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Pricing between DE & UK was vastly different long before the 2016 referendum idea was conceived

Another +1 for Latzel. Ordered Thurs 9th, arrived today. Whilst their website isn't the best, it is usable, just switch to the DE version at the top of the page and use the automatic Google translate. Shipping via DPD. Customs wasn't an issue, once the goods hit the UK I received an email with a link to pay the charges. Delivered 24hrs later Order total = £607 DE Tax refund = £92 UK Tax & Customs Charges = £110 Final Total (inc Delivery) = £625 UK vendor (inc Delivery & 12.5% discount) = £1003 Does make you wonder why the UK vendor prices are so much higher!

Fantastic Thanks @ThomasD & @Dreadnaught

Hi Thomas Thanks for the information, I was just looking at these guys today and wondering how the VAT & Duty would work. Could I ask a couple of questions? How did you order with them? Was it through ebay de, their website or did you contact them direct? Did you have to request the German VAT refund or did they automatically sort it? What was the Duty rate you had to pay? Thanks

The downlights are all newly installed, replacing isn't really an option. I'm more looking for advice around fitting a membrane... I know it would be a hassle and difficult to get right but would it be worthwhile? And if so should the membrane be open or closed, especially with the hygroscopic insulation that will be installed on the top.

Downlights will have to stay, I think the wife would force me to commit harikari if I suggested otherwise What do you mean about protection of the membrane? Once its down and the insulation is on top its unlikely to be disturbed, do you mean possible footfall damage over time when accessing the loft? Thankfully there is no insulation in there at the moment so it makes things a little easier. I have started to foam the outer perimeters (gable ends so far) and plan to tape up the rest with Tescon Vana/No.1; then do the same to the inner edges where the stud walls are, same with service/pipe penetrations.

Currently refurbishing a property and looking at improving the air tightness of a cold loft using a membrane installed from above the joists on the loft side (much in the same way you would a suspended floor from above). I appreciate the easiest (and normal) way of doing this would be to remove the ceiling and attach the membrane to the bottom of the joists, however I have no plans to do this. Additional things to note is that there are led downlights throughout the ceiling and either sheepswool or hemp will be used to insulate the loft. My thought was to keep the membrane tight to the joists and cut out the membrane around the downlights, then finally attaching further membrane around the downlights (JCC FGLED6 & FGLED10), perhaps forming a box around them? Would placing the membrane over the joists in this way cause any problems? Damage joists, interstitial condensation etc... Would a vapour open (Solitex Plus?) or closed (Intello Plus?) membrane be better suited for this? Thanks Phil

Hi All I've got a mid 1980's detached property that at some point in the past has had the cavity filled with what looks like a type of expanding foam. Whilst refurbishing I've found that there are gaps in the CWI, in particular beneath the 1st floor windows where they are above a single level extension. I've also found that under one of the windows that has been filled, there is a small rodent sized tunnel that has been clawed out (happily there is no sign of the rodent anymore!). I understand that CWI is usually covered by a form of warranty. I'm not sure if the above would be covered by it nor do I have any details on the policy even if it was covered. So I'm wondering what would be the best course of action here. Is this something that can be fixed (competently) by DIY or should it be something to leave to a professional? Thanks Phil