Recent content by pgtips

Hi, After a difficult time we have said goodbye to our builder last week. My other thread about the joint gaps between blocks (here) was just one of the many issues we were having. He's packed up and gone on Friday we are left with a building site. Luck/fate smiled and we have a very...

Thank you for the responses. Could I ask what is wrong with the blocks in the way they have been laid ? My concern was the thickness of the joint but I'm guessing there's more to this than I first thought? Many thanks again, Kevin

I didn't mention that in the post but I did. Left a voice message and text, I'm not that crass but it's a good point. I wouldn't like it either.

So measured the joints are between 32mm and 39mm. Wall was originally going to have another laying down block on top then a facing brick to achieve the level required but the thickness of 4 joints ( there would have been another above and below the laying down block) world have added as much as...

Thank you. I will upload images shortly.

Hi Some sanity check please. Our builder has just downed tools. Costs were ballooning and we wanted to know why but the final straw, his final walk off argument, is it's our fault we can't make up our mind and keep interfering. Long story short do 7.3 concrete blocks need thicker joint. ...

Hi, building a garage with low wood roof, bitumen tiles so very little weight. Previous posts have shared info that to ensure best protection against condensation inside a cavity wall is the way to go. Blockwork seems the quickest way to erect the wall. It doesn't need to look nice, it will...

Thanks, yes considered that but it's 7m wide so thoughts were to block build the 4m garage side which is a bit more solid.

reading around a bit more I think this is the right way Aircrete Blocks Wood panels on outside, so it can breathe 'out' Seal on inside to prevent moisture absorbtion.

Afternoon, Building an outbuilding (carport and single garage.) on a concrete base. It will be covered with wood panels to achieve a barn shed look. So a block garage on left with carport on right and low apex roof. I have planning permission to do this (as its front of house). My outer width...

Thank you I'll look into that

Hi, made a couple of repairs to my flat roof today, (after having paid someone to do a job which was dreadful hence all the cement) . After 8 years the fibre surface is cracking so I'm looking to prep and recoat. What I have though around the edges of the board the original contractor must...

Thank you. Yes I was mulling a few ideas then someone said " can't you just build it up with more fibreglass" It was a moment I stopped and thought why on earth didn't I think of that. So the plan now weather is good is to build up that end with fibreglass, take back 2 or 3 layers of tiles...

I might have mis interpreted your answer, if membrane and roof felt layer is same difference (not sure so I'm posting). I only have tiles, black felt type of material and that's it. That under layer doesn't overlap. Any thoughts on concrete or self levelling would be appreciated but I guess it...

Good point, so I'll also buy some membrane and extend it (lap it?) with that.