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Certainly needs to have a wall plate anchored to the existing brick. I would probably use chemi anchors and dpc between brick and timber. as for lead flashing etc. are the existing brick walls cavity solid or what? ...pinenot :)

Not with Liberon wax filler. If you have a sharp cabinet scraper, draw it gently over, this will cut the wax flush with the wood without exposing any of the split so none of the dirt in it doesn't show...pinenot :)

Get yourself Liberon wax sticks the recommended colour/shade and fill the cracks with this. It's pliable moves a bit with the wood unlike any fillers...pinenot :)

Here's the Tyvek construction guide, don't know if this will help...pinenot :)

Oh yea of little faith :? ...pinenot :)

The thing about taking the old roof off is how it's constructed, fixed and roof covering. Firstly it will have to be manufactured trusses, stick built roofs would be incredibly difficult to brace for that type of operation. And secondly, you would have to figure out a lifting plan, point...

It all depends on size and design, but 4" x 2" would be my choice for stub and full framing stud work, the roof timbers however could be lighter...pinenot :)

If you need to extend the depth of the frames, consider fitting upvc extensions they fit into the profile checks, making a waterproof build up when siliconed...pinenot :)

Well assuming it's standard stud and plasterboard partition and has been built within the original lath and plaster walls, taking it down should present little in the way of problems, just some patching...pinenot :)

yes to both...pinenot :)

From the description I take it the wall(s) to be taken down are newer than the exterior one i.e. due to the differing plasterboard v lath and plaster? ...pinenot :)

If you use counter top connector bolts, you don't need any glue, biscuits et'c. just silicone on the joint faces before drawing the connectors tight...pinenot :)

Metabo is a very wekk made brand, DeWalt on the other hand (Black & Decker stable) are good but not as good, in my opinion. I have a Parkside (Lidl) and its very good, about quarter of the price you've quoted...pinenot :)

All windows are removable from their frames, sometimes it's not easy, but that's life...pinenot :)

These mitres only apply to post formed countertops, you can do away with them by using square edge tops and mitred hardwood edging, or cut them by hand, which is easier than you would think. With a 3/8" straight bit and a suitable bush, cut the upper face laminate of the top about 1/4" to 3/8"...

Oh no, an axe was always part of my kit, for dooks and such like...pinenot :)

If they come recommended for the job either would do surely...pinenot :)

Ask the hire company if you can get a test drive, shop around as required to achieve this would be the best bet...pinenot :)

Cover the damp areas with an 1" of dry sawdust, replace with more dry sawdust until it cannot wick up any more, then leave swept bare concrete surface to dry, that should do it...pinenot :)

As per L L except without the axe :roll: throw away/fleamed teeth handsaws and a sawhorse are the trades way of doing it. By the way why do you have to saw so many down their length, are they all to fitted against perpendicular walls or what? ...pinenot :)