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We are currently having a hip to gable loft conversion done, and having the steels put in, the builders have built up the side wall with c16 carcassing timber. Has anyone seen anything like this before? I'v checked the plans, which simply state "build up wall", but don't give a spec. I...

Please can anyone give advice on this rsj installation. I think we might have issues with building control on this one. The joist hangers haven’t been put on correctly and have been cut off instead of bent over the top. Is this safe and will it pass building control inspection? Thanks

Hi I currently have a small extension which is accessed via an opening in the side of the house with a span of 2.4m. I will be taking this small extension down and building a bigger extension in its place. I am going to stud and board the opening although i'm not sure how to protect the...

Hi everyone, I am having a bit of a nightmare removing all dust from my concrete floor surface because the floor is bumpy I can't hoover. Below is pictures, I need to patch up the holes first before applying the self levelling compound. Please could anyone help me regarding the following...

Hi All I hope someone here can guide me on the below. I have had built decking in my back garden. My garden itself is sloping. As a result of the slope the deck from the back of my house is below 30cm, in height, from the ground whilst the front of the deck is approx 50cm, in height, above the...

Can anyone name this type of brick? The house was built in the 90s and it has a pink tinge to it. We're hoping to use the same type of brick for the new porch we hope to build.

Hey everyone New to the forum. Just looking for some feedback on how fellow builders divvy up their work throughout the year. (y) I tend to do outside jobs like landscaping and roofing in nice weather, and when its chucking it down (a.k.a standard British weather!) I focus on internal jobs -...

Hi Guys, I am in the process of fully refurbishing my upstairs bathroom, with a new suite. All of which shall be put into the same place due to the space restriction. Below is my current bathroom & floor plan which you can tell is a small bathroom. I would like the new bath, basin cabinet &...

Hello, As my user name may suggest, I have lots of really good ideas however no reality if they are possible. (Yes, I'm a girl!!) This time I may have stumped even the most experienced tradesmen. I have a 600 x 450 internal manhole (really annoying) and want to reduce it to a 450 x 450. My...

Hi I've bought an 1880s house with no heating, barely any electrics and a bathroom in an outhouse. The outhouse is connected to the house by a now-rotting wooden porch-like structure. This structure could easily be knocked down and removed and the outbuilding would again be completely separate...

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone could tell me what style of brick this is please? And where I could possibly purchase this style in person or online. This will be for a low brick wall in my garden to complement my new garden paving. The picture of the bricks I like are below : I like...

Hi All, I would like your opinions regarding a labour quote I have received for fitting door frames, architraves, hanging new doors, block door opening to make a wall, fitting 2 PVC front home doors and make new double door opening and fit frame and doors. These are the prices below per job...

I'm hoping someone can help us. Our upvc window frame is lifting up off th windowsill. Does anyone know why this might be happening? We've just sold our house and are trying to get everything in order before we move. I've attached a photo of the problem. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you...

I have removed a chimney breast from ground and first floor and wondering what to do next (and yes, it has been properly supported in the loft). House is end of terrace as is the wall where said chimney once stood so my plan is: - use some expanding foam to block the flues at the top, perhaps...

Hi everyone, I work for a company called Solar Plants, a Solar PV installer based in Port Talbot, South Wales. We are looking to get into contact with somebody who is in the process of building their own house, with planning permission and building plans, but that has not yet started the...

this isn't exactly related but I need help, I have a friend who is a girl and into music and likes to watch movies but for Christmas said she wanted a surprise and something interesting, I could use some building ideas, no limit on money or tools, I can even weld so no boundaries

Hi all, We are in the process of building a new garage and a brickie is going to face our block walls and build pillars and apex etc.. we have left three 500x900 gaps for Windows on the block wall immediately below the roof plate. There is to be no cavity as such between the block and brick...

Hello, I’m just about to fit some steels on my self build extension extension and I have the following questions- Do I need to use any kind of dry pack mortar or can I bolt straight down onto the pad foundation I have laid. It’s pretty flat as I levelled and smoothed it of after pouring...

Hi All, i am just looking for some guidance on insulation of the rafters in my loft. I have done some reading around and people recommend insulation boards as they are thinner for a high level of insulation. The only downside I have noticed with our rafters is whoever built them way-back-when...

Hi all, we are in the process of getting a structural engineer to do some calculations for steel supports as we are going to be knocking out supporting walls (hopefully) Any advice on what we should be asking the structural engineer? Qualifications, insurance etc? We know what walls we would...