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    23vc replied to the thread Can I chop out this area of brickwork?.
    Pretty sure fine, guess only slight possibility is the oak’s bearing a really big load from the roof and by taking out half of the bit...
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    23vc replied to the thread Are these bricks rejects?.
    I’ve deffo laid recent blue class Bs with cracks on the “good” face like your pic, and not batted an eyelid (rightly or wrongly). But...
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    23vc replied to the thread Water filled foundation trench.
    you can hire pumps for this which kick in when needed
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    23vc replied to the thread Cut DPM External Threashold.
    Off the shelf cavity closers give you your vertical dpc if fitted correctly so shouldn’t need anything additional to it. Can’t see any...
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    23vc replied to the thread Cut DPM External Threashold.
    Apart from the door, is the rest of the screed dry? If the insulation is supported by something solid and doesn’t just push down, I’d...
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    23vc replied to the thread Removing brickwork safely..
    Probably, but go very gentle to try and keep the plinth bricks as they are, pointing colour/style will inevitably not quite match, so be...
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    23vc replied to the thread Do I need a garage lintel Q.
    So the door has a (small) gable above it, like in the pic? What’s the gable made of? If it’s just some cladding, then yeah just frame it...
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    23vc reacted to Alec_t's post in the thread Is 'grouting' block paved driveways a thing? with Thanks Thanks.
    For non-porous driveways above some minimal size don't you need planning consent these days?
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    23vc replied to the thread Is 'grouting' block paved driveways a thing?.
    Ended up doing black and white gravel chippings with block paved margin on mine, got me away from the planning/soakaway requirement...
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    23vc replied to the thread Refitting a non structural piece of trim (see pics).
    Might get away with foaming the whole thing then sticking the new piece in, if you can hold it from pushing out as it sets
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    23vc replied to the thread Building over our water supply pipe?.
    Bend should be fine as they’re ducted up into the house within a 90 orange soil bend often..it’s more making sure you haven’t got excess...
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    23vc replied to the thread New Member, New Beginning.
    Finding an experienced/older established builder through family or friends connections who’s willing to take on someone for ad hoc...
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    23vc replied to the thread Out building - shed.
    Yeah I deffo wouldn’t plasterboard an uninsulated (shed) wall, it’ll end up degrading with moisture. you could do something like ply...
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    23vc replied to the thread Out building - shed.
    Are you dry lining/plastering any of it or is it literally a wooden (ship lap type) shed with the usual air gaps all over? If the...
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    23vc reacted to noseall's post in the thread Out building - shed with Thanks Thanks.
    Shed, lol. Reminds me of the Alan Partridge scene where he asks for a tonic water. Then asks for a slice of lemon. Then asks for some...
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