Recent content by cdbe

The problem with reinstating the hangars (they are literally bits of timber, sometimes old floorboards, hanging the ceiling joists off the purlin) is that they will increase the load on the purlin - which is your concern. If the SE says it needs reinforcing ask him to spec something (probably a...

If you're not up to building a wall, get some used concrete paving slabs off Freecycle, excavate all the loose material from under the slab and set them vertically about 50mm away. You'll need.to make a reasonable attempt to place them on solid ground (dig down a bit), set them on some semi-dry...

Nave you considered LVT? Plenty of tile effect.

Your neighbour has sorted the most risky bit (the joint between the roofs) with a bonding gutter. As a diyer, I found the hardest part was the first row - setting the bottom batten, fascia height etc but it's not impossible. The tiles (ask you neighbour) are Marley moderns or generic clones -...

I think I'd still do this. See if the window can be reworked. If not pay the money for a new frame.

My focus would be on the external appearance. Anything else is just basic making good.

The notches look outside the zone where they are allowed - have a quick Google and check yourself -we don't know the span. I don't think the potential defect will be "fatal' but certainly needs attention.

I'm new to this as well, not sure how good my picture is but hopefully you can see how far you can sink the screws in without distorting the bead. Particularly the one on the right.

I think it's unavoidable in many situations, I suppose they'll just have to work a bit harder.. Our oven will be sandwiched between int. fridge and freezer. We're having handleless units which require a 30mm gap between them for the vertical rail so at least I can stick some celotex between them

I've read your various threads. You need to either ignore the recommendations in the survey (in which case why bother with it) or insist the recommended investigations and any remedial works are carried out at the sellers expense - (or the price adjusted to allow for you to do the work), or...

Maybe ask for this to be removed to the building section. Your timber lintel seems adequate, only needed over the door and should be under the wall plate not on top, maybe double up the vertical stud on the right. Alternatively an angle iron under the wall plate would also do the job. I'm not...

Yes.

You need to dig your holes and assess the ground before you decide.

If you have 1.5" deflection just make the sisters 1.5" deeper than the existing. Maximum deflection will be around mid span so your bits ending halfway up and halfway down will achieve nothing. Unless you are worried about shear (the existing rafters snapping at the ends) then the sisters can...

I bought a used oak dining table off eBay as a source of materials.