Recent content by Dave Z

I think it’s just a couple of bits of mortar that have come loose. On closer inspection I can see the visible DPC on my house walls are the same bricks. Darker with a sort of smooth ‘glossy’ surface. I guess maybe they built the wall that way to stop water seeping through to my side from my...

Morning All. Long time lurker, but finally decided to sign up as am on a bit of a diy spree at the moment! I'm looking to build some raised beds in my back garden but have some queries about a wall that I'd like to use as the back of the bed. I have a semi-detached house, built on slope, and...