crispy_wafer
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Bit of a legacy issue here, bit of a cock up during the build means that my first floor is at different levels, a section when drop measured is between 18mm and 23mm lower. I've now finished kicking the can down the road and it's time to do something. The flooring that was put down is the Egger or Caberdek type grey topped boards which are 22mm? It's about 30m2 to go at. What options do I have to bring the levels up? We'll be carpeting upstairs if that makes any difference to a solution. Would something like no more ply and then a suitable SLC be the way to go?
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When i knocked mine out, i spoke to huepar about whether I could adjust it. They asked me to send a video of me running the calibration check, they agreed it was off and sent me a new one FOC, it was within a year of buying it, but still, that surprised me.
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There’s enough on this forum to get a good grasp of what to do, if you are minded to give it a shot. in fact, I remember reading the forum in it’s early days there were many buildhubbers mapping out schematics and getting hints, tips and advice on how to go about it. I won’t be rude and say that it’s just a load of pipes, because beyond there’s much more to it, and it does require thought and planning, but like above, sometimes just gotta back yourself get tooled up and get stuck in. Then have a good holiday with the savings, or put the money towards something in the build where you definitely need a professional pair of hands. I would add, that with the technology and systems available on the market today it’s easier for the DIY’er to certainly tackle the basics.
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initial thoughts are - I'd remove the bricks and the pir that's up against the screed, get some xps (marmox/jackoboard) etc cut and bond a couple of layers together so it's like a long plank put that into the cavity, create an upstand against the outer leaf and bond that to the plank you dropped into the cavity then fill with screed. Alternatively bond more layers of xps up to just under the screed level and pour some self leveller over it.
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1st fix electrics and stud walls
crispy_wafer replied to Lincolnshire Ian's topic in Electrics - Other
I do like them Beadmaster socket and switchbox covers, my only problem was cutting the holes for the backboxes too tight for them to fit so I had to spend a morning wizzing round trimming and cleaning up. -
Payment Terms - Pay everything upfront?
crispy_wafer replied to Mulberry View's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Yep, albeit on a pre-plumbed HW cylinder that never appeared. Easy and painless for me once I'd opened a claim and forwarded any communications I'd had with the supplier. -
Increasing depth of existing rafters
crispy_wafer replied to ab12's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
I'm looking at this and thinking if it would it be too simple to just forget the rafter extensions, insulate with PIR Board under the rafters then screw 3*1 or 4*1 timber through to the rafters above to accept plasterboard? -
no, but you can fit a fan coil unit which uses the warmed ( or cooled) water from your ASHP CH system.
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Bath fillers - Mira, or Aqualisa
crispy_wafer replied to crispy_wafer's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Thanks for that, I've got an overflow filler and a deck mounted showerhead. My main grumble is trying to reduce the amount of control clutter on the bath edge. Think I'm going to concede on this TBH and just look out for some dainty levers. -
Anybody used a Mira or aqualisa digital control as a bath filler control, to be used with an overflow filler? Positive/Negative thoughts. For me I'm not overly bothered about the smart features, but rather the less cluttered look on and around the bath, which I'm aiming for. Ended up submitting twice as I backed the browser and submitted again - @mod please could you delete one
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Anybody used a Mira or aqualisa digital control as a bath filler? Positive/Negative thoughts. For me I'm not overly bothered about the smart features, but rather the less cluttered look on and around the bath, which I'm aiming for.
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Best looking MVHR valves?
crispy_wafer replied to Alan Ambrose's topic in Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
Pradovent trimless, slightly more expensive, but look a bit more forgiving for installation. My plenums we installed a bit tight to joists so the ergovent became too much of a challenge, so I’m going to give the Pradovent a shot. -
Another happy user with Starlink, anywhere between 180-290Mbps down 25Mbps ish up. No issues with it at all. Lad plays his games over it, fifa or whatever it's called, fortnite etc. Latency is not an issue.
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OSB + PB, or just Fermcell, skim it and swallow the cost. Make it a nice space to use and work in, and give the walls the ability to hold tools/bike racks/ladder hangers.
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looks logical, the cone chimney adapter seals the flue and directs any falling soot or detritus into the fire chamber. Regards smell, I'd probably make sure you have a flue temp sensor, and make sure there's a carbon monoxide sensor in the room. My stove smells a bit if I'm burning too hot for too long.
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Roller blinds.
crispy_wafer replied to Russell griffiths's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Dunno, hows your risk appetite? Check Ali express, i need to get some blinds for a triangle window. Custom size, and angled drops etc etc. They all Look very similar to ones being showcased on expensive uk websites. You do lose installer backup though if that’s important, for me I’m not bothered and take most things on at my own risk. -
metal framed cupboard and dropped ceiling
crispy_wafer replied to Thorfun's topic in General Joinery
Without knowing the correct way yet…. I’d either fix my top u channel through plasterboard to the mf5 if there is a piece in the right place, or drop a piece of ply off-cut above the plasterboard to fix my top u channel too, it would mean putting the ply onto the plasterboard as the ceiling is going up, but where there’s a will there’s a way. -
Shame about the existing 450, I know the image isnt to scale, but my thoughts before seeing the ‘existing’ text was spin it around, get it in line with the 300 and stp, have the two outlets from the house come in on side branches, with the main through flow run straight through from the 300 to the STP. Regards the tag on the treatment plant thread, Sorry, I’m still knocking my way through the build so it isnt in use yet.
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CT1 or adhesive and a bit of batten straddling the trim, screwed to the wall above and below, until the adhesive is set, - The batten wont touch the wall, and you will need longish screws. Fill holes and make good afterwards.
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You have a right to be concerned, but does it really affect you? Personally, I'd just let them get on with it. Like the fella on a motorcycle wizzing past me at 90mph plus (guess), concerned - yes, affect me - no, let em get on with it.
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Tank in and nearly ready for the static
crispy_wafer commented on flanagaj's blog entry in Contemporary Dream
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I guess it depends on the damage, repair could be just tape, or cutting a patch of membrane to cover the damage and tape up the edges. Breather membrane tape is available, cant advise of which would be best for you though.
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Ingress of Water into Inspection Chambers
crispy_wafer replied to Arrenite's topic in Waste & Sewerage
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