Recent content by Doitproper

Great job for summarising what you did. Usually, the outcome is unknown and very useful for others that come across the post to appreciate the issues. Fingers crossed that the fix continues to work.

I agree with most that you say. It boils down to whether moisture is wicking up the bricks from the ground or there is a higher water pressure in the wall causing it to flow out of the masonry (bricks or mortar) onto the garage floor. My understanding from the original post was the garage floor...

There will always be damp in the bricks but I expect the issue is water seeping though the wall and ponding (albeit slightly) on the inside and not moisture wicking up the bricks. Experienced this with a conservatory where the base course of bricks were set on the patio – same level inside and...

There is a beam between G&D which picks up beam AC. Also one between B&H. They will be within the floor to allow a flush ceiling within the opened up areas and into the extension. My original thoughts were for a beam to span from H to the bifolds, and the beam between G&D. Seemed a simple...

I'm sure blackjack / tanking will help but you dont want to raise the outside unless there is a good drainage path. Ideally, break out some concrete and lay either a gutter or half round pipe with a slight fall which is below the lower course of bricks with a mortar bench so water cant get...

Many thanks for taking the time to post. Your case is not much different and I’m sure my situation will also work, just a case of finding the right guy to sign it off. Your case may be slightly different though - possibly the shear resistance of the building as opposed to the stability of the...

Can not argue with that, its called progress and unfortunately the "faffy, jump through hoops" culture is here to stay. Its an alternative which has improved over time to now being (IMHO) a robust product. My personal preference for using it is that a service void can be built in behind the...

I was very dubious of it 15 - 20 years ago when some BCO's would accept it but not others. I think now the testing has improved, the theoretical myths scientifically examined and the results better reflect reality. The proper stuff has regulatory approval and needs to be draped over the...

Can anybody help with a practical structural engineer experienced in house design who doesn’t want to over design everything. Looking to remove the end return on a wall that is to be extended – to provide a continuous wall line extending into an extension as shown on the plan. I am sure doing...

The important issue with foil is to provide unventilated air gaps, so a 40mm foil actually occupies about 90mm to take account of the low emissivity surfaces. So 2 lots of foil would need a thickness of 155mm - and gaps should be sealed (unventilated).

Your water bill will state whether your surface water goes into the public sewer. Otherwise it will discharge into soakaways. If there is a common pipe from your neighbour(s) it will be the responsibility of the Water Authority to clear & maintain – the single pipe from the gully (until it...

While you have access may be worthwhile drilling a couple of drainage holes (if thats possible) to reduce liklihood of water building up in the future

Thats great, the confirmation I was hoping to hear, just wasnt sure whether I had missed something. And just to clarify, (of course based on the info outlined), no return required at A, RSJ can sit on external wall with appropriate padstone and no additional support or stiffening of the wall is...

Usually have been able to find a post that answers my query (or near enough) but its now failed me unless I have missed a post and in which case I apologise. Its a building query where we want the external wall to be flush where the extension joins the house. The objective is to have a flush...