Recent content by unleashtheboys

Thanks for all the replies. The blocks are dense 7N concrete ones so they are the required spec. The replies received mirror my findings on the net - opinions ranging between 3:1 to 5:1. I guess it comes down to individual experience and recommendations from relevant authorities (e.g...

I'll forget the frostproofer then and just go with the normal plasticiser. I've ordered some hessian roll to cover the work overnight. Is it all likely to go off as it should providing I lay at >3 degrees and the temps don't drop below 1 degrees at night (with the work covered) or is this...

Thanks for your response Tony. I was planning on 1:5 for the rest of the blockwork (i.e. above DPC) so is there no need to worry about making the mix any stronger for those blocks below ground or will that 1:5 ratio above DPC ratio be too strong? Also in light of the recent cold weather...

Evening all, Hopefully a relatively simple question for the builders out there. Should it warm up a bit this weekend I'm planning on building my single skin solid concrete blockwork shed up to the DPC level. The strip foundations are in and I'm ready to go. However I've been reading around...

Thank you noseall and mathewhunt for your quick replies. Could I clarify what you think about the top row of tiles, particularly those above the velux? I guess it is the uplift on to the flashing that again is at play here in producing a shallower angle than the rest of the roof but could...

Hi all, I’m a long time reader but first time poster so please bear with me. I would be very grateful if the roofers amongst you had a moment to cast your expert eyes over the new roof on our extension. To date we’ve been very pleased with the job our builder has done for us but we are...