Leaning wall

cdh · 1 Mar 2009

Having a new extension built and wasn't happy with rows below dpc as running out.

Builder OK and corrected problem but now he has got 12 rows above dpc on the 1st corner and is vertically running out by about 1/2". Builder has told us we have got to be more tolerant.

Do you think we should go with what he says or stop him and get someone else in?

Thanks.

stuart45 · 1 Mar 2009

You will need to be tolerant if you are going to stick with him. Half an inch in 3 ft is a long way out even for me.

^woody^ · 1 Mar 2009

He obviously has not got a clue and seems to be masquerading as a bricklayer.

Tell him to pack his tools back into the saddle bags, get on Trigger and ride off into the sunset.

wavetrain · 1 Mar 2009

cdh over what height/distance is the wall running out by 1/2"?

^woody^ · 1 Mar 2009

Its running out vertically by 12.5mm in 900mm, where as the acceptable tolerance is 10mm in 3000mm.

Yee-har!

stuart45 · 1 Mar 2009

At that rate of lean it will be about 3 inches out of plumb at the top of a 2 storey extension. I have pulled down the front flank of a mid terrace and rebuilt it with a similar lean, on the recommendation of a surveyor.
Remember that the centre of the wall will often lean even more through settlement.

cdh · 1 Mar 2009

Thanks for all your replies!

Think I've made my mind up now to call it a day with him and try and get someone else in to finish it off.

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