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Thanks for the link woody, i realise this could be a nightmare :shock: Where or who would be best to advise me on this? all the lads i have worked with havent come across such a problem and therefore dont have the expirience happy to advise. I am sure that the neoghbours footing will be at...

Hi all, I hope i can get some help on my problem which is: I am going to build a side extension which is 2 storey, all planning has been passed. the extension will be up to the boundry, my neighbours house is 1.6m approx higher than mine from my damp course to theirs . we are on a hill...

Hi all, I have got planning for a side extension which is two storeys, it is going to be 2.8 metres from the existing house to the outside of the extension. Down stairs is a snug and utility room and up stairs it is going to be a bedroom and with the width being just 2.5m by 5m long i...

Hi all, I would like to know if anyone has used the metrotile for low pitch roof instead of slate? http://www.metrotile.co.uk/index.php?page=Metrotile-Slate My roof on the extension at the rear of my house was slate, but i put french doors in and had to raise the roof so the fall was...

Hi geraint, cant find any 100x100 concrete lintel anywhere local merchants only sell 4x3 or 6x4 prestressed...

Cheers, i agree that i could speak to bco/structural engineer and may end up doing so but i thought that this problem may have been encountered before and i may have got a solution to it, I will thank you for taking the time to give some advice on this. jsmithy

Thanks noseall, how would i know if shrinkage will be an issue? the room was originally a bathroom with shower, and i have put french doors on the rear the room will then be used as a lounge area with tv dvd etc, Dont think the fire issue is a problem(not sure about this) . would it be ok...

Hi all, Ihave used search and came across the following post...... http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=227601 I have a simalar problem, i need to span a 1.5m opening and have only got height to allow for a 100x70 lintel and then put on the wall plate which will be supporting the...

Thanks for all the replys everyone,- they have helped ease my worry over the cinder block issue! again the informed have come to my rescue :D Cheers, Jsmithy.

Thanks for looking geraint, The main prob i have is the fact that the cinder block is only one course high and the rest of the internal leaf is built from red brick(the house was built in the 50's) As i didnt know about the cinder block when asked about the construction would this be a big...

Hi everyone, I have a loft conversion planned and have had the structural calcs and everything is ready to go ahead!, the issue i have is-: when i have replaced a window with french doors (i had a question this delt with earlier:)...) i noticed that the whole of the inside leaf of the house...

thanks for reply, @Woody is tie-ing in to the brickwork essential or can i build up to it as if it was a pillar? and @ derry, the lintol crack hasnt gone all the way round and is 6 by 10 inch approx and i think has rebar theough it... cheers and thanks replys.

Thanks for looking Woody, Do you think where the width of the brick which is 4 by 9 inch approx and is only holding on 2 inch width will be fine or should i try to add a piece? or build up the reveal to be sure. thanks.

I have removed a window which is approx 6' long and when i have looked at the lintol it has a hairline crack in it at the bottom about 14" from whrer it rests on the brick work, also where it rests on the brickwork it is only held by half the width of the brick. This seems to have been like...

Hi woody, sorry about the delay! Ihave posted a plan with the measurements included and hope you could advise what you think? i appreciate any help.......thanks jsmithy.

Thanks for looking Woody :) I will get the measurements for you and thanks for your time and advise on the probability of this project! Jsmithy

does this help Woody? figured out how to put pic up :shock: :)

Also my loft would be to restrictions for a dorma to permitted distance from the eaves and not like the plan which comes of the house walls.