Author Topic: The homeowners' thread (Read 4099 times)

POOT · « **Reply #75 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:25:51 PM »

I got the ones that come in the frame and only need fitting in place.

Was easy and most could do it as long as they're savvy with cutting holes in ceilings and fitting a structure up there.

If structural change is not your bag...then stay clear.

Our old loft hatch was barely big enough to get the missus through...let alone me.

POOT · « **Reply #76 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:27:46 PM »

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273865&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categories%3C{9372016}/categories%3C{9372051}/categories%3C{9372241}/specificationsProductType=loft_ladders

Virtually identical.

I trimmed the edge with thin architrave and removed the springs.

AliGupter · Quote from: GM on Friday 10 February 2012, 09:54:16 AM

Quote from: Dave on Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:24:41 PM

SEMTEX · « **Reply #78 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:29:23 PM »

Costco have loft ladders. Removed some AND installed some within the last fortnight. Got some canny intimidating springs on them too.

cp40 · « **Reply #79 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:29:36 PM »

Quote from: Dave on Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:24:41 PM

Im in a ground floor flat , hopefully not for long. I thought you were taking the p*ss out of the amount of my posts in this thread

. but there was a reason I was interested in Mw Subsidence.

Anyways-clueless on loft ladders-only advice dont fall off.

Dave · « **Reply #80 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:32:14 PM »

Quote from: POOT on Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:25:51 PM

I got the ones that come in the frame and only need fitting in place.

Was easy and most could do it as long as they're savvy with cutting holes in ceilings and fitting a structure up there.

If structural change is not your bag...then stay clear.

Our old loft hatch was barely big enough to get the missus through...let alone me.

Yup, those are the badgers I'm looking at. Seen those at B&Q and these which are £115 on eBay: http://www.wickes.co.uk/timber-loft-ladder-and-hatch/invt/191204/

ToonTastic · « **Reply #81 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:36:14 PM »

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Quote from: ian on Friday 25 November 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Hi...looking to put a security light on driveway...I believe 500W halogens are electric guzzlers...any things I need to know....ta ian

Ive had this £8.00 B and Q one up for about 3 years and its been fine. Cant see the electicity bit matters as it only comes when an intruder approaches etc. (Not constant usage).

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11837515&fh_view_size=10&fh_eds=%3f&fh_sort_order=1&fh_sort_by=_price_rrp_min&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3C%7b9372013%7d%2fcategories%3C%7b9372029%7d%2fcategories%3C%7b9372112%7d%2fspecificationsProductType%3dsecurity_lights&isSearch=false

Always found they give the people breaking into your car a much better light to do the job. Lets be honest who ever looks when the light comes on.

POOT · « **Reply #82 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:36:39 PM »

Those Wickes ones have the added bonus of a hand rail by the looks of it.

Could do with one on mine as the right side is over the staircase. Would be quite a fall

Also...from personal experience, Wickes trumps B&Q on quality. But mine are B&Q and apart from the springs...it's class.

Dave · « **Reply #83 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:40:21 PM »

Quote from: POOT on Tuesday 6 December 2011, 08:36:39 PM

Those Wickes ones have the added bonus of a hand rail by the looks of it.

Could do with one on mine as the right side is over the staircase. Would be quite a fall

Also...from personal experience, Wickes trumps B&Q on quality. But mine are B&Q and apart from the springs...it's class.

Aye I think the Wickes ones are rebranded Youngmans which are a known ladder manufacturer. Cheers.

Did you just take the springs off altogether?

POOT · « **Reply #84 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:03:11 PM »

Aye. One of them went (well the hook) when I lowered it once. Wasn't risking my eyes being taken out so I binned them.

It means you have to be aware and support it when you drop the hatch. It's not an issue though.

The latches on those things can be a bit of a pain too. Great to close but awkward to open.

I have two poles. One to push it up and the other to do the normal job of pulling the latch in. Then I lower it. Other wise it takes a big yank and is a bit OTT.

Again, it's a non issue as it's rarely used anyways.

Dave · « **Reply #85 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:05:38 PM »

Thanks for the info mate.

Mr Logic · « **Reply #86 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:31:28 PM »

Quote from: Dave on Monday 14 November 2011, 05:42:13 PM

Loft insulation is £1 per roll with free delivery via nPower/Build Centre at the moment: http://www.npower.com/Home/Energy-efficiency/Home-insulation/DIY-loft-insulation/index.htm

Use IE if you want to order, the process doesn't seem to work on other browsers.

Anyone do this? I have an e-mail confirming my order dated 19th Nov but am yet to hear anything else.

SEMTEX · « **Reply #87 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:45:04 PM »

Did it a couple years ago without issue

Don't remember email swiftness tho.

Karjala · « **Reply #88 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:46:00 PM »

i get the cheapest loft ladder from B&Q (about £30 IIRC) and its done the job fine for the past 18months

Dave · « **Reply #89 on:** Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:47:19 PM »

Quote from: Mr Logic on Tuesday 6 December 2011, 09:31:28 PM

Quote from: Dave on Monday 14 November 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Loft insulation is £1 per roll with free delivery via nPower/Build Centre at the moment: http://www.npower.com/Home/Energy-efficiency/Home-insulation/DIY-loft-insulation/index.htm

Use IE if you want to order, the process doesn't seem to work on other browsers.

Anyone do this? I have an e-mail confirming my order dated 19th Nov but am yet to hear anything else.

Yeah, ours came last week. They rang to confirm the delivery date beforehand and we selected the day to suit us. Ring your local Build Center (sic) and chase it up.

Dave · « **Reply #90 on:** Tuesday 13 December 2011, 10:27:58 PM »

We've only just realised there's a vent on the front of our fireplace that can be closed to massively restrict drafts caused by our heated air being pulled straight up the chimney.

Perhaps that's one of the reasons why we haven't been able get the temperature in the living room up to 20deg.

cp40 · « **Reply #91 on:** Monday 30 January 2012, 09:31:56 PM »

Anybody know what they pay for 1kwh electricity?

Dave · « **Reply #92 on:** Monday 30 January 2012, 09:55:30 PM »

About 11p.

POOT · « **Reply #93 on:** Monday 30 January 2012, 10:17:54 PM »

There's normally two tariffs though...isn't there?

cp40 · « **Reply #94 on:** Tuesday 31 January 2012, 10:10:17 AM »

Quote from: Dave on Monday 30 January 2012, 09:55:30 PM

About 11p.

you sure? weve just been informed 25p. my lass thought it sounded hight- hence the ask.

Dave · « **Reply #95 on:** Tuesday 31 January 2012, 12:33:43 PM »

Quote from: cp40 on Tuesday 31 January 2012, 10:10:17 AM

Quote from: Dave on Monday 30 January 2012, 09:55:30 PM
About 11p.

you sure? weve just been informed 25p. my lass thought it sounded hight- hence the ask.

That's probably the daily standing charge. Having looked at it our unit rate is about 8.5p because we're on a fixed deal from when we moved in.

cp40 · « **Reply #96 on:** Tuesday 31 January 2012, 04:09:41 PM »

Quote from: Dave on Tuesday 31 January 2012, 12:33:43 PM

Quote from: cp40 on Tuesday 31 January 2012, 10:10:17 AM
Quote from: Dave on Monday 30 January 2012, 09:55:30 PM
About 11p.

you sure? weve just been informed 25p. my lass thought it sounded hight- hence the ask.

That's probably the daily standing charge. Having looked at it our unit rate is about 8.5p because we're on a fixed deal from when we moved in.

are we getting bummed at 25p?

Dave · « **Reply #97 on:** Tuesday 31 January 2012, 06:18:55 PM »

Sounds like it, try using Uswitch to see what your bill should be.

MW · « **Reply #98 on:** Wednesday 1 February 2012, 01:43:51 PM »

got a surveyor round today for checking the subsidence

trying to get a way for the house insurance to cough up.

basically a few years ago they sent a surveyor round. who found nothing. then conveniently a year later, they withdraw cover for subsidence. what a surprise when we found out there actually was

fingers crossed they dont stuff us, c***s

Tooj · « **Reply #99 on:** Tuesday 7 February 2012, 11:46:12 AM »

My dryer has stopped heating up (and yes before you knackers say, it's on the hot setting.)

Anybody with any ideas how to resolve this?