sky box will be located at side of chimney in cupboard/shelving. Soundbar or speakers possibly either side of chimney?? My thoughts are: Drill through side of chimney (possibly...
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    Do I need 2 lintels - fireplace

    Hi, I'm opening up a fireplace, the chimney goes off at an angle up as shown in pics. Do i need 2 lintels (one behind the other) as there will be nothing i can see holding up the bricks behind the lintel I'll be putting in. The red lines is the angle of the chimney.
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    DPM for Internal Block Wall ??

    Hi, I am closing up living/dining room internal wall with thermalite blocks. Using blocks as want better soundproofing than a stud wall wouod give. Floor is concrete, with what I assume are thin tiles (asbestos?) on. 1: Do I need to put down a dpm before start laying? 2: Can I lay on top...
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