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Looking at those pictures I'd say either there's a problem with the foundations or the conservatory is built on made up ground In my opinion there is no way a leaking pipe would cause that and the last thing you want to do is remove the conservatory plastics and add another structure to the...

Nice long straight edge with a bubble fixed in the middle wet concrete laid on a membrane rake it level to the eye then get in there and tamp away and drag it of level A length of square down pipe can give you a cracking finish

Hi guys I've got an extension on and everything is going through the house as access is poor I've been advised by the concrete company I can have a retarder put in the concrete so I can move it with plenty of time I've used it in compo but never concrete has anyone else done this and have...

Hi all, I'm just in the process of building a bedroom extension at the rear of my property and would like a hot tub in front of the patio doors I intend to build it myself out of blockwork and concrete finished with tiles and decking. Am just wondering if anyone has any experience with this...

I assume it was a typing error when you say he's building a 50mm cavity wall using 50mm wingspan cos if it wasn't your in for a world of agro Damp city.

I'm working out at around £280 -£300 M2 here in the west midlands for flat roof extensions that includes everything from dig out spoil removal superstructure flat roof windows and door small en-suite plastering and archive. Materials prices seem to be going up quite rapidly over the past few...

dig your foundation for the buttress and finish the concrete at a just greater angle than you need for it to sit back also finish the concrete a few coarse lower that finished ground to allow for any adjustment. pencil line up your wall to the width of the buttress to use as a guide e,g 450mm...

Hi Phil I had a similar problem mate ceiling binders were approx 3.5m apart I just ran new 3x2 on top of the existing joists between the ceiling binders fixing them with glue and countersuit screws every 300mm the joists were also supported on 1 side by a load bearing wall then I boarded it...

Hi guys im looking at getting a paint on vapour barrier its for a timber frame built utility room basically its just to stop any steam and condensation penetrating into the cavitys and causing rot. what i need is a paint that does this job but also gives a good finish either that or can be...

If at all possible back out and now and dont look back or somewhere down the line you,ll regret it. and do not pay 1 ounce of attention to anything the nhbc say after some of the things ive seen them let go in my last 12 months back on site id not trust them to inspect a dog kennel

I would think the 4 x 2 at 400 centres would be sufficient however I would sit in on brickwork a minimum of 225mm deep then roll out a 100mm dpc and lay your rafters on that then noggin between all rafters to stop twist. If you lay the rafters directly onto the concrete they will eventually...

Cant really see the problem it would appear you have around 150MM from the edge of the hole to the reveal i dont see a hole that size and shape in that position posing any structural problem.

Silver line (believe it or not) do a good block hand saw as said they are handy for thermalites and can with some persistence cut through only the softest of bricks however they are not really suitable for the job described by the op. I would still advise against the unskilled / untrained...

personally I'd go with the 300mm disc saw basically because they do exactly what it says on the tin I have seen the other saw but never used it so can't really comment. however if it's only 6 courses you'd be better off with a good 2" bolster chisel a plugging chisel and a lump hammer what ever...

ask for a still saw at your local tool hire mate you'll also need goggles dust mask and it's advisable to use a dust inhibitor or at least wet down the area while cutting using a water bottle.

Have you thought of going for a flat roof instead. Ive been in pretty much the same situation i got pd for a 6 x 6.1m single story extension im going with a flat roof to lessen the impact on neighbours and to be honest when done right flat roofs arent the horror story there made out to be. Bymy...

Really? That is the mix ive been advised by other contractors and concrete suppliers to use sp250 aerated with fibres 10mm gravel suitable for imprinting stenciling & spray crete. What other mix do you advise?

try ringing around your local concrete plants and ask them if they can recommend any local guys also do your homework on the concrete used take a look at sp250 concrete aerated.

yes mate it's concrete coloured using powders and stamped using mats if you go onto YouTube and type in patern imprinted concrete you will find plenty of videos on it. when done properly it looks very good but be careful there are plenty of rogues in the game so do your homework and speak to...