JohnBishop

I have deployed my Zigbee devices primarily to control the lighting, temp sensors and smoke alarms and I like it very much. Now I am in the process of addressing my heating system. I am looking for a Zigbee compatible heating controller that could replace Hive heating + hot water controller. Would you recommend anything?

Hi again, I understand painting the DPC with a bitumen paint is detrimental to the purpose of the DPC itself. What other paint can I use to paint it so it looks more appealing? The masonry paint I used to paint my wall says it's breathable but I don't think it's as breathable as the brick itself. Maybe slap something that is less tacky on it. I am going to blast it with a jet wash first before painting but I already blasted it slightly once but this black stuff does not come off, I think I have to spend more time on it and either scrape it off to expose the brick or keep the nozzle of the jetwash much closer.

Hi All, Can someone wearing glasses recommend some protective glasses that go over the glasses? I got these regular protective glasses but these do not work over glasses and it makes me not using them what completely defeats the eye protection. Thank you

Hi All, I have a quick question re glazing units. What should be the size of a new unit in relation to the opening? Should I subtract 5mm on each side or can it just be 5mm in total?

Hi All, I am looking to buy some used solid wood doors. Have you had any experience what to pay attention to? I know I have to check the dimensions but I also wonder about the door handle. I think this is not standardised and I should also take those measurements into account (I reckon measure from top to the door mortice? I think some old school wooden doors had the door handle quite high. OR should I consider replacing the door frame at the same time?

Do you guys have any experience with Youngman scaffold towers?

I agree the trades want a proper scaffold as they supposed to work like ants and not to think about keeping balance. On the other hand DIY people have all the time in the world!

I will be working at 4m so not that high but I can get this 7m one in the price of 5m scaffold tower. I think the wobble, sway is expected at 5-7 meters but this 7m type has bigger outriggers so it won't topple.

I found another one used for almost £500 but it's First 5 Presto Basic https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/first-5-presto-diy-aluminium-tower/ and the extension pack worth a grand in total but again this is a lightweight tower same as the previous. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/first-5-presto-diy-aluminium-tower-extension-p/ I think all these DIY aluminium ones are like that.

Maybe it isn't expensive as a process but the item price difference between raw steel and galvanised is 30% which is substantial.

ok, I buy raw steel ones and paint it with zinc

so how do you think can I go for raw steel and paint it or galvanised bases?

https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/scaffold-towers/diy-scaffold-towers/home-master-diy-scaffold-tower It says there the weight is 22kg, it's aluminium

I am commencing work on the pergola which is pretty much the same design as the patio just 3x3 meters between posts. I am looking into these heavy duty post bases I mentioned before. The prices have changed a bit. The one that uses 7mm steel is now over £40 each and it's 140mm not 150mm Someone already pointed out that this one regardless of the superior thickness has been galvanised cheaply. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FQV9XYW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1R0D8B1EKTLOP&psc=1 The other one that is 5mm is in 3 flavours: raw steel, galvanised and stainless steel. £31, £42 and £62 respectively. I ordered one few months ago and stainless steel was for £42. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175719585849?var=475106267269 I have one of each and wonder if I should order 3 more of the 7mm or 3x 5mm ones. I lean towards 5mm option but not sure if I should go for galvanised for £42 or just buy raw steel and just cover it with Zinc galvanising paint I already have?

while on the scaffold I would have to leave the jetpack on idle in case of an emergency.

Master DIY and Premium 5m ones have a platform at 3m, working height is 4.7-5m and this is within the height I need.

right, I broke my back in the past and I am a bit hesitant to work from a platform that is not stable. This aluminium has certain advantages e.g. it's lightweight, does not rust but the whole scaffold is only 25kg. I am going to use it to remove the glass units from windows at about 4m so it's not like wall painting at a height. I am looking for some scaffold towers on Facebook Marketplace in the area but I don't see anything interesting apart from a bunch of scaffold hires and the guy selling these square steel scaffold towers for £285 but I need to get the boards on top of that and this also needs a ladder to climb it. Ideally I would want to climb one before I buy it.

I am looking into these aluminium 5m high scaffold towers and I cannot decide between Master DIY https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/scaffold-towers/diy-scaffold-towers/home-master-diy-scaffold-tower and Premium https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/scaffold-towers/diy-scaffold-towers/premium-diy-scaffold-towers There is about £80 difference in price. I reckon the difference is the Premium has this quick assembly with no tools needed. The area I have available I am not sure these square scaffold towers are practical but definitely more stable.

I topped it up as some pockets needed more gravel but currently there is stone over the grid. I agree that wacker would damage the plastic if in direct contact. Perhaps I could just slide the wacker plate over it with the engine off or use a big hammer to tap it from above. I think the idea is for the smaller stones to fill the voids so the crap from the nearby trees won't get there first. The work has commenced on the 11th of May - 3.5 months. It looks innocent but about 300 bags of topsoil and subsoil had to go. I am glad we built a proper soakway and got rid of that manhole cover. What you see is just a surplus council slab lying on the gravel.

Do you think I can run a wacker plate at low setting over the grid to compact the stone a bit?

I can get a galvanised steel tower for £285 or this aluminium (used but like new) one for £300. The tower has a much higher work height I think.

when it topples should I hold onto the window sill or aim for the nearby hedge? 😅

I also come across this aluminium one but I reckon this one is more likely to topple.

is this something like this? I mean you paid twice as much so it must be a different scaffold

Hi All, I have to replace the glass units in my 1st floor windows and because it's the old school, the beads are outside. I have to get to the window from the outside. I think the ladder is to risky to work on, I think I buy this tower scaffolding. I have seen some scaffolding made of aluminium and also a scaffold on wheels. If I get the guys to do it it will cost me £600 to replace 4 units (or more!) while if I do it myself it will be £300 for the scaffolding + cost of the units + my time of course. What do you think?