Onoff Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Boy back from uni at the weekend so I'll be able to report how the first test of the wet room corner goes as he gets first try! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) On 02/06/2019 at 08:42, Tennentslager said: Copy the patented design? https://atkproducts.co.za/product/eezi-roll-tr5-toilet-roll-holder/ Only just noticed this. Thanks. Edit: Mine will be better, this doesn't have a motor! Edited June 12, 2019 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) No.1 son has just christened the shower. Verdict was "The only problem is I'll miss it when I'm not here!" Water splash/spread is an issue about 1 tile passed the to falls zone. We could be talking curtain/screen! Pretty sure though the body dryer will cure some of it as for sure will UFH. No ventilation yet either. Edited June 22, 2019 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Onoff said: We could be talking curtain/screen! FGS don't buy a curtain to match that blind!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) The ads for the body dryer suggests it eliminates condensation but is that correct? Like an extract fan it draws moist air in but then passes it over an 8KW element. It then pumps the air downward. What's the science behind what happens to the moisture? Could this be a viable alternative to an extractor fan? Edited June 22, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, newhome said: FGS don't buy a curtain to match that blind!!! Right then folks let’s have a whip round for @Onoff and get him a little prezzie ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H2T4VXS Edited June 23, 2019 by Barney12 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Barney12 said: Right then folks let’s have a whip round for @Onoff and get him a little prezzie ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H2T4VXS SWMBO just said; "Oh, that's nice!"... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, Onoff said: SWMBO just said; "Oh, that's nice!"... At this point I’d be wondering how deep the patio foundations need to be ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 hours ago, newhome said: At this point I’d be wondering how deep the patio foundations need to be ... Tbh I'm blind when it comes to things like decorating, whether she's had her hair done or even coloured it. I've come home before now and she's re wallpapered...I've not noticed. Just doesn't bother me. I like detail. Our lounge diner for instance. I'd have gutted it by now. As long as it's clean I'd live with looking up at the ceiling joists and dormer floor joists above that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Onoff said: As long as it's clean I'd live with looking up at the ceiling joists and dormer floor joists above that. If I could have my way I'd quite happily leave cabling and pipework etc exposed - I hate covering it all up when I've spent so long installing it neatly! Better still, I'd use transparent pipes (soil pipes excepted!). Edited June 23, 2019 by MJNewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Fitting the extract...or not... I wanted it on the wall, up high, SHE wanted it on the ceiling. Came round to the ceiling as dead central to the tile (aesthetically best) would have put it firmly in Zone 1. Besides, because of the rainfall head being a "fixed shower head", Zone 1 extends to that height. So on the ceiling tight to the mitred wall to miss the joist above. The ideal was mid way between mitred wall and rainfall head like this: Except, as I said there's a joist and the hole would have gone right through it. As aforementioned very conscious of the joist above... It should have missed the joist by a mile... Except that...I forgot the ceiling joists aren't parallel to the room walls from when I squared the room up! The bathroom wall this end is about 3" further into the room. It's going here now though I'll just sister a joist alongside the "scalloped" one. It's a bitch scalloping a 145mm deep joist! Multitool, break off bits, drill, multitool repeat. ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 My new BFF! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 I need a mirror, 700mm wide by Xmm high. Suitable to attach a demister pad to the back. Anything to consider/avoid? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, Onoff said: I need a mirror (...) Don't do it mate. They only give you a false sense of confidence ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: Don't do it mate. They only give you a false sense of confidence ? Iv got one that makes you look fatter and greyer if you want to swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Christmas present from Faye, was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 actually her dad gave it to us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 SWMBO wants 4 shelves in this cupboard. Towels on one, toiletries on another, cleaning products on one etc. Can't decide whether to make a rolling shelf or "airing cupboard" style, slatted shelves. Just playing with ideas really: Not convinced about having clean towels above a (dirty) linen basket in an enclosed cupboard! I think someone else mentioned the same thing previously. As I'll want access later to the right hand side, to the loo roll holder mechanism etc, maybe I stop the shelves short if I go with battens on the wall and slats? Rolling seems most sensible? Easy to move out to access everything else? SWMBO insistent that the linen bin presents width wise when the door is open: If I put the water softener in the cupboard that'll have to go width wise...not then easy to access itself: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 20 minutes ago, Onoff said: SWMBO wants 4 shelves in this cupboard. Towels on one, toiletries on another, cleaning products on one etc. Can't decide whether to make a rolling shelf or "airing cupboard" style, slatted shelves. Just playing with ideas really: Not convinced about having clean towels above a (dirty) linen basket in an enclosed cupboard! I think someone else mentioned the same thing previously. As I'll want access later to the right hand side, to the loo roll holder mechanism etc, maybe I stop the shelves short if I go with battens on the wall and slats? Rolling seems most sensible? Easy to move out to access everything else? SWMBO insistent that the linen bin presents width wise when the door is open: If I put the water softener in the cupboard that'll have to go width wise...not then easy to access itself: Yes ! The threads back alive ! Everything will be ok now , election , brexit - @Onoff saves us all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Had an interesting play last night with a FLIR C3 thermography camera. I knew the principle but had never played with one. Very interesting to see the "knock on" effects of my method of lining/levelling the walls even if expected. The vertical studs, sole and header plates show up as obvious "colder" bridges. I say colder as opposed to cold as I was aware of the potential for this just not to what degree and attempted, in my naivety to mitigate this. The studs are packed in between with PIR and all studs sit off the wall by a minimum of 5mm on packers with gun foam behind the studs. It certainly all helped but seeing the thermograpgy pictures it will influence my construction methods for future lining projects. By and large though the rooms heat signature looks like I thought it would. (What helps massively is the vapour barrier stopping draughts). FLIR pics to follow. Clever bit of kit. You can download snapshots then later drag your mouse over the "still" and see the temperatures wherever the pointer is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Not been keeping up with this thread.... did you buy, rent or borrow the C3 ? Useful bit of kit. What would you do next time to limit the cold bridging ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, Cpd said: Not been keeping up with this thread.... did you buy, rent or borrow the C3 ? Useful bit of kit. What would you do next time to limit the cold bridging ? Borrowed. £500 out of my budget, I have to hold a wet finger up to gauge temperature etc! I imagine I'd stick insulated pb direct to the old walls and avoid the studs altogether. This is the plan when I do the knock through on the lounge/diner. Between the two rooms there is no common floor / ceiling level and the walls are not in line either. Not overly worried about the bathroom as there's a grand plan to go EWI and bring the cold loft above within a new, thermal envelope. Saying that, in the bathroom what I've done was possibly the right thing what with squaring the room up, hiding pipework, making pockets and supporting the wall hung wc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 If the studs weren't in direct contact with the wall (ie even just a small air gap) might that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, MJNewton said: If the studs weren't in direct contact with the wall (ie even just a small air gap) might that help? That’s what I have done in my cottage, the only place the framework touches the walls is where I have put in the timber pegs / nogs / dukes....(not sure correct terminology) to secure the frame to, normally I have a gap of between a 20-50mm. One day I will have to use a thermal imaging camera to see if it made any significant difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I've just re-read and spotted there was a 5mm gap, albeit filled with foam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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