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Concrete lintel
We have a huge crack on the concrete lintel above the patio door. This door is now internal as it leads to the conservatory. How does that happen?
best wall to make for cedar clad
Hi, I want to know what is the best wall make up for cedar clad for a new build, just need for one front face wall. I am wondering if a cavity wall plus cedar on top will be overkill. I will go for cavity brick wall all round three sides, and this would be for front face, just deciding what will work? Any ideas, need to meet building regs also. Need insulation inside also. Can I do just single brick inside, insulation and outside go straight in with cedar? Thoughts please.
Can you use rope as a handrail?
Does a rope handrail on stairs meet building regs?
Damaged concrete lintel replacement
The concrete lintel above a ground floor door/window is cracked and starting to look dangerous, how much would this cost to get replaced?The opening the lintel covers is 6ft or 183cm, a window and door together, its visible from the outside if that makes a difference as i've seen some that are hidden by bricks, this one is not.
What steps are needed to do building work close to a sewer/drain?
Hi there, I am planning to have some building works performed on my property soon. What steps or/and applications may be needed should it run over or close to a sewer/drain? Are any specific approvals needed, might it depend on the case, and if so how would I know? Thank you for your time.
Subsidence issues
I am a single working mum of 4 children living in a private rented property. I have informed my landlord on many occasions and I with no other options had to call out environmental health. After 2 visits to the property, they said it was a danger, then after them meeting the landlord, I have been ignored. Since last year I've had cracks appear inside and outside of my flat above a shop which I measure daily and are quite deep and wide enough to get my fingers in. There are also gaps in the stairs and between floors, skirting boards and windows etc. Now door frames are coming away from walls and snapping. Is there a way I can get a free structural report? I am afraid, I'm living here with 4 children and it's dangerous but not able to afford to get help off my own back.
Identifying where damp is coming from
I’m looking for someone to advise where the damp is coming from and if work is needed to rectify problem. It may be coming from the attic where the extractor fan pipe from the bathroom lies. The damp is along a bedroom ceiling where it joins the wall above a window in an 8yr old house.
Structural engineer checklist
How can I find a good structural engineer to check out my home before having an RSJ installed? What are the best approaches and criteria to tick off if I want to do this would you say?
I require a 5m x 3m concrete slab.
I require a 5m x 3m concrete slab. 200mm soil removal from level ground, mot1 base, shuttering. Ideally reinforced. For log cabin.
DIY RSJ installation
How risky is it to install an RSJ DIY? Is it okay to do so? Do you need special permission or approval? How does it work? Thanks.
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