Mmmmm.. Playing devils advocate.. If I were your neighbour I would not like it..and be worried..They may even have a right to demand you appoint a chartered surveyor. The 45 deg angle is the rule of thumb however... Up to you.
Well... It depends... New dpc. For sure as for below the doc . There is a school of thought that with old places you should open it all up, let the air flow around. Air brick.. Lower the ground on the level on the outside.. Or cut back vegetable.. Let it all breath. Or you can go down the tank...
Remove all the render, . obtain galvanised metal lath mesh sheet from wickes for example and fix it to blockwork with galv screws. Render back over. It's the same principle as using fibreglass scrim for internal plastering on joints.. It's not fool proof but the best outcome u will achieve as...
Do a narrow trial hole with a narrow spade and find out where the foundations are ?? Like woody said it's a downward force rule then apply the 45 deg rule. If the floor level inside is high however the house was designed to have the soil there permanently...regardless of rules and health and...
Not read thread or replies must prepare surface first with that glue stuff.. Cant for the life of me remember the name.. Anyway paint on with a brush.. Water down n read destructions. Leave to dry until it looks clear and is tacky to touch. Then use the correct adhesive for the surface you are...
Good old fashioned vermiculite. Because you are unable to ascertain its source, some sources had asbestos in the ingredients whilst other sources didn't. I would assume given the age it has asbestos in it and take necessary precautions in disposal. Of course professional disposal will cost an...
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I live on a mobile Home park,all year round living, retirement place etc etc. We had a small brick patio where our table and chairs did not fit so we extended the patio out, using composite decking boards, laying the boards directly on top of the original patio and in the end doubling the...