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Thanks . Question: is there a realistic way of doing this without removing cladding? I know what's going to happen when start pulling it down. Obviously with it in place I can't cut into the render high enough to be behind the existing clad. If it does then so be it, but want to make sure before...

Hi all, I've recently build a porch and will start constructing the roof this weekend. No dramas with timbers / tiling, but haven't got a clue how to flash it. The house wall is timber prefab with a pebble dash finish on the bottom half and pvc clad on the top half. I plan on templating the hip...

Thanks for the advice. This afternoon I dug around the existing as advised, turns out this a more a slab rather than a strip foundation. Tied well into the house slab too (seems the row of terrace houses all on 1 big slab) was this the norm back in the 50's? Anyway... There is a sub base below...

Ground is very loamy here. I suspect 1 of the reasons why they chose to build a mass amount of this style prefab in the 50's here. I know I'm asking a crystal ball question with out being able to see it for your own eyes. But, should I even be considering building on it?

Hi all, I'm in the process of digging my foundation for a new front porch, and to my pleasant surprise there is already a footing in place. The existing foundation runs away from the house 1 side and the front where I intend to build, leaving just 1 run to dig and tie. The house is a prefab...

Evening ladies and gents, I'm after a bit of advice. I'm planning on removing a brick wall in my house, I've carried out the usual checks above in the loft and can confirm the joists are run parallel to the wall and that it isn't load bearing. The problem is the construction of the rest of the...

Hi guys, (first post by the way) I'm soon to be tackling my first big project. I'm constructing a base for my new workshop (9mx5m) and need any advice people can give to help the process run smoother! I have an agreement with my dad who's been a chippy for 20+ years, he's going to build me a...