Recent content by honzo

Thanks, will go with the structural engineer.

Want to build a garage 1.5m from the border of our neighbours house in Prague. The house next door is from 1926 and has no real foundation. What would be a cost effective way of supporting the soil and her house whilst we dig out 50m3 of soil and make a foundation for our garage?

Thanks John. The house is a renovation job so basically guys are working there all the time. So basically when you say maximise ventilation in the day...i.e open all doors and windows and then turn on some big mofo humidifier at night in a closed room? Also any ideas on drying time?

Thanks I will do that. I was asking about additional methods. Any idea how long it will take to dry? I have been told 4-6 weeks.

Hi I am getting walls and floors plastered/concreted over the next 2 weeks. My question to the wise ones is can the drying time be quickened by using a dehudifier and a heater or some plaster additive? My house is 300m2 so maybe a lot of drying? We would like to lay wooden flooring asap so...