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Do we know that the problem/issue is? Just because a tree is close to something doesn't mean it can be blamed for issues with a building. Its the easy thing to assume (just because its there), so cut the tree down then realise its nothing do to with it...

I would be asking what the issue is, evidence its being caused by your tree roots.

@Pantsmaster - either way I would probs get someone to do some hard pruning on that and try and bring it back into shape.

potentially causing damage

I would be asking for evidence. And evidence that shows its your tree that HAS caused damage, not potentially. It may be that there was already damage/cracks etc and roots will find their way in. You need to be certain that damage has been caused by your tree and its not underlying issues and they are just looking for causes as quick fixes.

Be keen to see the size of the apple tree as well! I don't know much about trees but I don't think apple tree roots are particularly aggressive.

@tbc not my kitchen but a friends here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7GbJrYqQqa/?igsh=MWlmY2Jkd25pZHlpeA==

Not yellow other! But orange so fits the bright/unusual criteria possibly.

It’s lovely. Most of the stuff that 345 do is nice. https://www.instagram.com/threefourfivefurniture/profilecard/?igsh=b2U4dGJ6ZmRtMGI3

Glasgow tho…

Are you using Tomato? First I’ve heard of them but 5p/kWh is insane!!

Thanks @Fox and @branwen !! I have just ordered a new blade for my circular saw, will do a couple of test cuts and see if I can get a good straight cut with a guide. I'm reluctant to buy new tools when its only several doors. But, doors do need to be straight so if I need to, I will go down this route.

Nice thanks I'll have a look

@si_mon628 I have done this quite a few times and I really never get a good cut. Maybe my technique is all wrong or the blade is shite, probably both.

I might get new blade. Its £20 vs ~£200 for a plunge x track and give that a bash first. Defo worth a try!

I need to cut a bunch of internal doors to size. So, I think I need a track/plunge saw - my circular saw cuts are never straight :/

I really don't want to be spending GC money though. Any recommendations?

Mr Beams do really good battery powered lights. Obviously they use batteries, which do run out, which can be a faff. But, I had a similar issue with no existing wiring and got a Mr Beams light probs changed the battery twice a year ~£10 total. Less faff and you get what you need.

They aren't that cheap, but they do work. Get one and be done and don't bother with running cables all over the place.

Have a look at lid stay hinges. Various sizes to be had

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/help-to-save-households-money-and-deliver-cleaner-heat-to-homes

Oooft, chilly. Are you lacking insulation/effective rads/heating to heat the place?

Are your ground level doors/windows a custom RAL? Or one of Velfac’s standard range?

I’ve asked the electrician to come out next week. We have another job well beyond my capabilities so I’ll get him to look at it at the same time.

About 20% of the house still uses conduits for sockets. I think I’m going to get a price for rewiring them as I need to change the position of some downstairs sockets that are setup the same.

Nearly all downstairs lighting also uses the same conduit But I think I need to save that for next year #nomoney

Thanks, yeah I assumed it may have been reversed at source also. I reversed them in the socket and it did nothing. Looking at the other sockets on that ring they are all wired correctly.

Part of the house still uses steel conduit for the live/neutral so earth is provided by the steel conduit for earthing to the sockets.

It’s not good I know, and we’re going to replace when we can. But I’m not sure it’s dangerous per se as it is earthed.

Today I moved a socket in my kids room which is part of a ring (two lives and two neutrals). Was an old single socket attached to the skirting board so low it could hardly be used.

Swapped it for a double socket and moved it over about a foot. I plugged in a socket tester before and it showed two greens, cool.

Put the new plug on, it’s showing an error as LN Reverse.

Only one set of L/Ns have an earth (old house!) and the other set has an earth (new ring?)

I’ve checked the other sockets on that ring and they all have the same LN Reverse error.

What could cause this as it was fine before I tried to do something helpful 🤦

thats not what he wants to hear!

Thats pretty much what we got. Although the building regs compliance come with the materials I think. i.e they used a material and process that conforms.

In reality we just got the certificate which contained an additional letter with the guarantee, with the installers name and their credentials. I think on either the cert or letter they confirm the materials and methods.

Classic GC ladder chat chaps

Thanks! Looks to be out is stock on the PHS site. I did find a bunch of DuPont Tyvek Acrylic tape of eBay. Generally Tyvek tape seems to be a little cheaper than other brands. Should I steer clear?

It’s to seal the joins on PIR being added to loft side walls of rooms in roof.

Did someone here recommend some good value air tightness tape? Possibly @gillies or @ectoplasmosis? Thanks

That’s the advice I was looking for! 😂

This was my first inclination, but I don't know if I have the time/motivation to do it. And I Can't afford to pay someone else. I do need to internally insulate the sloping ceilings as these are rooms in roof. Maybe it will make sense to have a completely reboarded room, urgh, I don't know if I can face it... ha

hadn't thought about painting over it! thanks. its got some peeling and a few rips but i can probs tidy that up. I'll have a look at zinsser as I'm sure they have a primer. will do a test spot and see what it looks like. thanks again!

Its cream and dark red with shiny reflective floral patterns all over it. Not quite my vibe

I need to either strip/cover wallpaper from a bedroom. All walls are regular stud plasterboard (room in roof). I'm worried that trying to remove it with steaming or whatever will just remove all the paper from the plasterboard though.

I could cover with lining paper, but I want something that is going to last as we're never moving again.

Has anyone done this? Anyone have any tips? Advice?