CalvinHobbes

Thank you, I have the square stick down ones. Happy days. How did you do the sides?

Iceverge did you use the planks or stick down?

My dad fell on ceramic tiles years ago so now I am a bit afraid of mum falling. Beginning to think its the only real option. Screed going down on Tuesday so I need to make up my mind on this today to get the parts for the plumber.

I have the tiles so if I put Mapei Mapecoat as a waterproof barrier on the screed, followed by Mapei’s Ultrabond ECO VS90 as an adhesive then on top Mapei Mapecoat 4LVT Non Slip Matt Finish for a protective, non-slip top layer - would that work? or else tell me something that isn't hard ceramic tiles that doesn't cost something eye watering. Also impossible to get anyone to do vinyl here without it being astronomic.

Yep I was just going to settle the bill less vat and he can do the reclaim

It's under his name, not mine. Do you think that's ok? It just means less money I need to transfer (for now).

My builder ordered some things for our build and I was wondering could I phone up and pay account with my new 0% credit card (helps with cash flow) . He isn't charging us vat, he is reclaiming it. It's just it buys us some time.

Is this real?

Hello so went to get a key safe and discovered there is so much to it. Between police preferred which I take it is meaningless unless it has actual certificates for insurance. Anyway looking at the ark tempo and it's got huge screws, thinking of my 200 cavity/ thermal bridging. Is it an issue? I need the key safe for carers to see mum.

Fantastic 😍

Yikes are they suitable for underfloor heating?

Any photos? We are putting down PIR on a slab next week and currently pretty clueless

How can I turn a plastic adaptable weatherproof box that is grey to be black without paint flaking? We have some black liner that was put under decking, would zip tying it on be insane? (Above a transformer high up)

So we need to put in water pipes between the layers? Like the pipe to feed water to the island. So we cut out the insulation for them so the top insulation lies flat? Anyone any pics?

Brilliant 👍 😍

It's for the whole ground floor. The front of the house is slab, the back poured. So we need to get down the membrane get the PIR, stagger it, tape and what a long edges internal, external? What about in bathrooms around pipes?

what is the TF70 u value The Kingspan TF70 has a thermal conductivity (lambda value) of around 0.022 W/m²K. This is the same thermal conductivity value as Kingspan TP10. The U-value you achieve with TF70 will depend on the thickness of the board and the overall construction. For example, thicker boards provide better insulation (lower U-values). Here are some typical examples for Kingspan TF70: 50mm thickness: U-value ~ 0.44 W/m²K (approximate) 100mm thickness: U-value ~ 0.22 W/m²K (approximate) 150mm thickness: U-value ~ 0.15 W/m²K (approximate) These values depend on the specifics of the floor or installation system you are using, as U-values are calculated based on the entire construction layer (not just the insulation board). So the architect specified 150mm with 2 layers 50 below and 100 on top with minimus 25mm screed

Sheesh still trying to get this floor down. Head is done in tbh. Got 2 quotes but am I comparing like with like re u values? Chat GPT said this but is it right? Both Unilin Thin-R and Kingspan Thermaboard TF70/TP10 are high-performance insulation products, but they differ in terms of their specific applications, thickness, and thermal performance (U-values). Here’s a comparison based on U-values and thermal efficiency: 1. Unilin Thin-R Underfloor Insulation U-value: Thin-R boards generally have U-values around 0.021–0.023 W/m²K depending on thickness. Applications: Suitable for underfloor insulation (including screeds and suspended floors). Material: Polyisocyanurate (PIR) rigid board with foil facings. Features: High-performance in thinner profiles, which can help in spaces where height restrictions are important. 2. Kingspan Thermaboard TF70/TP10 U-value: Kingspan TF70/TP10 typically offers U-values of around 0.022 W/m²K (for TP10) and slightly higher for TF70, which is more targeted at specific floor applications. Applications: TF70 is designed for floors, while TP10 is more of a general-purpose insulation board (roof, walls, and floors). Material: PIR rigid board with a foil facing as well. Features: Kingspan products are known for superior thermal efficiency, making them ideal for a range of insulation applications. They also often have better fire resistance ratings. Comparison: U-value performance: Both products offer similar U-values, with minor variations based on thickness. Application suitability: For underfloor applications, both are appropriate, but Unilin Thin-R might be preferable in cases where minimal thickness is crucial. Fire resistance: Kingspan products tend to have better fire ratings compared to Unilin in many cases. In terms of pure thermal performance (U-values), they are quite comparable, with Kingspan often being preferred for its well-known brand reliability and higher fire safety performance.

Cousin fell off ladder cleaning gutter, now he feels nothing below his chest.

What about a ducopole with attachment and keep your feet on the ground?

Well done. Respect.

How are you getting on now? What do you mean a shell? Is it insulated and plastered?

Looks like we might be doing this, need to know where to stick the membrane to at edge...etc. anyone have pics?

After the floor goes in we should be starting second fix so I was dreaming about a thermal camera. It's just we might spot things now before the blower test etc. Bearing in mind I shouldn't be buying anything extra, looked at this - seems reasonable, whatcha think? https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIKMICRO-Resolution-Portable-Handheld-4°F-752°F/dp/B0CF28BNNX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19OU5HHOX69MV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O2qS4JY8inHG_iqrbgo2cUpXiqWPbJoXwPR14vq6su9PoFguvL3rBKMlyeros__upzbjNGEt25G6N2WoJyH-Dcm0haQH2tdmf6CWPtdQYv33JlZLkyobKKCr730j2K7sQozfGIKxKjO59V0KHXCeiobhJpycD2A1cqkM35xyQbizMKp36cknGGqywUIHoYfuAuXhlGjcP3JAuzkqx0n-_R1bUfo75wFxA859bZ0l0Lc.SuL5RZbDZHtHAad8H3uVrwbwtNHSrl3IeSBFx_MvvyU&dib_tag=se&keywords=thermal+imaging&psr=EY17&qid=1728001199&s=todays-deals&sprefix=thermal+imaging%2Ctodays-deals%2C96&sr=1-1-catcorr&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.23648568-4ba5-49f2-9aa6-31ae75f1e9cd

I know I have read it here before but cannot find it and I think the builder is doing ours this afternoon. So we have cement slabs with a radon barrier on top (yes I know building control insisted) 150 of insulation going down with underfloor heating....so what about the edges both to external walls? I have to be very specific The radon barrier is getting redone because it inevitably ripped.