Recent content by BIGbadmarky

You need to isolate the new fan from the structure of the building to stop the transfer of energy in to the walls. Does the fan manufacturer have any proprietary equipment for resiliently mounting the fan? Failing that, maybe look at some rubber grommets or something. You need a material which...

Evening all, I need to order a 4.1m pfc steel to go over the bifolds on my self build extension and I just wandered if anyone had any recommendations? I've found a couple of companies online but I'd feel happier if anyone had a recommendation etc. Many thanks, Bbm

Good luck with your build. I wish I could have got a mini digger and dumper in for my build. I have to dig out my footings by hand...... through clay!

Morning, 1) Unless you have holes in the masonry, the walls are not going to be the problem. The windows will. Good fitting double glazing is pretty good at general traffic noise but at the distances you have stated, you might need something a bit more robust. There are a raft of double...

Afternoon All, I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this question but I'll plough on and hope for the best. I'm currently drawing up some plans for a rear extension to my property with a single pitch / lean-to roof. My question is; how do I stop up the cavity in the existing wall...

I wouldn't fix to the sectional concrete. Just seems like a world of hurt. I'd think about an independent timber frame wall on the inside. Fix to the floor and the roof members and internally line with something appropriate. Depending on how moist your garage is you might want to avoid...

As above. There are no 'thin' options and beware of any product that say 'sound proof'. Its usually snake oil. Is there a particular weak spot in the wall? Can you hear noise coming from one particular area? If its more prominent at floor level it might be an unbroken slab between properties...

Could you go for option 2 and go for retrospective planning?

I shall be eagerly following this thread. Good luck fella. Keep us updated.

My Father in law built a cupboard in our nursery and used 18mm mdf. I would suggest yours may need some form of timber structure underneath if it is going to be a seat (not trying to suggest your family are porkers or anything). The FIL used cabinet hinges which mount to the inside surface of...

Cracking work so far. You seem to be making good progress for a weekend warrior. I like your rationale for doing the work yourself. Its not just about saving cash, its about doing the hard graft and putting your own stamp on your place. Quick question: What is the soil like round your way? My...

I don't wish to sound like an a$$ but maybe you haven't grasped the concept of the forums on DIYnot. :LOL:

I used two 20kg bags of dry mix concrete to make a footing for a timber wall. The footing was only a small thing, approx 2500mm x 80mm x 100mm. It was pretty easy to use though I'm not sure how it would stand up to heavy traffic i.e. the weight of a car driving over it on a regular basis. I...

Another weekend in the garage. This time I got three of the four sides covered in fascias and roof trims. The white fascias went on fairly easily but were a bit ungainly given that they were in 5m lengths. Not easy to handle in a breeze. I had to modify the fascia boards slightly as I had...

Afternoon, I generally look at the following link for planning stuff: https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk/mini-guide/outbuildings/0 failing that, some councils do have a drop in facility where you can pose questions to them directly. Hope this helps