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DIYnot's stated purpose is to support DIYers, not friends of members who are not DIYing. Sadly, some people don't see that spitting is impolite.

Nosey, you did not read my post, and the entire thread. What you have quoted is from the website the lady provided which I then wrote that I consider to be quack. You should have realised I considered it stuff and nonsence. I will edit my previous post and add info to make matters more clear...

Feline, your link is to a commercial organization and they wrote the following: "Once a wall is wet, it can take a long time to dry out. There is plenty of research out there which tells us how long it will take - the process depends on how warm the air around the wall is...

Where did you read this? For a 9" wall that would mean 9 years, do you think that is likely?

Failed April fool attempt, without doubt. Shame on you!

What a carry on. Oh Matron!

You will need to post a pic or 2 of the rubble please to get to the bottom of this matter

Have any chimney breasts been removed on the party wall either their side or yours?

Please post a link to this very impolite newspaper seller.

Why don't you ring up some redimix firms in your area and ask them?

I am glad you find amusement from this sorry state of affairs Frenchy.

First learn how to spell, then google 'how to find draughts'. A little tip for a better life, just google 'how to xxxx' where x = the problem you face.

SALL2009 if your friend wishes to DIY this him/herself get him/her to post on this forum. It is inpolite for you to post on their behalf.

I cannot understand your post as it is rambling, incoherent and has poor grammer. Make more effort next time. Also, there are no pics, is this an April fool?

I thought it was now unlawful to smoke in a forum. I would give yourself in, first thing tomorrow morning.

Please provide credible photos of this hole otherwise we may hurt ourselves laughing due to our current disbelief.

It's the thought that counts when it comes to geography

Yes knock a bit out so it does not feather to nothing. Stop looking at Wickes for your info, concrete is made from stones, sharp sand and cement, not sand and cement. It is up to you to read up on how to mix concrete either from a book or via the net.

'Help me insulate my 1890s detached house!' You poor thing you! I have looked at your photos and you have a house like millions of others of similar construction in this country, indeed it is just like mine. If I switch off my heating it gets cold too this time of year. The Government and...

As you will be covering this section with wood etc, a rough but level surface is acceptable. I would key up the existing concrete. If some of your infill would be very shallow, then perhaps smash out the old concrete a little in the shallow areas to allow a decent thickness of new, then lay...