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by stoneyboy
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Draughty front double glazed door
Replies: 1
Views: 7

Re: Draughty front double glazed door

Hi wolfatthedoor. Try fitting a length of brush nylon self adhesive draught seal on the hinge side of the door. You may have to use one designed for garage doors if the gap is large. Don’t forget to clean the frame where the strip is going to go with a solvent. Composite doors are probably the best ...
by stoneyboy
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Concrete steps against brick
Replies: 1
Views: 29

Re: Concrete steps against brick

Hi ajsm,
If you are going to form the new step with its top surface below the DPC level do not use anything in the join. The only problem will be that you will have a 480mm+ step to get over the door threshold.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Sat Oct 05, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Wicking membrane?
Replies: 3
Views: 41

Re: Wicking membrane?

Hi burt12345, It’s difficult to say whether your proposal will solve the problem. It is possible that the blue membrane lapped too far into the valley was allowing rainwater to ingress by capillary action. It sounds like you have a lead valley gutter and slate roofs either side, it could be that the...
by stoneyboy
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Wicking membrane?
Replies: 3
Views: 41

Re: Wicking membrane?

Hi burt12345, Starting from the lowest component you should have a valley rafter with roof rafters mitred onto it from both sides, there should then be a layer of underslaters felt, this can be the felt from both sides of the valley lapped right over the valley to provide a watertight covering or a ...
by stoneyboy
Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Cutting laminate flooring after it's installed
Replies: 1
Views: 33

Re: Cutting laminate flooring after it's installed

Hi atagirl123,
Best to use a mini circular saw but you will still have to remove the door floor track to give you access. If you are ok cutting along beside the floor track you could use a floorboard saw - these have curved blades.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Sun Sep 29, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: How to Safely Remove Hammer Fixings?
Replies: 1
Views: 46

Re: How to Safely Remove Hammer Fixings?

Hi claresunshine, Remove all the steel hammer fixings, gently prise the wood away from the wall using some sort of lever bar just enough to give a gap. Use a sharpened scraper to cut the plastic plugs close to the wall surface, once the wood is out of the way you could try using a screw to remove th...
by stoneyboy
Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Adding insulation to a low sloping loft
Replies: 1
Views: 50

Re: Adding insulation to a low sloping loft

Hi rhtsj90,
Fit some of the corrugated eaves vent strip in the narrow gap between the wall plate and sarking, you can then fit your insulation in the remaining gap. The corrugations will maintain ventilation.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Loft Conversion-Brick on Wall Plate
Replies: 2
Views: 342

Re: Loft Conversion-Brick on Wall Plate

Hi granto1986,
Yes remove them but you may have to provide an alternative means of support for the felt/tiles e.g.a strip of ply along the eaves edge.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp on chimney breast 1st floor bedroom
Replies: 2
Views: 61

Re: Damp on chimney breast 1st floor bedroom

Hi flipflop808, The most likely cause is condensation forming at the top of the chimney. Warm air will rise up the chimney and when it gets to the cold bricks in the loft condensation will form. Try putting a very thick layer of fibre type insulation over the chimney. It will take many months for an...
by stoneyboy
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Our roofer is completely stumped.
Replies: 3
Views: 64

Re: Our roofer is completely stumped.

Hi lhdad, Thanks for the extra information and pictures, these lead to further questions: Does your neighbours have a chimney and was it lowered to roof level as part of their roof replacement Your picture shows a roof covered in concrete tiles, is this the area above the party wall Was the undersla...
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas

Hi mcauleyalan,
Make the holes for the mirror screws a loose fit or you may get bowing of the plastic.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Our roofer is completely stumped.
Replies: 3
Views: 64

Re: Our roofer is completely stumped.

Hi lhdad, It is difficult to diagnose possible problems without further details: What is the other side of the damp wall. Is it a single brick thick Does the wall extend up into the loft If the wall is a party wall does it extend up above roof level What type of tiles are on the roof Is the flat roo...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas

Hi mcauleyalan, A sheet of clear plastic will protect the area to the side of the loo, fix at the top only using mirror screws so it can be removed for cleaning. This will not protect the skirtings nor the hole in the rear wall at pan level which will be a tenting target for those bored with the pan...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Dishwasher installation + kitchen unit space
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Re: Dishwasher installation + kitchen unit space

Hi fapoo, Provided you have a 60cm wide hole an integrated dishwasher will fit, it will have the added advantage that it will be designed so that a door can be fitted to the front. Check that the sink taps are located inside the unit under the sink, also you may have to remove any clips fitted in th...
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base
Replies: 9
Views: 179

Re: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base

Hi millsy5,
That’s a bit unfortunate, suggest since you will end up with a sandy mix if you use both sand and ballast, make it 1:2:2. Depending on the amount of clay in your building sand you may find the concrete surface not very durable so some form of covering may be needed.
Regards S
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