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by Adam75
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to insulate a 100mm cavity
Replies: 2
Views: 3715

Thanks for the reply. First of all I must apologise as I got my measurements wrong! The gap is currently 10mm & I was proposing to add 18mm battens to increase the gap to 25-28mm to allow for 25mm rigid foam insulation. However I have just been advised that you need to leave an air gap of at lea...
by Adam75
Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to insulate a 100mm cavity
Replies: 2
Views: 3715

How to insulate a 100mm cavity

Hi I need to insulate a 100mm gap between a breeze block wall & wood cladding. I was thinking about taking some boards at the top off and pouring in loose fill insulation. Would this be effective? I’m not sure whether this would create enough density as it should be pressure blown in. Alternativ...
by Adam75
Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Repairing a chipped mirror
Replies: 0
Views: 7536

Repairing a chipped mirror

Hi Does anyone know if there is a way to repair a chipped mirror? The chip is right on the corner at the back of the mirror so there is no backing to the mirror, there is no damage to the front. I’ve been told that putting tin foil behind the mirror might reduce the damage appearance. Thanks Adam
by Adam75
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bath trap gurgles
Replies: 1
Views: 3338

Bath trap gurgles

Hi I’ve just installed a new bathroom but when emptying the sink the bath trap gurgles. The sink, shower & bath are all on the same run to the soil stack. I've installed an air admittance valve under the sink, this has reduced the gurgling but not stopped it completely. The shower trap also us...
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