Recent content by DonAman

As far as I can tell it’s the consequence of the ground and foundations that aren’t deep. My neighbor suggested it had something to do with some kind of activity nearby, which is why it affected all the houses tho she couldn't remember the specifics. There was also a train line that used to run...

As far as I can tell it’s the consequence of the ground and foundations that aren’t deep. My neighbor suggested it had something to do with some kind of activity nearby, which is why it affected all the houses - tho she couldn't remember the specifics. The rear of the house (where this room is...

I haven't had a structural engineer in. I knew of the cracking before I bought the property, I just discovered the extent of the damage after removing the plaster. The house was stitched about over 12 years ago and the elderly owners just didn't bother repairing (or doing any renovation work). I...

Brilliant. Much appreciated

No cavity, just blocks. Go with the insulated board?

Cheers Wayners. I was thinking something similar. I want to get a professional in to look at it, but would like a few ideas to put him. Re the insulated plasterboard, I was thinking of that, but also just hardwalling (as it was done before). It’s a small space for a small kitchen, so I wasn't...

I have an old house (1930’s maybe). It has experienced movement throughout its life. All the house in yhe street are the same and all experieced similar movement and cracking. The house received substantial remedial stitching over 12 years ago. As far As I can tell the stiching has been...

Got it. I’ll look into picking up these materials and do a bit further research to make sure I’m following the advice correctly. Again, many thanks

Ah! Great advice! A nice and straightforward solution. Many thanks

Hi folks, amateur question ahead. I’m renovating a small kitchen in a two-up two down. I’m in the process of ripping out the kitchen. I’m looking for advice on how I should proceed with with walls. I’m considering framing up with stud walls and plasterboard for a flat finish but also to...

Thanks. I thought it may be artex and possibly containing asbestos (which Wayners suspects too). I’ll get it tested and consider how best to deal with it.

Right. I suspected Artex and, given the date of the property, that it may well contain asbestos. I’ll test it anyway. Any thoughts on how you might deal with it? I’m reading that it’s common to skim over and as it’s already locked in. That said, as Stuckinarut mentions, there’s a duty of care...

What is this textured wall coating? It is applied throughout the hall. It doesn’t appear to be paper, feels slightly sticky, and appears to a layer of paint of lumps of plaster. Further, it appears to be inconsistently applied with some areas more densely textured than others. I want to remove...