Recent content by Geoffrey Tuckey

I need some advice/guidance on a possible issue with some upstairs floor joists. I am rewiring my house which is a pre 1940’s house. in one bedroom which is 5.5M long, the floor joists run the whole length of the room, at least i thought they did, however i have discovered that they only run...

Hi, Thanks for that, i did think it would have been easier/ better being in or under footings and i did mention it to the builder! i will put it through the lower coarses. i do intend to put insulation under the concrete slab. I am virtually ready to back fill upto the walls on the outside. do...

Hi, I am in the swings of building myself a workshop, I am keeping it under 30m2 to avoid planning permission. I need some guidance as i am an electrician (industrial) not a builder. I have dug the footings and had a builder come in and get the workshop upto damp. I need to understand where do i...