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Does anyone have a view on the benefits of using hardwood vs softwood in replacement sash windows? Is the durability nuch better (the frames will be painted) or insignificant? The location is coastal. Thanks for any help, John

I spoke to the plumber proposing the works mentioned. He is adamant that the pipes and valves from the boiler need to be changed and that the system needs to be drained and rebalanced so that each radiator heats evenly. He thinks this should also make the system more fuel efficient. the...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm learning a lot. We've only been in the house concerned since April and are slowly realising the money pit that it is. The quote for draining and flushing the system, replacing some valves and adding a new digital timer is £5500!! (and new boiler pump) Our...

Thanks Nige F. As far as I know (only my wife has met them) the guys looking at the system have been in the business for quite some time so they should know how old systems work. It's interesting that you think the valves, etc. shouldn't be affected by the pressure. As I said (and I...

PS Agile. Perhaps I am getting my wires slightly crossesd. The Mrs said yesterday that the plumber was just referring to the valves needing to be replaced. That might make more sense if there is a change in pressure due to the new pump. She did say today though that he was talking...

Thanks Agile. I don't have a pump serial number to hand. I trust that it isn't working properly though as before the plumber came a boiler specialist had a look at it (he recommended the plumber). The pipes date from the 1930's so if steel was used then I guess that's what they are...

Dear All, Any advice on what might be wrong with my central heating & water system? The system in run by a Trianco Oil Fired Boiler and is a minimum of 13 years old (looks older). It is very unlikely that the system has been overhauled in any way over that period. (I've just bought it)...

I have just moved into a house which has three acres of woodland. The previous owners let nature take its course. Many of the trees are covered in ivy. I am concerned that the ivy is harmful to the trees (mostly oak). Any advice on whether or not I should cut the ivy back? Seperately, my...

I moved into a new property with a Trianco TRO 28/32 installed. Had been working fine (though some rads don't appear to be working) but we think the oil ran out last week and only got a new dleivery today. The boiler hasn't fired up and we can't see any obvious way to reset. I am a complete...