It looks like that small window below the crack has no supporting lintel above it for the masonry to sit on. The crack appears to be vertical and that particular bit of wall load comes down to just above that grill / window with not a lot to support it. Maybe just putting in a lintel and...
Even if you are PAYE these days it doesn't mean much in terms of job security. At least being SE you can, to some extent, be the master of your own destiny instead of pandering to some tosspot line managers' ego!
Apologies for the late reply Gents, I was out last night.
Steve, that is great. Would you like to look at the works to provide a price? I'm sorry I don't know how to post messages (a newbie to this forum), but I have seen the rules on not posting contact details? Any suggestions on how to...
I know it is an extreme longshot, but I have just been let down by my plasterer. He agreed to dryline, plaster and screed my extension and be complete by next Friday. He's boarded the ceilings, most of the bulkhead steel encasements but left the plastering and screeding. He started not turning...
If the Inspector was happy then presumably you have very good ground for 150mm of concrete. I am building a single storey extension at the moment and the existing founds were on 300mm of concrete, but the extension still had to go down 600mm! But at least i will get my sign off!
Hi noseall,
Yes, the ventilation has been extended under the new slab with pipework and periscope vents.
Thanks for the advice, I think I will follow that one.
Cheers
Hi there, i'm a newbie so please be gentle!
I am currently building an extension to the rear of my house and could do with some advice on the junction between two different floor types. The house is 1930's built with a cavity wall and suspended timber ground floor. The existing rear wall has...