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Also how to I approach the window reveals?

Brilliant thanks again @noseall. Just to clarify - breather membrane against the inner brickwork, 50mm PIR (tape joints), build a stud against it (fixed to the floor and ceiling I presume), fill with PIR and finish with plasterboard. If bringing water through the boards do I just seal around...

Thank you @noseall, top tips and certainly seems less work. So it’s ok to an attach PIR directly to the wall as long as it’s over a breather membrane/DPM? I had in my head I needed a stud wall sitting off the face, acting as a type of cavity I guess?! Cheers

Hello, I’m after some advice please… I have a solid wall construction outrigger, previously used as a utility room but due to lack of ventilation has formed mould and damp internally. My plan is to turn this into a downstairs toilet (same as the room directly above), I am going to create stud...

Hi, I have a double height solid brick construction outbuilding attached to my house. Upstairs is used as a WC (not sure on construction method internally). Downstairs currently houses the washer and dryer. I would like to make this a food store and add a small sink. I will also be bricking up...

Thanks Doggit really appreciate the input. I went back today, the soil does seem high up on the gable end!

Hi Doggit Thanks very much for getting back to me. I’ve checked underneath the wooden structure of the floor and it appears to be hollow. Does this mean I can remove the timber without affecting the original foundations - it doesn’t seem to be supporting anything? The pumps are newly...

Hello All, There are a couple of parts to my question if anyone could possibly help... I am currently looking at purchasing an old period property. The cellars have been converted and installed with 2 sump pumps. The company that have installed the pits, membranes and pumps have built up the...