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Alternative might be to bring beams to outer edge of dwarf wall, apply some sort of damp proof coating and then render over? My concern was whether moisture could be a problem to the ends of the beams (steel bar ends)

Paving slabs will be laid onto block and beam surface. Dwarf walls on concrete strip footings will bear the overall weight. The only bit I haven't figured out is how to conceal the ends of the beams sat on the dwarf walls. I wanted to avoid too much building work (i.e. by adding an outer brick...

I'm looking to build a raised patio terrace to back of my house using beam and block supported on dwarf walls. If using standard concrete block for dwarf walls (440mm long, 215mm high, 140mm wide) can anyone recommend how much the beams should overlap/sit on the wall and best options to build up...

Ok thanks. So if wall thickness is 215mm block and max height around 1000mm carrying block and beam plus patio flags then how do I work out trench depth and footing cross-sectional dimension?

Looking for advice on size, depth of footings needed for a 7m x 4m block and beam terrace. Need to raise approx 1m above lawn level. Ground is well drained with rocky substrate.

Does anyone know if the modern Touch Dimmer Switches– Intelligent Trailing Edge work in a 2 way circuit combined with a normal light switch? I want to be able to turn on a dimmed light via a switch from opposite end of room. Not sure if these modern touch dimmers work the same way as a...

Hi All, Just completing this ground floor extension and the next phase is to construct a garden terrace to access via these rear sliding doors. There building is approx 8m wide and terrace could go out by up to 4.5m where it meets the shrubbery in the background. Main issue is the drop of...

No - the old single oil fired cooker (now removed) was plugged into the 32A ring main

Hi all. I'm fitting a new kitchen and looking for some help with electrical circuit alterations considering loading increase for some new appliances. Kitchen and other areas of ground floor already has a 32A ring main for sockets and the consumer unit has a spare way available if needed...