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  1. Maffy52

    Timber Frame House or not?

    Is it possible to tell from this photo if the house is a timber frame construction?
  2. Maffy52

    Is this a Building Completion Certificate?

    Am planning to buy a house, which was built in 2021. The sellers have provided the Building Completion Certificate, but it is not what I expected (just 2 pages, see attached). It seems to have no information about anything and only mentions "the work involves installation material into a...
  3. Maffy52

    Weep Joints Issue

    Buying a 4 year old house and noticed that on the right flanking wall some issues with the mortar above the DPC and the WEEP JOINTS, which have been filled with mortar. [No idea whether it was done by the original builders or previous owners.] Any advice on the best way to correct this problem...
  4. Maffy52

    Large Shrub Next to House - Removal

    Hi, have a shrub right next to house which has grown a lot over the past few years (it is about a foot from the wall, about 2-3 metres tall and stem is about 10 cm diameter!). I think I need to remove it. But I am concerned about damaging house (I think there is a drain running basically...
  5. Maffy52

    no airbricks or weep joints by DPC

    Hello, could anyone tell me why there are no airbricks or weep joints above my DPC? When I look at walls of other houses they all seem to have them.
  6. Maffy52

    damp brickwork at bottom of wall?

    Hello, I am considering buying a house but noticed the bottom of the walls appears damp and damaged (see photo). I am concerned as this a pretty new house (built 2010) so am surprised to see this. Is it something to be concerned about and what is the best cause of action? thanks, Maffy. ps...
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