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by dennis graham
Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Insulation material under attick flooring?
Replies: 2
Views: 4577

3x2 on top of existing ceiling joists does not strengthen, lay 7x2 alongside and bolt through, that strengthens. kingspan is very expensive for a boarded out storage area. 150mm fibre glass is perfectly ok, as you appear to be aiming for a 175mm void, and to make the roof area look cleaner, try fibr...
by dennis graham
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: 3mm or 6mm plywood for floorboard covering
Replies: 3
Views: 16740

dont think it makes that much difference, in loft conversions we lay fibre glass to do same job, noise will still transmit through even at 18mm,
by dennis graham
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure switches (flushing loo with rain water project)
Replies: 2
Views: 2598

hi, i tried to patent the very same thing some 8 years ago! i did make one that is still working and supplying 3 loos!
by dennis graham
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Bees in chimney - go through chimney wall in attic?
Replies: 3
Views: 4624

have you considered setting up a fire in one of your chimneys? lots of smoke? just a though,
by dennis graham
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Door Hanging Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 9785

Door lifters are rubbish! i must have hung hundreds of doors! and, two chisels have always done the job! place chisel 1 on floor, bevel side down, pointing away from you. stand door on it. offer door into hole, if you need to lift, slide a second chisel at right angles under the handle, till desired...
by dennis graham
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Suitable wood posts for porch
Replies: 1
Views: 5338

hi, oak posts are expensive, and there is nothing wrong with decent tanalised timber, make sure any timber going into the ground is well treated, its the end grain that soaks up the water, so, paint the end and up to where it sits in the ground with a bitumin paint, like the stuff you would use to r...
by dennis graham
Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Loft conversion - hipped roof
Replies: 3
Views: 7752

Hi, depending on height, and assuming a foundation footprint of aprox 6mtrs square, the rule of thumb is you can usually build a dorma as wide is your ridge is long. Other more drastic option is to extend the brickwork on two opposite gables, this will give a far larger room. In my experience its no...
by dennis graham
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: When does an attick become a habitable room?
Replies: 5
Views: 7688

Hi, the companies you have contacted have mislead you. your roofspace becomes a "habitable" room when you "habitate" it. ie, use it for any other purpose than storing items. you can strengthen, board out and fit a ladder, lights and a socket, all to store materials. It becomes ha...
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