masonry

Hi all, FTB here. Ive had an offer on a house accepted, the surveyor acting for the mortgage advisor has been unable to value the house, on the basis that he has noted that there is structural movement in the form of cracking to masonry, and rhay i now need to get a structural engineer or...

Looking for some advice on a property. Cracks in render are where extension (circa. 1970s/1980s) meets original building (circa. 1920s). Survey came back to say there’s potential progressive movement. There are no render cracks on the ground elevation, damp cause is fine and there’s no rising or...

Hey everyone, so a floor joist in my kitchen has rotted across most of it's length due to some prolonged water damage (now sorted). I'm going to replace the joist completely it was attached with a few big nails into masonary and had dropped, doesn't seem secure for a floor that sees heavy use in...

Hi all, drilling into what looks like a brick wall in our cellar, to hang something up, but after around 5mm the drilling just stops, with both normal and masonry drill bits. I used a stud finder and metal/wires finder and they both said nothing was there in the area. I’ve attached an image of...

Hi All, I am after some detailing guidance with regards the interface between a stone Z slip plinth adhered to blockwork up to DPC, abutting a render finish above DPC. The wall I am building will be dense concrete block (it is not built yet). The stone slips I am thinking of using are 25mm...

Hoping someone can give me some help and advice! I’ll attach photos for reference. I’m attempting to repair my sandstone windowsill. The top of the sill is in pretty good condition and I’m in the process of getting all the old paint off and sanding it down to the stone. However the underside...

Hoping someone can give me some help and advice! I’ll attach photos for reference. I’m attempting to repair my sandstone windowsill. The top of the sill is in pretty good condition and I’m in the process of getting all the old paint off and sanding it down to the stone. However the underside...

Hi, I have to fill in the void of a removed chimney breast because half of a padstone supporting a UC 203x203x71 is situated there. How would you fill in the void (16cm thick) ? Blocks, bricks? A lintel may be required to build from, but unsure where to situate it.

Hi all, Not sure if I'm in the right place but I'm in need of some help. I painted an external wall around 18 months ago. The wall is breeze block and rendered with sand/cement. The wall was painted with a thinned down white masonry paint as an undercoat and then it had 2 coats of vaspor...

I've got a stone wall 2.5ft high and 4m long to pull down and rebuild but I need to work with the existing chunks. They are 50mm concrete slabs broken up. Is there a quick way to remove the old mortar than using hammer and chisel? Reason I can't use fresh pieces are due to location. Garden...

Advice needed please. Struggle to get tradesperson availability my way on so a bit of advice would be amazing. Equally the local surveyors are booked up and won't come out for less than a grand and even then in 4-5 months' time. I've spotted a gap in the mortar around one brick on a front wall...

Hi all, I am looking to open up my downstairs with a few RSJs and columns, see images below: Existing 3D by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMProposed 3D by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMExisting Plan by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMProposed Plan by Vennegoor posted 25...

In the UK, that is. Easily available in the US and Oz but I can't find the right search terminology to source any in the UK.. To fix sub floor cls, on membrane, to conc. base. I sealed with Sikka rapid dpm and will completely cover with membrane too. Thank you. Dain

Hi, I'm planning to paint my house outside with masonry paint. It's a Victorian terraced house. I've read so much different information about how to prepare the outside and I'm not sure what's necessary in my situation. If you look at the photo you'll see it all looks in good condition...

Hello all, Im making a shop sign for the front of a small high street shop. Proposed design attached to this thread. What do you all think to the sign being hung from the black wall bracket and being able to actually swing? Is that safe? Will it break apart over time? The center panel is going...

Hell everyone, I was wondering if there was anyone who could point me in the right direction with the job I'm planning. I've just bought my first home and the wall at the front of the property needs to be taken out and replaced with a gate to provide access for my motorbike. Its single skin...

Greetings! Currently renovating my Victorian house and on the newbie learning curve, I love it. Two differing builder perspectives: old school and new school and I need another viewpoint. Eeek! Lots of info here: After we opened the large fireplace (exciting), Builder One filled in a vertical...

Moved in to an old house that has been done up through the years. Original rough hewn masonry of window frames is still bare but is showing signs of wear with a fine crumble/dust coming off it. I'm looking in to putting a protective sealant on it before hard weather of winter comes along but...

I'm looking to install a key safe onto the side of a house built circa 1900. The manufacturer suggests a 5 mm hole for a 6 mm masonry screw. That seems a general guide, and I know that these types of fixings are sensitive to hole sizes. The house is made of bricks so hard that they ring...

Has anyone ever user masonry paint to control suction? I’ve got a room where areas need building up (12-24mm thickness varying) with a backing coat on brick before skimming the whole room , but the brickwork is as dry as sticks, and thirsty as hell. That ‘Artex Stabilex’ is tricky to get hold...