Recent content by Tim Edwards

Firstly thanks for the detailed repose, much appreciated and very useful. Since writing the original post I have spent a fair amount of time researching this and have some ideas of how to approach it. I do like your idea of utilising the existing foundation as this would both make the job a...

Hello, I am in the process of building an extension to the rear of my house. Part of the project involves opening up the rear of the house by installing a 8 metre steel beam which will be supported by a column either side to form a portal/goal post system. This has been designed by a structural...

Hello all, I need to add an extractor fan to a bathroom and am unsure how to go about it. The extractor fan will be located above a shower cubicle which is around 4 metres from the nearest window. The bathroom is on the first floor and above it is a loft space. My initial plan was to run some...

Update on this for anyone who's interested. Had a builder take a look and just as some people on here had recommended, they advised a new lintel spanning across both windows and then for the wall to be partially rebuilt. Had to get building regulators out for approval, decided to go with a...

Thanks for the responses guys. I will look to get a structural surveyors opinion. I tackled the roof first as it was relatively low cost and was heavily recommended in the original building survey. The surveyor did also mention that he doesn't think the wall has moved in a very long time so I'm...

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Hello, I'm after some opinions on the below issue. Apologies if this is not in the correct area as it is also related to the roof. I recently brought an early 1900's mid terrace house that has suffered from some movement to the rear external wall on the upper level. Here are a couple of photos...