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Oh well, we'll pick this up in 10 days then. :rolleyes:

Rule of thumb for mass retaining walls is the width at the base of the wall should be about 1/3 of the height.

Got a photo come on throw us a bone ....

Don't they have a series of steel ribs? Why can't you fix into those?

What do you mean a fabric flag? And also a plastic roof? Got some photos of each and of what you're trying to achieve?

Plenty of next day delivery's available but you will obviously pay a premium for next day and a Sunday delivery.

I was trying to let them down gently! :p

Waterproofing structures like this is perfectly possible but meticulous planning, detailing and attention during the build is essential to avoid mistakes. Suggest you do a section detail through the wall/floor to show us how you plan on building/waterproofing it and post it on here for comments...

@chickenlips why did you add an 'LOL' to my quote?

So the truss manufacturer couldn't pop it into his software and let you chop chunks out of their trusses then? OMG that's a surprise.

I'd be inclined to try a food safe silicone. Seems like the OP may like to continue using it for sentimental reasons, for which its hard to criticize. Some grumpy feckers in this thread.

Drawing packages have their uses, no need if the builder is highly competent and reliable but otherwise they can form the basis of a contract. The forum is rife with people coming unstuck because their contract with their builder is full of holes.

A continuation of this thread @noseall https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/replace-old-conservatory-build-over-manhole.654073/

I would get on the specialist Ford forums or Facebook groups and ask there, rather than here.

Fix a tiny speed bump on the floor at the precise point which when you feel the car tyres meet it you stop.

Got some photos?

As above, then half the time you find the existing fixings into the wall are crap and need redoing!

That's a stunning floor, absolute sacrilege to be removing that.

Oh he definitely said it.

Agreed, it's complete overkill for such a job hence the to ronseal recommendation.