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The concrete floor in my house has damp coming through, it doesn't appear to have any DPM. The floors need 5-10mm levelling also, I was advised by a builder that it would be best to Asphalt the existing floor which will damp proof and level at the same time. Can anyone tell me, is this good...

Hi, Can anyone give me a definitive guide to laying a new concrete floor? The concrete floor in my house has sunk about 3 inches in the middle of the room and there is 'efflorescence' in numerous places since all carpets have been taken up. The house is circa 1965 and I would assume that any...

Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes they are definately purlins. They are supported by the gable ends and run the width of the house. I have knocked up a primitive sketch to show you what I mean. All purlins are supported apart from the top one shown in the pic which runs 30 feet without any support...

I have recently purchased a 1965 chalet style bungalow (with front dormer) and was intending on putting a dormer to the rear, however, upon inspection I found that all Purlins are being supported by walls apart from one. There are 4 purlins in total and this is at the top to the rear of the...