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Just to be clear... Is it a vaulted ceiling (i.e. no loft space)? What is the rafter depth? Do you have beams, A-frame, etc that you want to leave exposed on the inside? What are the current and proposed ventilation requirements? I'm no expert but having done a fair bit of reading...

Many thanks for the replies The void wasn't filled with anything. Not sure why. Can't remember if it just wasn't discussed at the time or whether the fitter had reasons not to. I know access to the top of the opening in the loft is restricted, so that might have been a reason. Anyhow, it...

Hi all I've got a wood burner installed in a builder's opening. Single wall flue into a flexible chimney liner. The thin steel closure plate is higher than the lintel in front - i.e. you can't see it when stood in front of the stove. I therefore often wonder how much heat gets "trapped" in...

It costs £90 p.a.? Or You cost £90 p.a.? You're hired if so! Snuck through your spell check? ;)

I must admit, I was thinking the same as I read through this thread. I can see how shelter helps to keep things a little warmer by giving a barrier to the wind and frost. But can't see how adding insulation would achieve anything without a source of heat inside. With regards stopping tools...

I agree. Wood stoves are so quick and easy to get going that I really so no need to keep it in overnight. Especially seeing as it makes the glass dirty and can potentially have ill effect on the flue....

That's good to hear. I think I had a dose of carpal tunnel last month after some rather heavy work and long days outside. So I'm trying to be more careful now....

Very neat :) Do you / others prefer a U bend to the bottle trap? Or is there not much in it?

We had the same problem. Not only that, but I think the high pressure has more potential to cause leaks... The water company added a PRV for free; outdoors next to the meter. I agree, and when we had some plumbing work done after moving in I had the plumber replace valves in the airing...

Thanks everyone for all the help today. I've gone for the 356 with the x3 speed settings. It has lower vibration that the 355 (as @TheUnicorn pointed out), which is a big bonus for me. I managed to pick it up for £112 with a 35 piece accessory set AND a T-Stak case. Very impressed I was...

Thank you all for the further replies. I think I'm going to stick with DeWalt... Now just need to decide between the 355 and 356 variant. Seems the main (only?) difference is the three speed settings of the 356. Is it worth paying more for that? Any other differences between the two...

Many thanks for the replies and thoughts. Great stuff for me to consider. More always welcome. @paulrbarnard - the DeWalt for your daughter too? Strange timing :) @Luckosaurous - I guess I need to get out more.; I had to look up guybrater! Sometimes I wonder if I should have "safe...

Hi I've been after a multitool for a while... I only have two cordless tools, a drill and an impact driver, both DeWalt. No plans to buy more any time soon, apart form the multitool. So my first thought was to stick with DeWalt. But having looked into it some more, the Milwaukee gets great...

@Jacob - perhaps you've already said in other threads, but do you mind if I ask what stove you have and/or what stoves you recommend, in terms of make/model? Many thanks

That's all really helpful to know, many thanks. A fair few are now off the roof for the repair work. Some still ring nicely when tapped with a knuckle, does that mean they might be better than they look at first glance? I've read lots that if they ring they are good, but what if they ring yet...

Many thanks for the replies. @clogs - Yes, I will be adding ventilation. I'll be putting in a continuous ventilation at both the soffits and the ridge. That was always the plan but was more for the between sarking underside and insulation topside air gap. For the gap between the sarking...

@Spectric - many thanks for the reply. Interesting, that makes sense although until now I always thoughts the vertical counterbattens were to give the water a path into the gutter rather than ventilation. With your set up, where does the ventilation come from - do you have it at the eaves and...

That's interesting and contrary to everything I've read... The usual spin on things is that the movement of the slates wheres off the galvanisation and creates a weak point on the nail, which corrodes and leads to slipped slates etc. But not in your experience?

Hi all I think there are a few roofers and folks with roofing experience here? Wondered if anyone could share their thoughts if so please? Background first - the room has a vaulted ceiling (so no loft), is not currently heated, and is only used by one person. There's no kitchen. I've...

Thanks for all the great replies and help, some really interesting stuff to consider. I'll definitely use hot dipped for the battens, and you've given me food for thought as to what to use elsewhere. With regards SS screws, I don't want to complicate things but are there different grades? Or...