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Advice re. Conservatory frame coming away from external wall
So we bought our house 5 years ago, and the conservatory was falling down due to rot in the existing wooden frame, as well as the roof being on the verge of collapse. We therefore budgeted (following a consultation) from a local window/conservatory specialist for what would be replacement of the wooden frame with upvc, as…
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Piling foundations - questions
Hi, Hopefully there's someone out there with the knowledge I'm looking for - tried googling but doesn't seem to be much out there. Can anyone explain to me what the process should be for getting quotes on piling for a house extension? Our architect has said we need 8 x 10m deep pilings due to neighbours leylandii trees.…
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Invisible Window Cleaner?
About two years ago, we had a knock on the door from someone starting a new window cleaning business who asked if we had a window cleaner. We didn't, so they said when the business was up and running they'd come back to us to give us prices, etc, but they never did. Apparently, there were 2 or 3 occasions right at the…
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Small windowsill means heat from radiator only rises behind closed curtains - what to do?
Throwing this on the wisdom of the forum My master bedroom is freezing cold even when the heating is on, because all the hot air from the radiator rises behind the closed curtain - the reason for this is a very small windowsill. Without moving the curtain rails or the radiator (big bay window so cannot move it), is there…
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Gutter
Hello, Gutter has been leaking and I really need it sorting. It's been too long. It leaks on a join. Problem is I'm not sure who I need to call to fix it - obviously at a decent price. Is it a roofer?...Or the place who fitted our windows as they fit gutters? I'm looking more for it patching in some way rather than…
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Home office seat=small desk top table
Good news possible working from home a few days per week could be offered, maybe from q1 2020. Meanwhile I'll need 1. Table or small computer desk for laptop+15/17" monitor. 2. A nice inexpensive seat or chair Considerations to be taken. I have M.S. though mobile for some time yet. 1 bedroom flat-some space in living room,…
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Where shall I stick my gas meter?
:) The gas pipes are being replaced in our block, and this means the meter will be moved. This is happening next week. Great! Because right now it's literally in the middle of the wall. There is a full-length cupboard there at the moment, but I want a new kitchen at some point soonish and the meter was going to be one of…
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How effective is Gyproc Soundbloc 15mm Plasterboard for soundproofing direct on to wall ?
Looking to block voices coming from next doors bedroom. Room is very small,so can't afford to build a stud wall or use rock wool. Have thought about double boarding using Gyproc Soundbloc 15mm dot & dab and then stagger 2nd layer. According to the website each board weighs 40kg so double boarding would add 80kg+ of mass.…
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Builder From Hell, Withold Final Payment>
Hi there Apologies if I have missed a recent post on this subject. Basically have had a large extension done, started in March of this year, meant to be a 14-16 week job, Agreed the price with the builder though it was his'team' that would be on site. Made it sound like everything was in house which was what swung it for…
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Mystery Areas
Good Afternoon, I was using a steam machine to strip off wallpaper in one of my bedrooms, and in a corner it brought a load of plaster down with it. This exposed what through googling I have now found out to be called "lath and plaster" - horizontal thin wooden struts. Apparently these were used in old houses before gypsum…
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Efficient comfortable, home heating management, postulations and the ideal future - long
This, as you will soon discover if you care to read is a "pet thing" of mine. I thought I would share a few of my postulations and ask for comment. My position: I moved from oil fired vented to gas combi sealed system at the start of the month. My house lacks upgraded insulation and currently I only have a 7 day timer and…
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New Boiler Needed
Our boiler has suddenly died on us. Three repairs attempted, none successful for more than about 24 hours. We are approaching retirement age where our only income will be state retirement pension and maybe pension credits and to be honest this is an expense we are struggling with. Our heating engineer has given us a price…
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HELP - What order to sort my bathroom ceiling out....??
Hi I am finally in a position to remove my polystyrene tiles on my bathroom ceiling - its waited 6 years but now need to get it sorted. So I have 3 trades coming to sort the different things and I am confused what order to do things. So basically the electrician is coming to remove all the spotlights. Someone is the going…
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What paint to seal plaster
I'm in the process of removing a mist coat so I'm looking for advice on what paint to buy to seal the plaster as I'm confused what to buy after contacting dulux and leyland. I was going to buy dulux retail matt to seal the plaster but dulux said waterbased paint is not designed to be thinned for a mist coat so it's best to…
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Bedroom Carpet
Hi Wonder if anyone has tried Tapi Star Twist carpet - it's £4.99m according to website. I don't want to replace it in 3 years' time. Wondering what carpets other people recommend for bedrooms, please.
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Installing Megaflo price
Hi. I want to replace my immersion heater for a 210 litre megaflo. I have been quoted £1700 inc. vat to supply and fit. The extra pipework will be going along wall about 4 metres Into bathroom where an electric shower was once situated. Easy access and one extra hole for pipes will have to be cut through stud wall to get…
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Ceiling plaster cracking
Dear moneysavers, Our kitchen ceiling has developed some cracks. There has always been a long straight crack, but these are relatively new. What I would like to get a feel for is the cause and urgency. Is the ceiling likely to come down in chunks - and soon? We have a lot going on right now and if we can delay sorting it…
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Kitchen under cabinet lighting?
I’ve got 5 x T5 13w under cabinet strip units in my kitchen. So I’m thinking that’s 65W? I’ve seen some new LED ones, that are like flexible tape, their wattage is incredibly low - yet they claim to be very bright. They are also pretty cheap to buy! One of my strip units has failed (the one with the kettle underneath it).…
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Cost of a Loft conversion
Hi all, I'm in the throws of buying a house and finding it tricky to get quotes on prospective work. I'm wanting to find the current ( rough) price of a hip to gable loft conversion on a 1930's semi ( I'm in Yorkshire)? The conversion would be to create one large bedroom & ensuite, full length dormer to rear and two…
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https://www.ecofundingsolutions.co.uk
Has anyone here dealt with https://www.ecofundingsolutions.co.uk/ My sister replied to oneof their adverts and they have offered to organise a "no obligation" viewieng and quote for replacing her current windows and doors. As I've not heard about them I thought here might be a good place to see if anyone has dealt with…
