Recent content by cressilo

Thanks, this is just theoretical in deciding to buy or not by working out what is viable and budgetable. All real stuff will be checked with SE etc Tie rod is about 3.7 m from floor full height to ceiling estimated as approaching 5m. Mezzanine at standard height from floor below...

Hi Considering the conversion of a little (60m2) village chapel and would hope to add a mezzanine floor over one part but the tie rods would be a barrier at that floor level, there are 3 of them (painted blue in photo) spaced out to match the trusses which are also braced with external wall...

Are the internal walls stud partitions? - These will be added in conversion - and may need to be load bearing for mezzanine You have a timber wainscot? In what kind of wood? Is it panels or vertical T&G boards? - Victorian vertical T&G to chairback height fixed to wall with batons to...

Site is a small village chapel 11x6m internal, solid walls. I am costing work before decide if viable to buy for conversion, so can't poke too extensively yet! Timber suspended floor over earth I am informed, and clear drop to one corner with damp, earth outside well over damp course and...

I have been inspired to get hold of some old cast iron at salvage - exterior use in the past awaiting a creative interior role. The best option for cleaning I know is sand blasting but lacking access to that kind of kit any suggestions for the best place to start would be appreciated! Thanks