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House renivation

oldsmokey · 2019-12-07 21:30:34

Hi, we,re in the throes of doing up an old farmhouse, nithing fancy, outside boiler, rads, copper cylinder, no solar, solid fuel stove- no boiler..4 bed, 4 people..is there anything we ought to consider fitting before the floorboards go down?...we,re not too techy, so would appreciate any pointers, ta

07-12-2019 9:30pm

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oldsmokey

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Hi, we,re in the throes of doing up an old farmhouse, nithing fancy, outside boiler, rads, copper cylinder, no solar, solid fuel stove- no boiler..4 bed, 4 people..is there anything we ought to consider fitting before the floorboards go down?...we,re not too techy, so would appreciate any pointers, ta

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#2 07-12-2019 9:51pm

jimf

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if fitting an outdoor boiler make sure the electrician runs a 4 core cable supply as you will need a permanent live for the boiler

one of the most overlooked issues you will see

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#3 07-12-2019 10:01pm

nick 56

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too small budget

not properly damp proofing stone walls

not enough insulation

not enough insulation on pipework under a solid floor

not enough double sockets

forgot to wire for the internet

good luck nick

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#4 08-12-2019 2:22pm

oldsmokey

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Hi, cheers, the internets a good one!

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#5 12-12-2019 7:03pm

oldsmokey

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The missus likes the look of the traditional rads....new trad look good to my eyes...do they perform ok?..., why is there such demand for the original old cast iron rads ?

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