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Could have used that little nugget of information myself about a year ago. Instead had to spend hours on Google looking for information in screeds.

I had to level up a floor in my conservatory as the builder we bought the house from did an awful job of laying the concrete. However this was only to a depth of around 10mm falling to one corner. I don't think leveling screeds are suitable for 2-3 inches, but you really need to read the...

OK Mointainwalker, Seem like you are stuck in the world of being right all the time, so I really can't be arsed to argue with you. However, below is a link to the build desk software which funny enough, calculates condensation risk. But of course this can't be right as you must be...

Mointainwalker, That be because I am a specifier, not on the tools, at least not that often cause I rarely get time to work on my own place. The BRE 'U' value calculator does condensation risk analysis, not for everyone though as it costs, however some insulation suppliers do the calcs for you...

Speak to your local building control department. They are normally quite approachable. If you have noticed then not inspecting certain parts of the construction then they probably know the builder and the builders work so don't see the need for unnecessary inspections. Normally...

Without knowing the full background of the crack, I would say that is where the building is going to re-crack. The best thing in my opinion to do is make it a movement joint. Make a vertical cut along the position of the crack and fill with coloured mastic. If your stripping the old render...

What I didn't mention in my last post, what that when constructing a new roof you would normally counter batten when constructing an unventilated roof detail to ensure that any water that gets past the tiles can drain away. The spray foams for good or bad fill the entire void, leaving no room...

Leaving a gap beneath the roof tiles really depends on the over all insulation calculation. The gap where required is to allow the space under the tiles to breathe. You can however fill this gap up completely providing the interstitial condensation calculation proves that no condensation will...

From what I have seen, there is little difference in cost between timber frame and mansonry. Timber frame is generally build off site and dropped onto your base. So your concrete base has to be constructed very accurately. Timber framed buildings if detailed correctly can be more air tight...

From what I can see on the photos, your neighbor probably had to fix some binders across the ceiling joists to prevent the spread of the rafters. The tie at the top is too far from the base to have any real effect. Your neighbors builder may have been relying on the floor boards (Assumed the...

Insulation will help to a point in controlling solar gain in summer. But you will also need to consider things like closing the curtains etc. In my opinion, the more insulation you can get in the better, its not just about payback on the cost of insulation vs heating bills, its also about...

Before digging by the river, you should really speak to the environment agency to ensure that you aren't breaking any laws. Also the local planning department may have a say. Just because there was something there before doesn't automatically give you the right to put something back. Sorry...

Hi, Certainly not BS. Refer to the building regs approved document Part C http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/4000000000242.html Page 31-32 of the PDF document. However if you feel that you simply wish to use 215 brick then take the risk.

In my opinion I think the problem is the large amount of flat facade and the windows are very wide in proportion to the width of the house. Kind of needs something to break it up. I don't know, maybe a tiled awning across the front over the top of the ground floor windows and doors?

Hi The cavity isn't just for providing insulation. It also prevents wind driven rain from entering the building. It is true however that you are going to loose a lot of heat from the glazing, mostly through the roof but if you do insulation the cavity you will then have a little less exposed...

Your best course of action will be to initially obtain an OS Map of your site. Draw a red line around the area you propose to sell, highlighting the area of the existing building foot print. Then make an appointment with a planning officer from your local council. Have your questions...

You can try looking at Dupont Tyvek. This is available from most good builders merchants. Take a look at their details on line they have the all important BBA certificate showing how to detail a roof membrane below minimum pitch using 2 layers with a good lap between sheets. Doing it this way...