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by Ron Carthy
Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating a non insulated flat roof
Replies: 3
Views: 6037

Thanks for the advice re underlay. No my joists aren't big enough. Any suggestions what I should use?
by Ron Carthy
Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Fibre glass roof
Replies: 2
Views: 14630

Hi. I know its a bit late to help you now and you may not want to know this but thats the condition I found a 4 year old fibreglass flat roof in when I bought this house. After a couple of years , well within its "guarantee" period it began to lak like a seive and every contractor that loo...
by Ron Carthy
Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Need temporary repair to asbestos main supply
Replies: 3
Views: 5117

Thanks for these suggestions. Very relieved to read that they don't challenge the way my thinking has been developing. Any other sugegstions gratefully received. Thanks again
by Ron Carthy
Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating a non insulated flat roof
Replies: 3
Views: 6037

Insulating a non insulated flat roof

I have an uninsulated 70s flat roofed extension to an early Victorian Cottage. I suspect that the ceiling contains asbestos. What are my options for insulation? Is it correct that rolled loft insulation can't be used under flat roofs?
by Ron Carthy
Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Need temporary repair to asbestos main supply
Replies: 3
Views: 5117

Need temporary repair to asbestos main supply

Very low pressure because of a leak in my mains supply has left me with no hot water - insufficient pressure to fill the storage tank - and every prospect of losing the cold supply soon. My plumber informed me that what I thought was a lead mains pipe is in fact black painted asbestos and he won't t...
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