Hi Hazel - re soundproofing, we have had some thin sound - proofed plasterboard stuck to the original wall ( it's called Placo Phonique 13mm) and then the builder built a frame and made a new plaster board wall and to make it even better he filled the gap with loft insulation stuff We can tell the difference but it is hard to tell how good yet because there is no furniture in the room and it sounds a bit echo- y anyway. The builder was quite confident it would make a big difference. We have only lost a about 3 inches off the size of the room, hopefully well worth it though because you could hear everything before. The soundproofing stuff was only 16€ a sheet which was 2 metres square. I am sure the whole thing could easily be done by someone who is a good at DIY, my OH just isn't.
Hope that helps.
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They've only just got rid of the last lot over there Pat
Glad you had a good time the other night DD. Next time - fall over something on your way in.....
You're right - dust is definitely the worst bit of any building work. I'm having a last ditch attempt at getting the extension done - builders are hopeless at communication. If the quotes get any higher I might not bother...I'd have to stay here for ten years to get my money back
Nice to see you again MrsG. How's the garden and the family?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Eventually got to sleep around 3am. Feeling like a washed out old rag this morning.
Breezy and very dark this morning so I'm guessing more rain on the way.
Enjoy West Dean Chicky. I first went there over 20 years ago, not long after Jim and Sarah took over. What a change since then. I remember explaining the purpose of " beaver tail glass" to Sarah on that first visit. I felt rather chuffed with myself as she'd no idea until then. She gave me a cardoon as a thank you. Fond memories indeed.
fairy,it's greenhouse glass with a rounded bottom edge.
The purpose being that the rain runs to the centre of the bottom edge and runs down the middle of the pain below. With straight edged glass it tends to cling to the edges and rot the wooden frame of the greenhouse.
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Fairy. I think it must be another storm. It was on tonight's news.
Hi Hazel - re soundproofing, we have had some thin sound - proofed plasterboard stuck to the original wall ( it's called Placo Phonique 13mm) and then the builder built a frame and made a new plaster board wall and to make it even better he filled the gap with loft insulation stuff We can tell the difference but it is hard to tell how good yet because there is no furniture in the room and it sounds a bit echo- y anyway. The builder was quite confident it would make a big difference. We have only lost a about 3 inches off the size of the room, hopefully well worth it though because you could hear everything before. The soundproofing stuff was only 16€ a sheet which was 2 metres square. I am sure the whole thing could easily be done by someone who is a good at DIY, my OH just isn't.
Hope that helps.
They've only just got rid of the last lot over there Pat
Glad you had a good time the other night DD. Next time - fall over something on your way in.....
You're right - dust is definitely the worst bit of any building work. I'm having a last ditch attempt at getting the extension done - builders are hopeless at communication. If the quotes get any higher I might not bother...I'd have to stay here for ten years to get my money back
Nice to see you again MrsG. How's the garden and the family?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all. You've been chatty this morning.
Eventually got to sleep around 3am. Feeling like a washed out old rag this morning.
Breezy and very dark this morning so I'm guessing more rain on the way.
Enjoy West Dean Chicky. I first went there over 20 years ago, not long after Jim and Sarah took over. What a change since then. I remember explaining the purpose of " beaver tail glass" to Sarah on that first visit. I felt rather chuffed with myself as she'd no idea until then. She gave me a cardoon as a thank you. Fond memories indeed.
Dove, dinner sounds as delish as ever.
Enjoy the weekend one and all.
x
Hosta - I'm slightly frightened to ask what beaver tail glass is....
Think you need some sunshine down your way to lift the mood. It's the worst time of year (January and February) I reckon
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just been to pick up the flowers I ordered for OH. Now in the shed until tomorrow.
I was wondering too, FG.
When you don't even know who's in the team
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fairy,it's greenhouse glass with a rounded bottom edge.
The purpose being that the rain runs to the centre of the bottom edge and runs down the middle of the pain below. With straight edged glass it tends to cling to the edges and rot the wooden frame of the greenhouse.
Clever old Victorians eh?
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3474/3822234295_255f204cb6_b.jpg
tsk @ link not working properly. grr.
If you look closely at the photo you can see where the rain has been running down the middle of the panes.
Mrs. Garden, if you pop in again, I hope you are having a lovely time in Japan. I look forward to your photos.