Recent content by pmagowan

There are a number of issues here and really you require more information to determine where the problem lies. Condensation occurs when air is cooled such that it's relative humidity reaches 100%. In a house this is usually when warm air (which holds a lot of water) is cooled by poorly...

Triple glazing

I looked at combi machines and did some research. The impression I got was that you sacrificed quite a lot to have it all squeezed together into a compact machine. I am not going to be particularly limited for space and I am thinking about all the woodwork I will be doing in the future...

I think they made everything better in the old days! My first big woodworking project was a 28 foot mahogany boat. At 60 years old with some poor maintenance there was only a small amount if rot and we had quite a time finding similar quality timber for the repair. I think a lot of woods...

Thanks guys The windows are a bit weird because I am fitting 3G. Most of them will no longer have the box as I don't want them to open (ventilation will be through MVHR). I will have the odd opening one for fire safety but I have not decided how to make them yet. 3G is heavy and I want to...

Looks great! I wish I had a shop like yours near by but you are a bit far from Norn Iron for a loaf of bread. One thing I would say is that it may be easier to build in protection for the abuse it will recieve than to change human nature.

I was watching some workers replacing lamp posts in the street a few years ago and they were using a digger with a strop around the post to pull them out. There was a man holding the bottom to try and stop it toppling over when it was clear of its shoe. I was quietly wondering about my high...

All the sash windows on my house are softwood and have lasted roughly 80 years. I patched them up a few years ago and repainted them and am only replacing them now as part of a larger restoration where I am putting in 3G. So, from my experience, softwood can last well if maintained.

Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself, I have been browsing for a while and got loads of useful information. I am about to start a largish project as part of the refurbishment of my house. I have to DIY it due to cost and I like to keep busy. I will be building a workshop/garage about 6m...