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hot roof co?
Anyone heard of the hot house roof company? I've just had a call from someone claiming that 25% of my heating is wasted by going through the roof, even although I have 300mm of loft insulation. How can a coating on your tiles stop 25% of your heat when the loft is insulated and ventilated? Another con I suspect.
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Wallpapering
Ive removed previous wallpaper and filled in holes/washed walls. 3 of the walls i am painting - first with cheap white then with the colour but what do I need to do on the wall I am going to wallpaper? It's bare plaster.
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Builder quote for putting up blinds
Hi, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster and wondering whether I could quickly get some advice: [FONT="]I live in a warehouse flat with massive windows. I've recently purchased some blinds from web=blinds. They've arrived, but we are unable to put them up. The ceiling above the roof is concrete with steel in it…
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french doors
We need to purchase french doors 1790 wide, but we are puzzled by choice available Has anyone had the La Porte Oak Range fitted http://www.leaderdoors.co.uk/external-doors-1/french-folding-sliding-4/la-porte-oak-french-2786.htm Dont really want to go the route of UPVC, although realise oak will need maintenance Magnet seem…
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Painting advice
Hello Everyone was so helpful with my self-levelling that Im hoping I will get similar rsponse for this problem. I painted my very small bathroom with Permoglaze vinyl matt emulsion (purchased from Brewers after discussion with chap there). I painted over a kitchen and bathroom paint with no prep just a clean and now I…
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Double glazing steam and condensation
I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I have a small box room with double glazing but is horrific, moisture, dirt, condensation etc. The rubber seal doesn't even look like it fitted correctly when first fitted (I have only recently moved into the house). Can the glass just be replaced or do you have…
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Cavity wall installation -house built 2000
Apaprently, all houses built since 1992 have to have had it fitted. However, a friend of mine has just had they're house done and that was after 1992. My house was built in 2000 by Barratt cowboys, and we have a lot of problems with drafts etc. I've heard you cant have cavity wall insulation redone but how do I tell if it…
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Sofa Delay? My rights..
Hello there this is my first post so I hope someone can help. I ordered a sofa and coffee table form Easy Living Furniture in Jan of this year. I was looking for both to get within a 1-2 week timeline. I hadn't had much luck but at Easy Living I had found exactly what I was looking for, at a great price and had good…
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sliding wardrobe doors
Hi all Myself and partner have recently moved into our new home. the bedrooms both have ideal fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. They are ideal in size but the actual doors are mirrored and quite ghastly really!!! Has anyone had any experience with installing sliding doors? im not adverse to DIY, i just do not have the…
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Get ready for digital
Hi everyone. I like to pop things on here when I hear about them or see them. My gran has had to catch up with the digital age (she did put up a fight though) and get her TV all sorted to stop getting bog standard terrestrial signal but she had a problem in her area and had to get a booster. Anyway, the guy who told her…
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Double glazing advice
Hi all, not sure if this is the right place to post Im thinking of taking the plunge and having some double glazing windows installed. Due to limited funds ,I am only expecting to get the windows at the front of my home done immediately,although I plan to gradually replace the back windows in time. I am getting a couple of…
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Returning a shower screen 18 months+ after purchase (B&Q)
Hello all, We have just had our ensuite refitted after being without for 18 months+. We had been buying bits and pieces over that time, all the while saving for the work to be done. Tonight I used the shower for the first time and the enclosure does not seem fit for purpose. It's meant to be a walk in enclosure, model type…
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Steel Calculations
Help please I have had steel calculations done as I am taking down 2 internal walls one which is basically the corner of the house. I have had them done by a consulting structural engineer and his paperwork says that his appointment is in accordance with the ACE short form agreement of 2002. I have tried to look on the web…
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Sound test
Does anyone know the cost of having a sound/noise test done in a flat,this is required before and after having any soundproofing work done.
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Leak under bathroom sink (pic)
The fittings under my NEW bathroom vanity unit are leaking in two different places (see pic). My plumber tried to fix the leaks by changing the seals and adding silicon, he did this 4 times (!!) over several days - it didn't work, it's still leaking :( He blames the parts, I asked him to change them but he said they are…
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Biggish Fridge-Freezer
Hello all, We're trying to design a kitchen that would be functional for a small, but growing family (3 of us, soon to be 4). The space is only about 3m x 2.5 m with doors at both ends. The thoughts of a Range cooker have already bitten the dust and I don't think I can justify a American-style side-by-side behemoth of a…
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Question about frost thermostat control
Hello I have what could be a very simple and silly question but I was wondering if one of you lot could enlighten me. I'm having a combi boiler installed in the loft space and because it's insulated it can get pretty cold up there so I've been advised to get a froststat, specifically they are fitting a Honeywell T4360.…
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Integrated Appliance - Doors (Ikea)
Hi, We have settled on an Ikea kitchen but I am not buying the integrated appliances from them. Do I just need to order standard doors for the integrated appliances (Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer & Cooker hood) as I cannot find specific appliance doors on their website? Any help appreciated. Mark
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DIY lamps
Hey guys, been looking at nice simple floor standing lighting for my living room. I like the simple tall, tube/square paper lamps. they are cheap enough but there always seems to be something i dont like ie colour of the stand. As i want to make as many things myself for my new place i thought i could make my own paper…
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Bathroom floor help please
Hello, I am looking for a low budget solution for a bathroom floor that is bare floorboards at present. I am confused about what my options are and if there is anything we have to lay over the floorboards first. Many thanks for looking.
