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I haven't done it yet, I chickened out. You're idea is what I was leaning to (pun intended), having something that is freestanding but bolted into the concrete floor and attached to the wall for stability.

I haven't yet, that's why I'm here, I've never had this type of external insulation to worry about.

I think you might be right. Do you know of anything that might be long enough, or would i be better making it a freestanding structure using something like fenceposts bolted to the path?

Cheers Opps, I'll give them a shot.

It's a red brick house from the 50's/60's, council stock, with external insulation and white render over the top.

Would you happen to know what they are called?

That was my fear. Are the foam boards attached directly to the wall, or is there a stud frame (like in normal interior walls) do you know?

Hey there. Im looking to build a sheltered area between my back door and the back gate. I'd need to attach battoning to my wall, however it is covered in external insulation, and sounds hollow all over. Has anyone done anything like this and is there anything specific I need to do? My main...