Recent content by fatbloke72

Big - All, It's been just under a week since the wall came down and the lintel went in. I've noticed a couple of small extra cracks and hope this is still just settlement taking place. How long do you think it should be before any settlement stops? Please see the attached photos. Thanks.

Can't remember where I saw it, but agree, sealing the moisture in might not be such a good idea.

Can anyone advise on a realistic time for the drying of a new concrete floor before laying laminate boards. I have searched on the web and the general opinion seems to be 1 inch per month, or 1mm per day. However, I have also seen conflicting advice which suggests that this is a an old rule...

Hello, Our builder has this week removed a single skin internal 3m long brick wall in our kitchen which supports one of the bathroom walls above. The ceiling joists (both 1st floor and loft) run parallel to the wall. A huge steel lintel has been inserted, using props. The problem I have is...