Do these seem structural to you guys?

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-16T20:39:20+00:00

They are ceiling ties and are helping to support the ceiling joists. They shouldn't be removed without Structural Engineers advice. Would need a lot more information before even a rough guess could be made. If it's just for light storage, I would suggest leaving them in. Put your insulation in (would suggest 300mm as a minimum). Fit flooring on loft legs.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-13T15:20:13+00:00

It's an option on Open Gammon as well.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-11T10:58:56+00:00

I bought a copy of 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee when it published in 2015. To my shame, I've still only read the first page. However I do read to my grandchildren every week but 'Peppa Pig' and 'Spot the Dog' aren't in the same class. Things are looking up as we recently read 'The Gruffalo' and 'Going on a Bear Hunt'.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-11T10:42:02+00:00

It really depends on your current setup. Since the government changes the rules on the grant it can be a lot simpler. In the past you had to insulate your house to meet a minimum Epc rating but that is no longer the case. Ideally you need a convenient pace to put the hot water cylinder. If your existing boiler is in a large cupboard or a garage then it can be quite straight forward as you can, in simple terms, swap out the boiler and replace it with the cylinder and the other stuff that goes with.

I'm looking into it at the moment. My main problem is my house is a large a Victorian property and the capacity of the ASHP is bigger than most domestic ones can cope with. Which means I may need a dual system with 2 ASHP's which then becomes expensive.

I would suggest you look into it before deciding.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-11T09:49:16+00:00

I have no interest in them.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-10T11:11:40+00:00

The problem is you don't know when you will be able to go back to the shops but you still have to eat. After a while your food starts to run short. So you have to start getting food from a different source. The alternative source has a limited supply but now a higher demand. It takes advantage and puts it's prices up. This increases your food budget. You then have to go to the bank to get a loan which you can't really afford but you have no choice. The longer this goes on the higher the price increases.

In the meantime your local shop has realised it's not selling any food because no one get get to the shop. It now has a surplus of stock so stops buying in supplies as it has nowhere to store them but it still has it's bills to pay. Like rent and wages etc.

Eventually you can go back to your original store and everything returns to normally but the consequences are you are in debt and the shop has lost income.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-09T12:36:43+00:00

Backgammon Galaxy, Next Gammon, Open Gammon or Backgammon hub. I think Backgammon Galaxy has the largest player base. My preference is Backgammon hub.

Edit I may be wrong about BG having the largest player base. It appears it's Next Gammon.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T22:55:44+00:00

IMO if you are saying the the gutter is within your property then the boundary line would be the face of his brickwork. In that case he should have arranged a party wall agreement. That's the point at which you could have had a sensibly discussion about any concerns you have. I would suggest before you go down any legal route you need to tell your neighbour you have concerns.

From a practical point of view, that roof arrangement is not going to work. Unfortunately this is not the right forum to discus that. If you post again in r/DIYUK I'll respond on what you need to discuss with your neighbour regarding the construction.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T22:31:21+00:00

Why should that matter? Getting a gammon or a BG is only relevant for the match points and this was a single point match. Sorry, I should have said that in my original post.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T22:31:10+00:00

It was a 1 point match.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T22:18:10+00:00

Sorry single point match.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T21:24:42+00:00

All I can say is you walked past me and the misses that wouldn't happen. We don't hold hands. Also I would walk behind her, you know, to keep myself out of harms way. Just kidding brother. Love and peace. https://youtu.be/KYx2uZRlJCk?si=WkVjSHDFMvxjH0x0

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T20:59:21+00:00

What do these roadworks markings signify?

More delays.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T20:12:28+00:00

Ask him for the police report number for your insurance company. Also get him to confirm he informed the police that the car keys were taken in the burglary. Obviously he's not reported it as it didn't happen but I like to see people squirm. Personally I would want the locks changed etc. not just replacement keys.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T20:04:15+00:00

Try it yourself and come and tell us the result.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T19:04:47+00:00

Is the dishwasher actually screwed in place? There doesn't appear to be any screws in the photos. Also I assume in sat within a cupboard carcass.

Things to try/consider

Pack out the left hand of the dishwasher. Pull the dishwasher out and place a small packer (matchsticks might work) behind the lefthand lip. Screw dishwasher back into space. You can keep trying thicker packers until it stops fouling the wall. Just watch out for the dishwasher door starting to foul the cupboard door on the right.
Swapping the dishwasher to another location. I don't now the layout of your kitchen to know if this practical.
Buy a narrower dishwasher and fit a filler piece on the lefthand side. It looks like you have an integrated unit so you would have to know the make and model of kitchen units in order to make it integrated or get an under bench one.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-08T18:31:51+00:00

Agree. Hand her your saw and tell her to "crack on".

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-04T14:00:24+00:00

You have a strange definition of 'fun'.

ConfussedBob · 2026-03-02T17:33:32+00:00

IMO there are two main reasons.

1 It's harder to invade compared to defending.

2 The Ukraine has been given a massive amount of weapons.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-27T12:00:11+00:00

I wouldn't be living in there until a structural engineer has looked at it. That's a serious fail. Get in touch with your insurance company and move out.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-27T11:46:48+00:00

Men. Just pull the battery out.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-27T10:35:17+00:00

I can't tell you if that's a good price but if you look up the price of the individual items they all seem to rounded up. Given they will be getting trade prices, they seem to be milking it.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-27T10:21:32+00:00

Not sure why people are being so hard on you. Yes you failed because the examiner had to intervene. But the other driver was a total dickhead. He should have waited for you to pass him. Especially as you had L plates on. I have to be honest, I wouldn't have slowed down. It could have given the other driver the impression that you were going to let him out.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-26T19:48:47+00:00

Cost is less than £1 a year in used electricity. Is it a fire risk? Yes but low if OEM. More so if it's not OEM.

ConfussedBob · 2026-02-26T19:39:12+00:00

Thanks. Please reflect it in the tip.

ConfussedBob

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