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    Prop requirements for opening Cavity Wall

    I am hopefully going to be installing two Universal Beams 178x102x19 (recommended by a SE report) to open up a cavity wall. I have installed new doorway openings in my home in single and cavity walls, using strong boys but I would like to approach this using wooden needles. I am wondering if...
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    Gutter Position

    I have completed work on a small side extension to my house and all that is left is the guttering. Am I OK to fit the gutter as shown in the photo, or do i need to extend it past the gable ends?
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    Wall Plate Height

    I am building a small side extension and hopefully roofing it soon. I am trying to work out the maximum pitch I can achieve. The side of the house has windows with a brick window ledge underneath. I would like to start the flashing at the mortar line under these windows and follow across...
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    Installing lintel into existing wall

    I am currently working on my own side extension. I have installed a cavity lintel on the front of the extension onto new brick work to create a new window. As i would like to keep the rear window opening as large as possible I am wondering if i can tie a cavity lintel into the existing brick...
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    Side Extension Brick Work

    I am currently building a small side extension to my house under permitted development. I managed to lay the foundations and build up to DPC last year before the winter kicked in. I am back on the case now and have a few questions if anyone can help. The house is made out of imperial bricks...
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    Baxi 80e pressure issues

    1st post so thanks for reading. I have a 9 year old Baxi 80e driving a DHW and 6 radiator CH system. Recently I turned on the CH and noticed by chance the CH pressure gauge was at max 4Bar!!!! immediately I turned off the system and waited for the system to cool, pressure dropped. My...
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