I need to get 2x22mm copper pipes through a slate roof, in a way that does not leak, does anybody have any ideas? Is there some special piece of building...
Here's a question - there must be experts here :-) Im looking at options of being able to change the electric carbon mat UFH to water UFH - above that I have...
Gus wrote in dig.6289 ... My builder tells me he cannot legally obtain yellow gas ducting -- black or white yes, but not yellow. My 'leccy new service has gone...
Hi, I'm looking at different solutions for achieving mains pressure hot water - has anyone come across an impartial explanation of the options? Phrases like ...
My neighbour has just constructed a stable in the middle of her paddock, and thinking that I know a bit about electrics asked me how to light it. It's too far...
The joiners are in on Wed to start putting floor joists in place. I can only assume (being a newbie at this) that the brickies will need something to stand on...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm about to launch into my second self-build having finally received planning approval for a 4,000 sq.ft. house ( yep just the one!) on...
So, hoping someone will learn from my experience - I have had the week from hell dealing with EDF trying to get a temporary building supply to the site. Just...
Our tiler did an excellent job for £20 to 25 per metre including materials. He's based in Chorley Lancashire. Let me know if you would like to contact him. ...
SWMBO doesn't want me tiling her kitchen floor etc, so I'd like to know what the approx going rate for floor tiling is per sq metre? I'm looking at ceramic...
Hi I am currently undergoing a selfbuild with a room in room. The attic truss rafters are 147mm deep. If I use breathable sarking felt can I fill the entire...
Hi there, The road where we will be building is private and the association is very good at keeping everyone infomred of all kinds of scams, break-in, garden...
Hi all, The Germans are coming with the house on the back of a truck in early Sept and I am doing the final preparations to the site. The groundworkers have...
I have to render OR I beleive they call it plastic coat (spray on) the exterior of a four bed house new build concrete blocks, any idea what price I should be...
Morning all Does anyone know if it's possible to combine feed and expansion in one pipe ? I have my thermal store now, and am plumbing it in. It has a 22mm...
David Chapman wrote in dig.6285 ... Thanks very much, that's really useful and worth any amount of sales patter. Thanks also to all the other fantastic...
All We need to add a staircase to our existing property. The staircase will probably go in an area that is currently very open and light. Now we could go for...
Hi Has anybody ever worked out how to heat a spa pool from their heat store ? I can either add more solar panels to the heat store, and heat the pool from...
Hi, This is my first post but I've been following many of the replies with great interest. I'm currently waiting for planning on a new build and am pondering...
Morning Tracey We bought some Laufen sinks. They are well made and have a good finish. One sink is a very pleasant shape, but the water tends to slosh out if...
Its been hot and sweaty as you all know, and the OH is talking about aircon again. I had discounted MVHR/aircon altogether but my wife overheard the builder...
Hi there, Although we are not at the actual building stage yet, we now have a piling design. Sure as hell beats me why I have to pay a piling designer to tell...
Hi there, There were some interesting replies to a recent question I posted regarding pumped DHW. I have been doing a bit more investigation and have...
Any one know where the Freesat dish connects to first ,my main tv or straight to the 8 way booster box in the loft? My electrician when he wired put 2 seperate...
Hello Gus You can set up a (web)cam quite easily if you have a power supply and a laptop/pc to download images onto. You can choose later whether or not to put...
hi all, anyone an expert in gas bottles? while clearing our site - found these two bottles lying around - anyone got any clue what I should do with them? are...
A follow-up post about building regs. This is for a small 8x6 metre cottage. Simple building and simple conventional build. We have a set of plans we can use...
hi all, I'm going to be starting the interesting bit of my build soon and I would like to record this for posterity - ideally in a moving image kind of way. ...
