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Contacted them, said they can't do windows for a coastal property

Looking to replace 5 uPVC windows myself with more modern tilt and turn ones. Any recommendations for suppliers in Scotland (Glasgow central belt) or North England. Ideally I will collect them myself rather than risk damage by haulage.

It was built in the 70s so it was fiberglass wool, which was damp and shrunk.

I basically want to achieve a warmer home than what it was before, which was just cavity walls and 50mm insulation (built in the 70s)

Started framing one room and thinking about insulation inside. I want to go with PIR but the cost and wait times are putting me off. The frame construction is 100mm deep and is surrounded by a aircrete / breeze block cavity wall outer shell. There is a 50mm airgap between the inner and outer wall for ventilation Interested to know what people have tried as an alternative to PIR, or is it a case of just bite the bullet and accept PIR is the only versatile solution currently in the UK?

Thanks, just discovered this Ames taping. Looks promising As @CotswoldDoItUpper said, its like hens teeth trying to find tradesmen at the moment...

I am planning to do a lot of studwork this year with fresh Gyproc sheets. Since I am in a remote location, its been hard to get a Plasterer to commit to a few weeks to skim the rooms. Is there any alternatives I can employ to get some nice paintable walls? Any suggestions, or tricks welcome.

Out of interest where did you find this diagram? I would like to use it as a reference

I am considering getting remotely controlled light switches for rooms. So I can have flexibility in figuring out where to put the switches and also save the hassle of wiring a physical switch. I can't seem to find anything about building regulations for RF/Wifi switches. Has anyone used these in their properties? Example below.

I have a stone cottage with an average of 800mm thick loose granite stones. I am re-doing the timber frame inside the cottage. I have a Tyvek breather vapor control layer for the warm side of the timber frame. Do I need a membrane for the cold side of the timber frame that faces the stone walls, if so, how do I add it when putting up studwork? Do you staple/tape it by section? I see them putting house wrap (building paper) on timber frame new builds, before the brickwork. So not sure how it works in a retro fitting for a renovation.

Been on the hunt for acrow props, cement mixer, STS drills from builders merchants, screw fix etc. Lots of places are out of stock or hiking their prices. When enquiring I have had the following responses: * Brexit delays * Suez Canal * Covid19 * An upturn in building projects (DIY and commercial) Anyone else experiencing issues getting tools?

If you can find out the name of the product, that would be much appreciated!

I am looking into replacing the roughcast on an extension (constructed in the 1970s) with Red Cedar cladding? I have seen videos online with timber construction buildings that have a building wrap layer applied before the cladding. Is this un-necessary for a breeze block construction (my gut says yes) However I wanted to check

I am a young guy who is not a tradesman, but I can graft and pickup things fast. I am fixing up a cottage in a remote part of the UK. It takes time to travel there as its not easy to get to. I have spoken with builders and other people to do work, but they are put off by the remoteness of the job. Which leaves me in a predicament. Work on it by myself with local help (unskilled), or get builders who are expensive to come and work on the site. I have been thinking though, surely there are some old builders out there or retired people who would like to consult over a long period? The location is beautiful, if that is a selling point. Do you think anyone would be interested in this, any ideas where I could find someone up for the task?

Yea, I looked at EPDM rubber (Classicbond) but its a tonne weight for my needs (62sqm) to do by myself. I am a young guy by myself, renovating a cottage on a remote Scottish island with no tradesmen, so need a system that I can install by myself or with some labour help Its water tight and can handle a coastal climate Can be self healing or easy to repair