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  • Calculating BTU and choosing radiators and capcula

    I am currently researching radiators and trying to calculate BTU to ensure I choose the right size and type. I am COMPLETELY new to this process as well as working with tradespeople. I am doing something wrong, because the numbers I get sound way off - over 9000 BTU for a small bedroom. I have read on a few radiator selling sites that the best way to choose a radiator is to get a plumber in who will calculate the BTU more precisely and help choose the right radiator. As professionals, would you say that’s correct? Is helping choose the right radiators part of service you offer? Or is more a heating engineers’ territory? Many thanks in advance!

    Asked by Dovile on 29th Sep 2021
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    Mist coat paint/water ratio

    Hi, what’s a good mist coat paint ratio? I’ve heard of 50/50, 90/10 and 80/20. Any all advice is appreciated

    Asked by Ashish on 3rd Apr 2025
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    Strange down pipe - what is it for?

    I have a cast iron down pipe at the front of my property next to my drainage down pipe from the guttering - the bathroom is at the rear of the property so it’s not a smell pipe or waste - can anyone advise what it is for and can I get it removed - I have pictures of pipe if needed

    Asked by Chris on 18th Jan 2022
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    Need a quote for plumbing for an ensuite and a downstairs toilet

    I need a quote installing a toilet at an under stairs room, ensuite in one of the room and another toilet right next to a bathroom too. How much would this cost?

    Asked by Vincent on 29th Jul 2020
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    Ceiling plaster falling off

    I have just had a kitchen ceiling plastered and sections have fallen down what is the best way to repair the ceiling?

    Asked by Ian on 17th Sep 2020
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    Leak under kitchen sink

    I have a leak underneath my kitchen sink which seems to be due to the fitting (I.e. I think the sealant has worn away around the sink and it's a wooden worktop). It's 6 years since it was fitted. Is there a specific type of sealant I need or does the sink need refitting? I don't want the sealant to show and the gap isn't very big!

    Asked by Helen on 1st Feb 2021
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    Attaching Render Beads

    I'm rendering the outside of a property with sand and cement render them tyrolean. Do i attach the drip beads, corner beads and stop beads whats the best method to attach them with? Pink grip, using some mix and dabbing them in, nails or some other adhesive? Any advice would be appreciated.

    Asked by Pete on 16th Feb 2021
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    New cooker installation

    I have just bought a new cooker its says this cooker is designed for a 220-240v it has a smaller wire fitted on it my old cooker had a much thicker wire on it is it still ok to be hard wired to same connection in my wall any help will be much appreciated

    Asked by Faron on 3rd Jun 2020
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    Plaster over Zinsser Gardz

    I’m trying to prepare walls ready for a plasterer to come in and skim coat. I’ve taken off wallpaper back to the old skim coat, and the adhesive is a nightmare to get off. I’m not confident there won’t be residue left, so was going to apply gardz to solve that problem. Can a skim coat go straight over gardz, or will I need to PVA/SBR/Blue grit as well?

    Asked by Steven on 14th May 2025
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    How to protect fence

    I have a new build house with a little slope, I want to put the garden on 2 levels, bottom will be paved and the top I want to build a retaining sleeper wall with artificial grass on top. The right side of the garden will be fine to put soil up against as it has a brick wall to retain the bottom of the houses next to us but the other side the left hand side has a fence running along the slope. So If I build a retaining wall, all the soil will be up against it. How can I make sure I don't damage the fence? Thanks

    Asked by Nathan on 28th Aug 2023
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