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Hi we have a canopy over our front window and is supported with a brick pillar(pillar similar to pic )however we would like to build a wall between the pillar and the house to the height of the canopy I’ve looked all over the net and can’t see anything in relation to planning needed or...

Woody could it be built on a raft foundation due to the clay and high water level? If it is on a raft foundation would a new extension also have to be on a raft? Thanks Jake

Think it was built 30-40’s it a ex council house . Best wishes Jake

Yes house is on a raft, it probably isn’t over kill for what blockwork there was for the porch v glazing there wasn’t much weight lol But at least it won’t sink lol My ground here is far from perfect unless you like making cups and plates :) lots of clay and a high water level ‍♀️

normally would but my issue is the porch I’ve just built I prob went overkill on 1m x 60 cm however the house foundation is on a 6 inch slab which you hit around 50 cm down Best wishes Jake

Merry xmas all, So in jan I’ll be starting the foundations for a front dwarf wall which my windo will sit on and a 80 cm x 2m h block wall … it’s going to be connecting to my side wall of my front porch and supporting pillar… it’s not actually taking any weight as the insulated canopy is...

My advice is don’t fall out with your neighbours over something like this, I’m sure it will be filled in very soon they may be waiting for delivery of concrete or some other reason… it’s Christmas try and be joyful to them lol Nothing to worry about imo… if you want to know when the...

Thanks noseall your right I think I was just over thinking it Merry xmas Jake

Evening , Hopefully someone can advise me on this … I’ve got a block pilar supporting a tiled canopy at the external front of the house, it’s not got any finish on it as of yet however I’ll be opining some insulated tile backer board on it before I tile it however und like to pop some sand and...

Thanks woody!

Many thanks and merry xmas Jake

Afternoon, Well just as I thought id got my head around cavities and insulation I’m now not sure I have I was under the impression that a cavity was a standard 100mm but I’ve just read that refs have changed and now it’s 150mm ? Is this right or have I miss read it ? If it’s still 100mm...

Ready mix is more expensive and you have to consider access for the ready mix or hire a pump off them, mixing it yourself is harder work but a lot cheaper… doing like a shed base I’d just mix myself

Spell check ! Pour the base I always use 20mm lime stone type 1 6:1 or 5:1 is adequate for a base 5 ballast : 1 cement … I always do my measuring for ballast in buckets… In my belle I can fit three black builders buckets which for me related to 12 shovels of ballast Which is your 6:1 x2...

For your base you need to dig down, always use type 1 when laying abase .. if it was me I’d be looking at 100mm of type1 , a layer of sharp sand and dpm ontop of that then poorhouse base … glad to hear the stumps out !

Hi I have some rendering to do on a block porch and a brick wall. Just wondered what the advantages and disadvantages are between k and one coat render ? On the block porch I’ll be starting it above the dpc , does the same Apply for the garden wall or can I go Down To the ground Thanks Jake

Just reading back they prob have put scrim tape on the plastering directly On it without doing prep work under it

When plastering I always use mesh ,

Hi, I feel your pain and asking for advice first is always good ! Personally I’d rip up those slabs get back down to the hardcore pit a bit of type 1 over the existing hardcore / membrane / sand then lay your slabs on a 6:1 mix As for your drain issue I’d put some aco’s along the house , I...

Hi I’m just laying some block sets as a path edging creating rectangle shapes and want to fill the middle in with concrete . What would be the best way to fill them with concrte to get a good level finish without getting it all over my paving blocks? Thanks Jake