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I haven't powered up my MHVR up at all yet but I am open to anything that will help with this issue etc I haven't got any control vents on the outlets yet either, can I just power up the MVHR and let it run? Would it be best to remove the filters too? Any advice on this very much appreciated Many Thanks

I have looked into this further and realise the only airtight one i can find anywhere near that size is the Wellhofer one and thats 1200 x 600 I decided on the loft hatch size without considering air tightness (naively) and went for the largest size to allow me to get my MHVR in and out the loft if required I might have to install the one I originally based it on and see if i can improve air tightness on the seal retrospectively Many Thanks

Hi All My next job is to insulate my loft and install a loft hatch My opening is 1200 x 700 and was planning to install this loft hatch: https://www.dolle-uk.co.uk/shop/loft-ladders-clickfix-76g I am aiming for my house to be as air tight as possible and this loft hatch has good reviews but no mention of air tightness Would people recommend me install an airtight loft hatch as well? Could anyone please recommend an air tight loft hatch? Many Thanks

Next weekend I’ll be installing the loft insulation

Everything was starting to feel a little damp that’s all. I thought it might benefit with a bit of heat in the house

I have bought 2 dehumidifiers to stick upstairs. As downstairs seems ok, I have no loft insulation though at the minute which doesn’t help either as it’s cold upstairs especially this week! would turning my MVHR on help at all?

OK thanks @Conor When you say open the windows, is it ok to leave on the latch so its only open slightly? Many Thanks

Good Afternoon I am currently at the stage where 95% is plastered and 70% plastered and I have finally got the ASHP up and running and got some heat in the house Saturday morning When I arrived at the house Sunday there was quite a lot of internal condensation on all the windows, enough to run down onto the window boards in most cases. What is causing this and is there anything I can do to help with this at all!? and is this normal...got me quite worried. Is it just things that are damp drying out? I have MVHR installed (but not on/commissioned yet) so have tried to make the house as air tight as possible, still have a couple of holes to address Any advice at all on this Thanks in advance

Yes after reading some reviews and the link above I will be using dulux trade paints, with a young family I think dulux diamond matt would be a good choice for all the walls Many Thanks

Thank you for the link @Kelvin, I found it very useful!

Good Morning All I have finally got to the stage where I am considering paint! (been a long road so far to get here) I have bought some leyland trade matt white emulsion for mist coating but we also need to buy the emulsion for walls and ceilings. The mrs like some colours from Farrow & Ball, Lick and Coat, it was recommended me to take these colours to Valspar (B&Q) and they will mix it for me. My question is what is the quality of valspar paint like? Would people recommend it? I have looked at the website and seems 'premium walls & ceilings' is their 'best' emulsion Any advice/recommendations greatly appreciated on this topic Kind Regards

Hi All I am needing to get some heat in my house, things aren't drying as they should which is causing a few issues All my heating system/tanks/UFh etc is ready to go I just need to connect my ASHP up to it, however I need to render behind it first but the rendered keeps letting me down/fobbing me off and with the bad weather coming up for the next couple of weeks there is no sign of it being done yet What are the best options to get some heat in my house? I am not living there but there most nights. Is it just case of electric heaters? Many Thanks

Hi All I have 2 steel beams in my house, a smaller one that is in the middle of my house and one large one over my bi folds. The one is the middle of my house I was just going to plasterboard the ceiling where the beam is in fire line plasterboard is this adequate? The large one over my bifold, I was planning the plasterboard that wall in 38mm insulated PB. Would it be ok to just paint my RSJ in intumescent paint and board over it? Could any recommend any paint? Is this adequate? Any other ways to this would be very much appreciated Many Thanks

Hi All The mrs has her heart set on some coving in our new kitchen. We ordered a sample and it came today, I was expecting some lightweight gypsum coving which I’ve used in the past! The coving is hard plaster coving and heavy! What is the best way to cut/fix/install this type of coving? I would like to get some mechanical fixings in but it doesn’t seem straightforward Literally any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the reply, I think I will link out the SL and rely on the built in humidity sensor to control it Also the wiring controller will be hidden around a corner in the kitchen so i can use that to boost when cooking as you mentioned Many Thanks

I have installed a vent axia sentinel kinetic high flow MVHR, I have installed a fused spur next to the unit and also ran the cable in for the controller (copies for units controller on the front) I have just been look at the installation instructions and I naively thought there wouldn't as many control options as there is! Do i need a switch live or do i just link it out from the live so it runs constantly? Will the built in humidity control the speed when required? Is there any other form of control that people recommend? Any advice on this would be great! Thanks again all

Just looked into this and even gave Lithe a call (very helpful) The bluetooth versions of these look absolutely perfect for me! Thanks @crispy_wafer

Hi All We are wanting to have some in ceiling speakers in a couple of our rooms ( kitchen/diner & snug room) I would prefer wired speakers (1st fixing now) but i have never installed speakers before. Do you wire the speakers individually back to an amp and then connect to the amp via bluetooth on your phone? Also can these be linked to play whatever alexa does? Apologies for the daft questions, could anyone recommend any speakers/ setups that I could look at? Many Thanks

Thanks all for the comments so far, certainly gave us food for thought! we like the led strip idea but not sure it would fit as we are going quite traditional with our house/kitchen style I have attached what the rough layout would be, the lightest blue is worktop and the darker blue full height units. Red is the dining table (not sure of shape or size etc yet) we are planning to have a L shape sofa in the TV area in green In the kitchen side we are planning to have wall lights (sconces) and plinth lighting to create ambient lighting in the area We are not toying with the idea of having a pandant (s) over the dining table area, we were originally put of this as not sure on what table we would be having, but I feel it would be a big open ceiling with no pendant breaking it up potentially. If people were to add spots to this plan where would they put, I am planning to wire this next week so nothing like leaving it last minute! Thanks again for all the comments

Meant to add the green section is not worktop they are full height units

Hi all I am now first fixing my kitchen and trying to work out position/number of downlights needed in my kitchen/diner area I have done a layout on the pc as currently on holiday, I have marked on the drawings my rough spacing (joist position depending) The blue lines split up the room with the sofa and table being further to the left within the blue lines I don't want to install too many but on the other hand want to be bright enough, all 3 zones will be switched separately and also a separate kitchen plinth lighting/wall lighting circuit Any comments at all on the downlights would be appreciated Many Thanks

Thinking of a floor standing one, but a tall one to suit the opening. Am I ok to dot and dab normal plasterboard on the inside of the breast and then skim? I am guessing I am not so any advice on this would be great Many Thanks

I honestly think we won't ever bother doing it but i just wanted to be a little prepared if we were to, can i just use normal plasterboard and plaster or do i need to use cement board and plaster? Regarding the insulation, i have attached a couple of pictures One is a cavity in my chimney, its 100mm cavity with 90mm thermclass The other picture is my original idea in regards to insulating it 'temporarily' I was going to stick a bit 150mm PIR in and Air tight tape the edges to the block

Yes agree with comment regarding that chimney's are not ideal but we wanted to keep a balance between modern and traditional. It will be taking air from external when installed (through the back) I have attached a picture of the back of the house, there is no liner currently installed just a space for it to go. As you can tell I have never done anything like this before, the air tightness concept was something i decided on after the build had started so trying to make it the best it can be for my build.