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Planning to redo an old suspended timber floor and I’m debating the best insulation method that won’t cause moisture issues. Anyone got experience with mineral wool vs PIR or breathable options?

You can silicone over the top in a pinch, but it’s not really ideal long-term. Silicone won’t bond well to the EasyJoint if there’s any dust or residue left, and it doesn’t have the same durability as proper grout, especially outside with temperature swings. If the joints are super narrow and hard to clean out, you might try a resin or brush in jointing compound that can go over tighter gaps without needing everything cleared out.

Upstairs doors can be narrower unless you're building a fully accessible or adaptable home under M4(2) or M4(3) of the Building Regs. So unless you're specifically building to M4(2) or higher standards, you’re fine with narrower doors upstairs.

Yep, in the UK you’re allowed to have back doors that open outward instead of inward—there’s no building regulation that says they must open a certain way