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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Cracks under Steel Beam.
    Yes. But it's bizarre that if you have the exact same opening and loading, and put a steel beam across, building control will want...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Protection of Function for architects..
    One-man-bands aside, typically Architects in a practice are clueless about technical design and sub that out to others who know what...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Ladders On Slopes/Ramps.
    But when you see the price, you may want to stay on the ground and use a cutter on telescopic pole. Henchman
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Cracks under Steel Beam.
    No. The whole point is not to spread the load, but to prevent local bearing stress shearing the wall directly below the beam. Why...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Repair felt roof after removing boiler flue?.
    Nothing wrong with a cold adhesive repair (ie not torch on). You need to ensure that the area is built up to ensure that water does not...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Single Ply Roof Blisters.
    If a warranty comes with the roofing work, then the legal advisor needs to have sight of it and confirm if the blisters will affect any...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Cracks under Steel Beam.
    The costs would be paid for by the builder if there is a problem. If you are not satisfied with the builder or his explanations, then...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Mastic to walk on?.
    You don't normally walk on door thresholds or cills, but walk over them. Or should. No mastic is designed to withstand foot traffic...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread What could this be?.
    How kind. We'll use use this as 1 hour CPD. Don't forget, the trainers normally provide lunch (y)
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread What could this be?.
    The back boiler?
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread What could this be?.
    If that's the rear wing of a victorian terrace, it's the chimney breast
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread What could this be?.
    Really? From an old fireplace?
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Paying half up front.
    Never, ever pay for more materials than are delivered, or for work actually done. Never. If paying for materials up front, pay the...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Is there a minimum distance between foundations and the cavity insulation?.
    There is a concept of creating an insulation envelope so that floor, wall and roof insulation is continuous, to avoid or minimise...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Roof Workmanship.
    You need to actually point out your concerns because from the photos there does not appear to be anything out of the ordinary
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