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Ceiling is low at the end of room. The ceiling joists have a notch cut, and resting on rsj. Can i raise this at room level height, and bolt directly on rafters. The rafters and joists are 2x4. What would be an ideal size for timber according to todays standards.

Great informative post. Rather than using class A will be using old bricks removed from internal wall. They have PHOSPRES printed on some of them. So speaking generally what would be the strongest wall bond for a 2.5 metre tall wall which is only 215mm wide in bricks. Will concrete blocks 7N...

No offence Tony. Why insist on a cavity wall when solid can be insulated as well and probably lot more stronger,and easier to build. Am i wrong in saying that cavity is a stretcher bond of 2 skins only held by a steel ties,whereas solid means more stronger.Surely cavity achieves more U...

Thanks. The wall is 215mm thick and will form side wall of a room. The height is 2.5 metre tall

Trying to tie in new brickwork to 100mm wall. What would be the best way forward. I understand English bond is strongest,so will be adopting it. Will wall starter kit be idea. The wall is 450mm(18')long and 9inch thick. Thanks.

Would like to demolish all of what you see in the picture.Want to use 2 x 150 mm timber posts in the front. The width is 2.7 metre and span is 1.4 metre.What size joists and rafters would be sufficient for this job.Am i correct in assuming if I am using timber posts with a top plate for the...

Cousin wants to build his smallish extension in a terrace house. Neighbour:No extension and will never build it as he is 70. Has refused my cousin's party wall notice saying he will not have light in his back garden.(Extension is only 2 metre from the rear wall of the house,so permitted...

John. Thanks so much. Really appreciate it. I will be using 150x50mm as a lintel. I like your idea of concrete spurs. Just trying now to locate if they do it in 150mm size.

SORRY GUYS(i am not shouting) thanks everyone for the helpful advice. Confusion was with the weight of gates. I am a moron. Basically both gates weigh approx 94 kg (47kg each).Would this make a differencenow to the scenario. :oops: :oops:

Thanks oldun. I do understand what you mean,and I did like the answer, but was basically looking for a alternative and a cheaper one. John will get a photo for you in the evening. Definitely timber softwood those posts, not green oak.How would one go about bracing those posts and what size...

Thanks a lot. So timber post are out of question. Sorry oldun call me old school, but trying to avoid brick pier or metal post due to asthetics and also costs. Can the bracing method work. If I buy 2x150mm posts and brace it with a 100mm on top will it work. What is the best approach...

?? Sorryy could you please advice then any alternative. The post are 150x150mm Thanks.

Will they still be strong enough,as I am hanging 200kg gates to them. They are 8 ft tall.

Go half brick with pillars and insulate inside. Cheaper and warm too.

Can you please elaborate. What is a concrete with holes. Are you saying stick a hollow copper tube in there,while the concrete is curing,for the water to drain away.

Thanks. I am hanging gates on the posts which weigh around 200kg so stuck with concreting them. Any wrap around the posts I could buyif I was to st in concrete.

Concreting timber posts.Any tips please as would like to get at least 20 years out of them.Will be treating them with Ronseal and they are pressure treated. Thanks.

How to stop 6x6 inch wooden post from rotting after setting in concrete. Heavy wooden gates are being hung from it. Should I go metal or will gate posts give me at least 20 years trouble free. Thanks.

Permitted development allows only 2.5 metre if going on the boundary and 4 metre if leaving a 1 metre gap around the building. Your best bet is flat roof to utilise maximum space.