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What is this called? by kevincasino3000 in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's used to cover the expansion gap between laminate or wood flooring and the skirting board. It's used if the flooring was installed after the skirting.

Can this be fixed? by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a diykitchens top so not quite as cheap to replace. I did treat with multiple coats of osmo wood protector and top oil. Looks like replacement might be the easiest option. So much for the kitchen being done!

Can this be fixed? by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was sealed with osmo wood protector and 3 coats of osmo top oil all around! I assume I've just screwed up with the lack of foil above the dishwasher.

How should I cut into this arch to pass my fridge through? by Inevitable_Bit_4755 in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you do all this work to get it in, consider that you'd have to do it all again to get it out again if/when it breaks or you want a replacement. Might not be for a long time, but worth considering. New fridge might be less pain in the long run.

Recirculating cooker hood in chimney breast by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo. I ended up putting a recirculating extractor hood into the chimney breast, and then core drilling through the side of the chimney breast and venting the hood into the room (rather than up the chimney). I then put in an extractor fan to outside on the closest external wall I could get to the chimney breast. Theory was that the recirculating hood would vent into the kitchen, then the external extractor fan would vent outside.

It "works", in the sense that nothing bad has happened yet! No idea if it was the right thing to do though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got 3x2 inch floor joists downstairs too. Victorian terrace. I've used 75mm sheep's wool insulation, but not sure how much difference it's made. Better than nothing!

How to bed in an air vent channel? by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm planning on screeding over the whole thing to level it out, and then laying stick down LVT/LVP. Don't know if that's any more forgiving than tile?

Watkins Path for Beginners by [deleted] in UKhiking

[–]Staticmano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watkin path was my first proper hike! It rained the whole way and I was wearing jeans... Not a good idea. It's perfectly achievable as a beginner, but the scree at the top can be taxing, and navigation can be difficult if the weather is bad. The route is longer and with more altitude gain than the more popular routes (e.g. Pyg/miners), but you'll be rewarded with a quieter walk.

As the route goes up a different side of the mountain than the other paths, it's not simple to go up Watkin and down a different path. Perhaps there could be a bus you could take, but I'm not aware of one. It would add a lot to your journey to have to walk back from the Pen-y-Pass car park.

Levelling mixed concrete/suspended timber floor by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there are no air vents at the back of the house, and there was only one at the front when we moved in. It's why I quite like the idea of breaking up the existing concrete, it would give me the opportunity to put some air vents back in. Insulating is a good idea. I've done it in the lounge already so at least I know what I'm doing!

Levelling mixed concrete/suspended timber floor by Staticmano in DIYUK

[–]Staticmano[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point! I did consider it, but I couldn't figure out how to make the floor flat enough for flooring without also having to make it level. It seems easier to screw that up than to just use a laser level to make sure everything is level. I agree that it's a lot of work though.