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If it is taking a lot of weight from the ground on the outside why is it even a cavity wall? I'm no expert but it doesn't sound like a cavity wall would take the pressure and the wall ties would just crumple under the weight, not support anything. I would have thought a tanked solid wall would...

Not much you can do unless you pay another firm to alter the scaffold and try to get the original scaffolder to reimburse you for it - good luck though. Of course what you should have done............ :wink:

Chimney balloons are rounded at one end to allow for ventilation of hot and cold air through the chimney. They are not needed in the warmer months and can be packed away flat for reuse when the weather turns colder. AND they are only about £25 :) (I am in no way affiliated with sales of...

It is the substitute for creosote and from when I've used it has been just as effective; it still smells the same :wink:

Looks like the old fashioned version of a Galvanised Drive Screw. Google it.

IMO open solid fuel fires have more character then an enclosed burner. I have one and it does not deposit ash or smoke in the room :? You don't have to clean it after you use it - it's up to you but they can smell sooty if left uncleaned. It takes about 60 seconds to clean. Think about it...

Open the windows :!:

Just vent the chimney in a position suitable to your needs.

It will. Wall paper is not my cup of tea at all - I quickly learnt to plaster :wink: PS. I don't think it's 70 year old wallpaper :oops:

You can use anything - obviously fire proof if using the fire. Slabs, slate, granite, bricks, marble etc. etc. etc. The floor will act as a constructional hearth so just put the decorative on top.

That's women for you. If you are going to the trouble of disturbing brickwork and re-positioning lintels why not support at ceiling level and take the entire breasts down to floor level? Or take the stacks and breasts out completely while you are at the 'messy' stage.

Is his PC hooked up to his TV then?

Sink some Metpost Post Supports into the ground and fix the legs of the swing to them. They can be pulled out later on if needs be.

Not structural - just take it to bits (rip it apart). Yes - no problems there. Obviously you will need to board in the underside of the stairs.

Don't bother with joist hangers, just screw a piece of 50 x 100 to the walls and secure joists to that; like a horizontal stud wall instead of a vertical one :wink:

Most likely as you say, a tiny amount of settlement and contraction. A good quality exterior filler should take care of it.

Has the house had any damp problems in 30 years?

Kids or not I like open plan.........

Its the cantilevering on a blocks width I don't like. Why not give an engineer a look to make certain?