Search results

Evening all, Not really the right group but if anyone knows you guys will, there’s not really a category for this‍♀️ Just finished extending a brick cupboard in our bedroom to make into a en suite , the extended part is stud . I’m going to be putting pvc panels up instead of tiles, not used...

Hi all, Came across this ‘pro’ video on strengthening joists just wondered what your thoughts are? I’m not sure if there should be a gap between the new timber as it seems the old joists are taking all the weight? Could be wrong ‍♀️ Best wishes Jake

:) it’s not the porch it’s in reference to it’s lowly the end of the canopy that supports it Regards Jake

The council has already been out and said my porch is fine for permitted development they are also happy with the canopy … it’s just changing a pillar to a wall which I want to change lol Best wishes Jake

This may be a better pic the blob on the right is a porch lol the line on the left is a pillar ! Can’t draw to save my life lol

Hi Murdo , I just can’t figure out why I would need planning as the porch is already separated by a wall lol can’t get my head around it lol

Would of helped if I posted a stock photo !

Hi we have a canopy over our front window and is supported with a brick pillar(pillar similar to pic )however we would like to build a wall between the pillar and the house to the height of the canopy I’ve looked all over the net and can’t see anything in relation to planning needed or...

Woody could it be built on a raft foundation due to the clay and high water level? If it is on a raft foundation would a new extension also have to be on a raft? Thanks Jake

Think it was built 30-40’s it a ex council house . Best wishes Jake

Yes house is on a raft, it probably isn’t over kill for what blockwork there was for the porch v glazing there wasn’t much weight lol But at least it won’t sink lol My ground here is far from perfect unless you like making cups and plates :) lots of clay and a high water level ‍♀️

normally would but my issue is the porch I’ve just built I prob went overkill on 1m x 60 cm however the house foundation is on a 6 inch slab which you hit around 50 cm down Best wishes Jake

Merry xmas all, So in jan I’ll be starting the foundations for a front dwarf wall which my windo will sit on and a 80 cm x 2m h block wall … it’s going to be connecting to my side wall of my front porch and supporting pillar… it’s not actually taking any weight as the insulated canopy is...

My advice is don’t fall out with your neighbours over something like this, I’m sure it will be filled in very soon they may be waiting for delivery of concrete or some other reason… it’s Christmas try and be joyful to them lol Nothing to worry about imo… if you want to know when the...

Thanks noseall your right I think I was just over thinking it Merry xmas Jake

Evening , Hopefully someone can advise me on this … I’ve got a block pilar supporting a tiled canopy at the external front of the house, it’s not got any finish on it as of yet however I’ll be opining some insulated tile backer board on it before I tile it however und like to pop some sand and...

Thanks woody!

Many thanks and merry xmas Jake

Afternoon, Well just as I thought id got my head around cavities and insulation I’m now not sure I have I was under the impression that a cavity was a standard 100mm but I’ve just read that refs have changed and now it’s 150mm ? Is this right or have I miss read it ? If it’s still 100mm...

Ready mix is more expensive and you have to consider access for the ready mix or hire a pump off them, mixing it yourself is harder work but a lot cheaper… doing like a shed base I’d just mix myself