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Hi For external renders, do people tend to run stop beads against the window & door frames? Or is the normal to run the render up against the UPVC frames and then run a bead of silicone down the joint? Thanks in advance. Regards

Hi @^woody^ Cool. Appreciate the input. An additional vertical DPM is not an issue. Out of interest, how does the damp travel across the cavity below the external DPC level? via the insulation or other means? Regards

@^woody^ Thanks for your input, I made an error in my original proposal. New one attached. It looks much more suitable now. I don't think I require as much as the 225mm clear cavity. Perhaps just 150mm. The threshold will be 75mm above external ground level so the DPC will be breached over the...

Hi Nosall, Just for clarification, do you recommend lowering the DPC/DPM at the floor position (75mm above external floor level). Regards

Hi I've started a DIY garden room build, preparing for the foundations. I will be complying with permitted development for outbuilding and there for have a maximum roof height of 2.5m. The usual floor detail I see is DPC at 150mm above external floor level. Top of internal floor at DPC level...

Hi, Thank you for the input thus far on this topic particularly from some of the more seasoned participants on this community. Is there an accepted building option which comprises of a single skin block/brick construction + insulation? My concern is moisture migration both in and out of the...

Hi 23vc. Thanks, always worth pointing out. Yeh already factored that in. Adds around £600 to the build. No building regs so could get away with digging down to competent strata (around 600mm from my porch build).

Hi Mike, Can you give me some more details on how that works please? From my understanding, having the "thermal mass" of the blockwork means that the heating system is warming up the cold blockwork. later in the day the now warm blockwork then radiated this back into the room as the room...

@mrrusty Thanks, great read so far! @^woody^ That actually makes perfect sense. Great break down of the topic into the fundamentals. I think I'd decided to go for a rendered blockwork build. I will however be cladding the front with timber to soften the building.

Hi Woody. The marginal loss of internal floor space is not an immediate concern for us. There must however be differences in building performance that i'm not aware of that would make a practical difference for us. For example might be, heating time for the building, over heating during summer...

Hi I'm planning the build of a garden room / office space which will be used year round. Therefore comfort will be a significant factor. The building will not be subject to building regulations although I plan to have it conform to a traditional house build. I have looked at 2 structural...

Hi I have recently had some plastering work undertaken to a small area. To be honest i'm not impressed with the final finish for the following reasons - Number of areas where tape can be seen - Number of area where the beading can be seen - Number of areas with defects ie lumps or areas of...

Err more information please. I thought there was a patent on these (although due to expire this year).Can you send me a supplier detail please?

Horrible. At over £1 per brick and only available in metric they are a thorn on the rear end to match up.

Hi I'm looking to apply external render medium dense concrete blocks. What are the options available to me? I've had lots of tradesmen mention a system called k-rend. There is also the traditional sand & cement. I've also come across a product called OCD one coat. A bit lost with it all. Can...

Hi everyone Is anyone able tell me what the concrete strip is that sits between the external wall and the paving slabs and its purpose? The property is 1952 post war. The property barely has a foundation under it.

Hi Ronniecabers. Thanks for your reply. I have adjusted the nut to its maximum adjustment. The door still catches by the 1-2mm. Sorry i don't know what you meant by "prise the cover off and use and Allen key slot" - can you clarify? The hinge moves on its own. I have taken a clearer photo...

Hi I have noticed 1 - 2mm of movement in the top hinge of my composite door. This is causing the door to 'catch' at the top edge. See photo of position of movements. The middle of the 3 metalic pins moves to the right. So the nut you can just see is moving further into the cashing inline with...

Hi First time plasterboarding (dot & dab) a small area. Should i dot & dab the widow reveals first and leave the required overhang so that the wall boards meet flush? The overhand would be 12.5mm + 10mm dab = 22.5mm (25mm) Thanks!

Thanks for the input and confirmation. I was heading towards the cill options but the confirmation is always good. Thanks chaps!