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Just checked with the construction company and they confirmed that the beam is reinforced concrete. as to your suggestion, I had something like this mind

I found some photos from when we were renovating. Picture one shows where the awning will be attached to the wall. This pic is before the insulation was put on. Picture 2 shows the hollow bricks to give you an idea what kind of bricks have been used. Picture three also shows the bricks used in...

Hi, the plan is to cut out render/insulation to reach the wall, properly thread the rods in with resin/epoxy. Use 2x stainless steel plates 10cm apart as guides to keep the rods true and straight. Properly backfill the hole I made in the insulation and cover it up. The wall is 20cm thick made...

Thanks for that fantastic idea! I had no idea this could be done and found this video (2:51 onwards)...https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=254&v=rWQVJMZS63U&feature=emb_logo

Thanks for that. I thought about it first but the issue is that the other side of the wall is the lounge, which means drilling 4 holes per bracket (6 brackets in total) will result in 24 nuts and washers in the lounge.

Dear all, First timer here, really impressed with the wealth of knowledge here and hopefully someone can help me too. I have basic DIY knowledge and have been experimenting/learning on my own house since 2016. We live in an old house that has 20cm exterior polystyrene insulation all around it...