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  1. An update. There was no joy in finding a solution from the manufacturer of the dry ridge kit. Dentil Slips seem also to be no longer generally available from some tile manufacturers. As a solution, the intent is to use a layer of galvanized chicken wire over the top of the ridge battening and then folded back on itself each side to at least prevent ingress of larger vermin.
  2. Hi All, I have a concrete pantile roof that is currently being re-roofed using the original tiles. The ridge tiles were originally wet-fitted with dentil slips set in the cement bedding the ridge tiles. Many dentil slips broke in the roof removal so the intention was to use a dry ridge kit to refit new ridge tiles. Dentil slips no longer seem to be generally available and all the dry-ridge installation images do not use these anyway. I have an issue though - A dry ridge kit does not seem to provide the same level of protection against bird or insect ingress as did the original slip and mortar finish. As shown in the diagram attached, large holes remain in the dips in the tiles which would allow entry into the space under the ridge tiles. Can anybody provide any advice please? Does this space need to be closed? If so, what would be the best solution? Many thanks Andrew
  3. Thanks all Regarding MVHR; The primary aim is to ventilate the basement. There are limited windows and a very low level radon risk so it needs something just to keep the air fresh. I hope that MVHR would at least have provide some heating energy saving even though overall efficiency is not so much the concern.
  4. Hi Temp Correct. I'm with Addenbrookes Oncology and I only have good things to say about them. They have all been fantastic this year! Good luck with your associations with the department! Andrew
  5. Hi, Thanks for letting me join the forum. My wife and I are working on a refurbishment of a unique property in a pretty South Cambridgeshire village first build in 1980. We are trying to do this whilst living in with a three year old toddler in tow!. I'm a very practical guy, an electronics engineer, musician and can tackle most things proficiently. The property has three stories; one being a habitable basement below ground level, a standard ground floor and a first floor almost dormer-style including 8 large Velux openings. It also has a large attic and super enclosed rear walled garden. So far, we have replaced downstairs doors and windows, refurbished the rear conservatory and improved the central heating system. The garden is also improving (thanks to Covid and a nice summer) This year, we are going to tackle a roof refurbishment with new Velux and vertical windows (11 bits of glass) using a building firm but will also start on the basement by ourselves. This requires internal wall insulation, extension to the central heating, MVHR for ventilation and a complete make-over. Once all that's done, much needs re-plastering, full house decoration, floor coverings and whatever else pops up. It's a huge and challenging project and on top of that, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2020 so that is also getting in the way of best laid plans! Best to all Andrew
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