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Its for an existing roof, in its currnt state about 2 years old (i.e. we recently had it re-done). Overall the roofs been in place for about 20 years.

Can any one tell me the regs regarding fire proofing a floor and roughly how much it would cost for a 14 foot square area (rough guess)?

If I have a standard flat roof, do I need to have soffit vents? If so how to they need to be fitted, can I just add them into the celling or do I need to setup a proper ventillation system?

And while were are on the subject.... Exactly how much wood can a woodchuck, chuck?

Sorry I meant to say Circular Saw not Wheelsaw!!!! Mental block!!

I must admit my lack of knowledge, I can understand what your are suggesting and I think thats a good place to start, however I wont have a grinder (I presume thats like a wheel saw?) is it possible to remove a brick like this by hand, or would it take forever?

Thanks for the response.... unfortunately I don't have a dog and this is wall is inside the garage so it wont be a neighbours dog either, although that would make it a lot easier to explain :? I'm interested your response was: Could be a dirty brick tie transferring a small amount of damp...

I understand giving remote diagnosis to a problem is difficult but I would appreciate any opinion on this. I found a brick in my garage that has a dark patch on it, it has been this way for several months, since I noticed perhaps as much as 6-8 months. This brick is about 3 to 4 bricks...

I have a disused fire place that now has a gas fire in front of it, so I would still need the ventialtion. I assume based on this capping it wouldnt be such a good idea?

I suffered from this a few months ago, some poor bird mustve got trapped in my chimney and died or fell down there somehow, this ultimately resulted in 100's of flies all over the downstairs of my house..... pretty disgusting I have to say. I have no idea how rare this is but I want to...

Thanks for your response, I'm trying to find a plumber now that will do pipe freezing.

I had heard of that but I didn't know if it was a viable option, the plumber didn't suggest it last night so I guess he did have the right kit for it. Are there any problems in doing this to the main water pipe? Is this somthing a good plumber should be able to offer?

:lol: HAHA never thought of that..... Water Board: "Sir if you dont pay your bill were going to cut you off" Me: "Certainly what time do you want to come around I'll have my plumber waiting"

That begs the question why would my neighbour have 2?.... they both look about the same age so based on this it doesnt look like he's had one then installed another.

Hi, I have a leak on the main stop tap in the house, so I called a plumber and he was unable to find the main stop tap outside my house. It would seem everyone has a grate for the water right outside their house except for mine. The only thing we did find was that my neighbour had 2 outside...

its a difficult one to consider, I'm really looking for someone with practical experice who hasnt got anything to gain by commenting on EPDM, appreciate the comments though I think a pitched roof would be far too expensive, I simply dont think I can afford it

I've just had a quote for a fibreglass roof from roofer and we spoke for a while about EPDM roofs and he was of the opinion that they were bad, infact he said he likes to steer clear of them. I think his main reasons were that they couldnt reflect the suns rays and were suseptable to damage...

Thanks for the advise, I think I get the picture on felting flat roofs now, I'm still curious about the Fibreglass and Synthetic Ruber types though?

I cant say i'm a DIY expert but what about using expanding foam filler then plaster and water proof over the top. Not only is it easy to use but it will expand to fill awkward gaps. I've used it before with success.

Thanks for the advise, I'm thinking a new roof would be best (athough the most expensive). Your right about prospctive buyers, and of course they may not want the hastle of getting a new roof..... so I'd best do it. I've been doing some research into the types of roofing and the Synthetic...