Worrying noises from loft conversion

Tim

Sorry, I should have made that clear. Yes, the work done was extensive and involves, among other things, the removal of all the existing ceilings and old radiator-based heating.

According to the rotary thermostat valves situated close to the manifolds, the upstairs system is set to 45 degrees, the downstairs 50.

Since turning the upstairs wall stat very low (16 degrees) there's been no repetition of the cracking sounds. But whether this is a permanent state of affairs remains to be seen, and even if it is, I don't know if the resultant temperature once the space cools down will be comfortable. "Geriatric 24 hour occupation describes the situation here perfectly, I'm afraid.

At 16 degrees it will not be comfortable! Try 20, and if that’s too cool for you, 21.

Tim

My previous house was built on clay subsoil, and to prevent this kind of thing I used to water the foundations from late spring to early autumn, along with the garden plants.

I also used to water the (1.8m) garden wall foundations, much to the amusement of one of my neighbours. Until his wall fell over…

Was on ‘rateable value’ water in those days, though.

That made me smile.

I'm delighted to learn that peace has broken out across the garden fence. Disagreements with neighbours are such a drain on energy, happiness and contentment (DAMHIKT)

I hope you find the source of this problem soon.

Nick

We had a new roof on our bungalow three years ago. For the first few months (Summer 2020) there were random 'crack' sounds. They all settled down, and stopped. However they started again when we had the December 2022 cold snap.

No sign of cracks in any ceilings or walls. They seem to happen when the CH is turned on, and after it turns off.

Haven't had any for a few days now, and of course the weather has warmed up.....

I remember a few years ago we stayed in a large wooden house in Canada, that was about 10 years old. There were no end of bangs and cracks all the time. The owner said they made her jump at first, but after a while she didn't notice them.

-5°C

Well if you have CH pipes in contact with joists, thermal expasnion can cause them to slip.

Thanks for that. In my case the noises started for the time some three years after the work was completed, though the cause could still be same, I imagine.

My word, I can certainly agree with you on that.

Thanks, Nick.

The upstairs wall stat is currently (6:43pm) registering 23.5: the area does benefit greatly from the heat of downstairs, and the new roof and walls, being new, are extremely well insulated. The situation tomorrow should reflect the change of setting more accurately.

Surely, given the stance that it's global warming that's the real problem, she'd be more likely to suggest a way of doing the exact opposite?

Either way, and meaning no offence to the lady, I believe I'd politely decline.

Thanks for giving your thermostat settings.

Damnation. For the *first* time, I meant. Apologies.

Take vitamin B tablets and halve your bills.

that's ok us Sherlocks figured that out....tee hee

Ha! Nice one. Thanks.

I run downstairs at 19°C and dint have any regular heating upstairs except where I work.

This is generally OK for general living, and if I want more I can light a fire.

Perhaps it's because the whole ground floor of my house (with the exception of a small bathroom) is completely open plan, or perhaps it's just me, but I find that in cold weather any setting below 24C is very uncomfortable. And even at 24C I frequently have to boost things with a separate fire.