Ferdinand

You could actually install an in-line fan above the ceiling where the current one has its power supply, and make the pipe join using that. They tend to be more powerful and quieter. I had this done to a tenant’s house and we installed and we just did a fan with backdraft shutter, a decently long flexi pipe to the easiest place to put the outlet, and a cowled grill in a gable. Have had no reports of problems. F

Have to watch @Onoff. Has a habit of quoting unfortunate statements before you have a chance to self-censor...

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Is it a thing that can be scheduled for better weather next year? Ask roofer?

Hint: count the rows of bricks, then estimate by counting how many in a measured 1 or 2m. Second opinion required from another roofer? F

That recipe should be in "cups". The CCI looks to be a fun body ... 3 Dachshunds on staff it seems.

Some more piccies. As you can see, there is still some work to do, but this is probably 50% done.

Cynicism would argue good sample to get the money then a poor product when it it too late.

Before: https://vimeo.com/user83520911 After The guts put in since 11am this AM. Still edges, sides of turning area etc to do and some tweaks, but not bad for one Saturday in November.

Read the headline. Thought he had bought a Tesla.

It involves dodging mad locals who want to get somewhere...

That is the Buildhub Pocster Avatar fundraising sweepstake we discussed last week gone for a burton...

Hmm. 70-80mm £22.50 at Seconds and Co. if the suitable version. https://www.secondsandco.co.uk/product-page/kingspan-ecotherm-xtratherm Presumably cheaper if any seconds come up. And they are advertising a Black Friday Sale in a fortnight. F

Change to an English Sheepdog or a Golden Retriever, and it will insulate itself ... ?

When I attach rockwool these days I do it with a staple gun, or batts which may self-hold. Surely your wet mess will evaporate into the perfect 50% humidity of your newly insulated and ventilated house. ?

There is good advice on this thread - mainly to take time and care yourself, but I do not think we have an expert on the forum. First thought: You need to understand what "Grade A" means. I am also no expert, but the LH sample is a "tangential" cut (ie around the log) and looks to be either heatwood or a smaller tree, and the RHS one is some form of "quarter" or "radial" cut (ie out from the centre. I do not think the RHS one is rubbish - just different, through certainly faster grown. You need to know that your whole batch is the same, or at least understand the variability. They will behave differently on the wall - the LHS one may "cup" one way or the other on the wall, due to the grain - even though it is heavier. And that needs to be taken into account when you install. See: https://www.archtoolbox.com/materials-systems/wood-plastic-composites/woodlumbercuts.html My suggestion is to take advice from someone who has done lots of cladding, and be clear about what you want, to choose someone either reputable or local (Vincent Timber?), and to place quality before price. But you need to be clear on your goal first, and understand the particular boarding you are using and that it will fit your requirement. If that requires a little more care/money or a specialist (eg if your architect or other has done lots of cladding projects) to help you, then imo it is worth doing for such a prominent visual feature. OTOH timber is a fascinating subject to learn about yourself. Ferdinand

Worth noting that Rockwool sound insulation is only about £3-4 per sqm. Might be better for some areas. F

that is probably a contradiction in terms :-) My tip: in high spec airtight houses managing overheating is likely to be a larger problem than under heating. F

That is a PR blog I think. F

If you want to get to know your own project then I would start with graph paper an a pencil. Seriously. I use SweetHome3d, but it is not really good for garden layouts etc imo in that things like construction lines etc are awkward.

(assuming not Scotland) Classically you would enjoy Christmas, then declutter, primp and prepare in Jan in cahoots with your chosen agent. Then list in mid Feb and push from March, with a concentrated promotional period. Then you need to match what you do to your requirements - price, speed etc. You need to choose the best agent to sell your house, not necessaerily the one who promises the best price. F

What do the Estate Agents say wrt when to sell? When I buy houses to let, it is often about now as people discount their prices. What is your strategy and timing?

For historical reasons the first tune will be the excruciating "Herbert". Cranked up won't quite work.

My solution would probably be to assert that it is indecent to be able to see the seat, that covering the porcelain is pandering to not claening properly, and that the lid should be kept down in all civilised environments, and that therefore the alleged problem is completely absent, and that I am going fishing instead. Ockham lives. (If Mr Dave turns up on my doorstep splintered rod in hand demanding Diplomatic Asylum in my shed, I will know that it did not work.)

I am looking for a retrofit system to allow me to play music in different rooms. I'm not really an audio nerd - really want to avoid any major wiring, and need the capability to stream music / radio to selectable rooms. This is not something I have considered before, so any comments are most welcome. Cheers Ferdinand (Cliff Richard, eat your heart out. Really not sure about those pastel shade roller suits or Cliff's roller skills. Very 1981.)