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I was very dubious of it 15 - 20 years ago when some BCO's would accept it but not others. I think now the testing has improved, the theoretical myths scientifically examined and the results better reflect reality. The proper stuff has regulatory approval and needs to be draped over the...

Can anybody help with a practical structural engineer experienced in house design who doesn’t want to over design everything. Looking to remove the end return on a wall that is to be extended – to provide a continuous wall line extending into an extension as shown on the plan. I am sure doing...

The important issue with foil is to provide unventilated air gaps, so a 40mm foil actually occupies about 90mm to take account of the low emissivity surfaces. So 2 lots of foil would need a thickness of 155mm - and gaps should be sealed (unventilated).

Your water bill will state whether your surface water goes into the public sewer. Otherwise it will discharge into soakaways. If there is a common pipe from your neighbour(s) it will be the responsibility of the Water Authority to clear & maintain – the single pipe from the gully (until it...

While you have access may be worthwhile drilling a couple of drainage holes (if thats possible) to reduce liklihood of water building up in the future

Thats great, the confirmation I was hoping to hear, just wasnt sure whether I had missed something. And just to clarify, (of course based on the info outlined), no return required at A, RSJ can sit on external wall with appropriate padstone and no additional support or stiffening of the wall is...

Usually have been able to find a post that answers my query (or near enough) but its now failed me unless I have missed a post and in which case I apologise. Its a building query where we want the external wall to be flush where the extension joins the house. The objective is to have a flush...