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Hi guys, We are fitting a granite hearth and a limestone fire chamber. I understand its a good idea to leave expansion gaps between the different pieces. The limestone back is in two pieces and the hearth is in two pieces. What have other people done with the gaps? I was planning on a 2/3mm gap between the pieces, but would prefer to seal with a high temperature sealant. Is this a good idea? Also fitting a limestone fire surround. Similar question, ive seen these with dry gaps between the legs and the header, but is there an alternative? I was thinking to maybe put a 2/3mm metal packer in between the pieces and then grout the gap to get a neater finish. Any thoughts, or ideally photos welcome. Thanks

When the stove is fitted I'd like to have it closer than 200mm to the surface of the wall yes

We are fitting a stove with a 200mm distance to combustibles at the rear. It's a timber framed house and the room in question is not plastered yet. The wall currently has 50mm PIR over the studs then an air membrane and 25mm timber battens on top. The fitter came out and was concerned about the heat from the stove melting the air membrane so suggested a twin wall metal heat shield. This is expensive and requires ventilation at the top and bottom which doesn't really work as we are planning a fake chimney breast with alcove units either side. Also I don't really want to move the stove too far forward from an aesthetic point of view. Are there any alternatives? Like some kind of insulation board? I could remove the 25mm battens. Then my only concern would be the distance to the main studs in the wall and not melting the air membrane. Thanks

Hi Guys, We have a bit of an issues with the level threshold that is required at the front door. The front door comes out into a small (kind off) courtyard. So to get a level threshold, and keeping appropriate falls etc, is difficult. I asked Building Control for an exemption but they said no. Has anyone installed a wooden ramp, with a non-slip surface, property sturdy and correct falls / landings etc, and got building control to sign off? We are rapidly running out of money and I'd like to do this and then obviously remove it once sign off is obtained. Thanks

What is the purpose of the airtight box?

Hi all, Any recommendations for T&G wall paneling suitable for a bathroom. I've seen a few and some end up with that 'fluffy' mdf appearance. Looking for something of good quality that will allow a nice finish without having to sand excessively. Thanks

Hi, Let me know if not allowed. I've got some left over 75mm radial ductwork. 1 x 16m and 2 x 5m approx Anyone in the Midlands near Nottingham need any - £40

Get it now, I'd missed that bit, thanks

Its not clear to me unfortunately! What is the meaning of this bit where it says 500mm

Hi, Bit confused about the required depth of the hearth in front of the log burner. There are two diagrams in Part J and I'm not sure which one to follow. It will be in a 'fake' chimney breast which is 420mm deep. Any help much appreciated. Thanks

I've had a quote from Octopus for 16 panels (7.04kw) on a SW facing roof (50 degree pitch). The quote appears good value at £7,300 with a GivEnergy 5.2kWh battery. They have given the option to have a Enphase IQ Battery 5kw battery, but the price goes up to £10,089. I have no knowledge of either of these brands and the price difference suggests that the cheaper one is a bit of a no brainer (comes with 12 year guarantee). Any thoughts on this in terms of price and battery brand. There is also an option for a 10kw battery, but again the price goes up to £8,740 & £11,290 for the different brands. We have / will have a 7kw ASHP. I'm also getting a quote from Wickes and may try a couple of local providers, but instinct tells me no one will beat the Octopus price.

How have you found it? I've gone full circle and come back to thinking that the Blauberg is the best solution. Did you notice any extra noise due to the increased resistance from the filter?

Thank you! This I think is what I've been searching for! Which size did you use and where is it mounted? Between intake and MVHR unit? Or before the manifold?

I did see that one on AliExpress, but initially wrote it off thinking it may be suspect quality. It lists the pressure drops and airflow, but I don't understand if these would be an issue

I did look around for that but couldn't find it anywhere