Recent content by kp00110

https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/builders-fined-after-falling-pipe-hits-five-year-old/ Just 1 recent example of what can go wrong if you dont plan it properly

Looks like the beam cut is a secondary beam and was notched previously like the below on the right hand side of the image? I would think in reality its fine so close to the connection cutting out more of the top flange, but worth getting checked

I installed atop the plywood hardibacker boards. But my tiler didnt like using those so used a BAL decoupling membrane atop the hardibacker boards also and then tiles.

For my ensuites upstairs (timber floor joists) we used some of this from Selco https://www.selcobw.com/dryguard-water-repellent-plywood-fscr and not had a single issue - floor is solid as can be and zero flex. So tiles have been down almost 2 years and feel like their on concrete. We used...

Double boarding is mostly common on council jobs where they stick a piece of polythene between the 2 sets of boards to stop and debris getting through and the tenant putting in a claim Or public facing jobs over paths etc I have only otherwise come across double boarding for crash decks, but...

Maybe it was because of the length of timbers that could be sourced? looks like a very high roof and big plan so must be very long rafters

Have you spoken to your neighbour? Maybe just a friendly word about keep smelling smoke, maybe you have a bit of asthma and its not good, maybe they could go outside or be more considerate or maybe even stop the habit for their own sake

I imagine it was a traditional roof and at some point was shortened to accomodate the skylight? I cant imagine a 1930s residential building have a flat roof like that it wouldnt make sense cost/material wise

Sounds like you are to blame unfortunately as the captain of the ship on this project. No good blaming the trades who are blaming each other. Communication may have been a bit lacking on this one unfortunately. Hopefully gets fixed in the end for you

Are you the first time buyer of this new build or new build as in a couple of years old?

Might just be easier to buy a removable steering wheel lol I get it's a deterrent but if someone wants to steal your high end car bad enough a bollard won't stop them (the lock could probably be cut or picked in seconds) maybe another solution in your case

floor plan might help? I dont think size is as key as is getting correct the position of toilet, shower, basin, layout is equally as key and im sure a well thought out smaller ensuite is better than a big ensuite that wastes lots of space

Looks like a wheelchair ramp what was ever the plan here

If they are hitting it now, they will always hit it :LOL: Maybe remove it if you care for the damaged cars or wall?

Must be a pants view out of that window now