janette

On our extension build, a curved roof joins 2 separate existing buildings with pitched roofs together. We have the curved glulams installed and the weatherproof membrane on. All we need now is more insulation and standing seam zinc. Of the 3 potential companies to fit the zinc, only one is insisting on gulleys where the curved zinc section meets the pitched slated roof. Those gulleys and the carpentry and leadwork required are going to add significant cost. 2 others are saying it’s no necessary. The company insisting is saying we’ll collect water at points on the down curve where water will pool between standing seam and slates. Has anyone installed a curved roof and got any advice. Thanks.

In the new kitchen in the extension, the hob and extractor over it are adjacent to a chimney breast. None of the trades on-site are sure how to vent the extractor. The ceiling is curved with exposed beams. We’re trying to find out if we can vent into the chimney or need to go up into the loft and out through the eaves. We need a specialist rather than a generalist. How would I go about finding such a person please?

Hi, we need corner TRV valves to plumb into the walls. Our plumber said that we should look for corners valves with drain offs but I can’t find one anywhere. Do they exist?

Hi, we soon to strip the cement tiles off a large 4 bed bungalow built in 1988 in order to replace with slate as part of a larger extension project. Has anyone sold a roof full of tiles or have any suggestions whether I might be able to do this? Even if it saves the cost of a few skips it would be worthwhile. Thanks

Thanks so much, I'll give it a go!

I'd love to do this - can I ask you for the details please? I'm finding the hard sell very off putting with kitchen companies.

Turned out to Chinese ☹️

Hello, we’re looking at a slate call Madog, but I can’t find any info on the country or quarry of origin. Has anyone looked at it or used it please? No pyrites and 100yr guarantee seems too good to be true for the price.

Hi Mark, I actually looked at your wife’s shop before posting. I didn’t realise she did doors too?

That looks absolutely fantastic! Is that and anthracite grey frame? We have that colour but single side light. What colour handle did you opt for. We’re in Suffolk so I don’t think we’ll conflict 😁

Hi, did you get your door from Camel Glass? It’s the only supplier we’ve found that does this. Thanks!

It's very old and showing signs of disintegration, we don't want a sink hole forming in the garden at some point in the future.

Hello, the groundworkers have uncovered an old defunct septic tank. We are on mains drainage so It's been undiscovered a long time. To be safe we had it filled with water and then got a company in to pump it out and jet wash it. The plan is to fill it with concrete or stones because it's outside of the area where the foundations are being dug. My question is, do the council (East Suffolk) need to be consulted on how it is filled in? Thank you.

Hi everyone, we’re (50’s couple + 3 large dogs) starting our build at mid year. I’m losing hope of finding somewhere to rent because of the dogs so I’m scoping out a static caravan on site. I’ve no idea where to start or whether to hire or buy. I’ve seen buy-back guarantees but what do others do? I couldn’t figure out the right section to ask this question but hopefully someone will point me in the right direction. Thanks.