Recent content by LesDavidson

Hi, Can anyone help me with this query?

And with the photos...

The first two pictures are of the new pebbledash on my house, the last is the original underlying pebbledash (taken from neighbouring property which has not been re-dashed). Rgds, Les

Hi, I'm planning to have the pebbledash on my 1930's semi detached house painted with masonry paint. I've read various articles over the years that this isn't a good idea as can stop the wall from breathing and cause damp. I've recently been told that if the pebbledash render is cement...

Ah, great, thank you !

Sorry, previous post should have stated - "the last acro in line supporting floor along length of internal wall appears to have been overtightned as 2 - 3 mill crack appeared above kitchen door between wall and ceiling"

Yes, fully supported by acros ahead of installation and once RSJ in place, acros placed along length of RSJ until supporting vertical RSJs fixed in place. As I say, the last acro in line supporting floor along length of internal wall appears to have been overtightned as 2 - 3 mill crack...

Thanks for the response Deluks. I'm not overly concerned by the cracks and the builder certainly didn't seem to be. The only concern is that the doorframe of the bathroom in the loft has shifted by 2 - 3 mms and the door now won't shut. I'm guessing planing the top of the door will be the final...

Hi, I'm having some significant structural work carried out on my house by an experienced local builder. The back wall of the house to 1st floor level has already been removed and replaced with a 'picture frame' construction consisting of 4 RSJs specced by a structural engineer and approved by...