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ok so moving on from the structural issues - what about the insulation and ventilation options?

lol well in this case it might be easier to rebuild from scratch

what about replacing with collar ties? This doesn't seem an extreme or expensive procedure if suitable. And i think we have enough height to install them where diagrams would suggest they normal sit.

we removed them in the previous vaulted ceiling we did - but the beam configuration was different , so in this case as we would need to remove them, how would we reconfigure the structure to stop roof spread? would BC ask for wall ties ties? Im just gathering as much inf as possible to decide...

obviously...

We live a mid traditional terrace. The kitchen and bathroom off, have flat roofs. The total area is 9m x 2m (2 different levels) one part of it is leaking and we dont trust the rest of it, so it need sorting. We believe the current construction is a slab of concrete with bitumen over the...

we have two small double beds with no real space for storage wardrobes etc, but both rooms have extremely high ceilings and the loft above is another 3m odd in height I am considering vaulting the ceiling and putting in a mezzanine level in both rooms. We would need to remove the current...

We are thinking of buying a traditional terrace property. We would like to extend the width of the kitchen out into the side return and knock the back wall down to open plan the kitchen and back room. We want to have full width / height patio doors onto the courtyard and the new extension to...

very true .... and sometimes not worth the paper they are written on. My parents has surveys thats didnt pick up serious stuff and "Which" have just ran a report that said many expert damp people misdiagnosed dmap issues. if can find out worse case senairios then at least im prepared

We are looking at buying a house and in one property noticed a large crack over the bay window (single storey bay). Commenting to a local agent (not the one selling the house) she said she knew the couple that had offered and pulled out of sale on that property due to movement in the bay...