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Brickwall under window now exposed. I have a feeling the outside is probably the same but it looks ok as its rendered. So should i put 3 helibars underneath the window at say 4-5 bricks apart? Also put 1 helibar at the top of the right hand side wall where the door will be with bracket either...

There doesn't seem to be any external cracks on the the rendering. Yes my plan is to hopefully dpc/batten and 50mm insulation inside the external wall. Also cut a doorway where i have now exposed the brickwork on the right hand side wall as it leads to the kitchen.

Thanks Johnny Not sure how long cracks have not moved for as have only been in the property for 1 year. In simple non builder terms what do you mean by brace the cracks with stainless steel and plaster over? I googled and found HeliBar which is a helical stainless steel reinforcing bar, is...

Brickwork now exposed. Crack on wall to the right side seems to divert towards external wall on the left. Also exposed the bricks on the left external wall which seem to have bigger cracks as it leads to the window.

Thanks Johnny, i will remove the plaster to have a better look. Looking at this last photo the crack seems to go all the way up.

Hi all Please see photos Thinking of converting garage to bedroom and started exposing brickwork to have a look at the cracks. Brick wall on the right is single and the brick wall on the left is double (external). This is a 1930s property. Now at what point do those cracks become a concern...

You do not need inserts when using copper pipe with Hep20 fittings

:lol: You tell him Softus I am surprised he hasn't mentioned how much he charges and all that [fully guaranteed etc]

I agree with xman on this one Guy was told to do a powerflush and that's what he did That's what everyone would have done in reality world, here in forums its another story, its easy to say I would have done this and I would have done that, because you are not playing with MONEY

I was doing about 70 on motorway and all of a sudden started making this rattling noise, so had to pull over as the engine went off Thanks

Isn't there a way to see if the engine is damaged before getting the cam belt done? That way i can decide whether to get it done or not Thanks

yes its a 1.2 paris Clio the Rac guy said (about cost) it depends on whether it has damaged the engine :( it already cost me £100 to tow it from Stansted to Wandsworth (rac wanted £200)

Hi my Clio's cam belt has had it according to the RAC guy. just wondering (i know it needs to be looked at) what it might cost me to get it done maximum because its a P reg and if its going to cost me too much I might as well scrap it, any rough ideas thanks

Sort your leak out first, see where its coming from, and then put the pedestal back. You are never going to repair it with pedestal in place

3mm? just silicone it because once the silicone has gone off it will support it