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Orkatec

Hi
I have just got a new Solid Fuel Cooker Boiler.
I would plumb this using copper but with the price of pipe and fittings I am thinking of using PEX Pipe and fittings. How far from the boiler should I run the Copper before using the PEX.
Any related advice would also be welcome.
TA

Orkatec

I have an old cottage which previously had a concrete slap poured on a DPM the problem is the slab is not all the way to the walls. Also I have removed an internal wall which has no DPM so there is a gap. Is it possible to fill in round the walls and the gap or is it best to do the whole floor again...

Orkatec

Thanks W B
Its a bit more work but will it be cheaper than Kingspan k18.

Lucy

Orkatec

I need help deciding how to best insulate solid stone walls (no external render)

I was thinking some kind of dry wall e g Kingspan with wood or metal batons or stuck on to the wall.
Would prefer to have a gap for services.

Thanks Lucy :?

Orkatec

Hi all I am new here I just bought a 150 year old sand stone rubble house with lots of damp problems. First the outside was re-pointed with cement mortar and I intend to dig this out and replace it with lime mortar. The inside has plasterboard on batons which needs replacing, I would like some advic...

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