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    Vertical cracks in south facing corner of a 90s built house. Thermal movement or more sinister?

    Vertical crack going through brickwork, blah, blah, blah. Been requested to remove pics, thus thread has lost its context.
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    Asbestos soffit covered with UPVC. Should I be concerned

    Can anyone advise on the following? Asbestos soffit at A covered with UPVC. There does not appear to be any fixings directly into the asbestos as the UPVC seems to be slotted into some form of wall clip. However, is B asbestos, and is the UPVC facia covering more asbestos at C. More...
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    Lower course of brickwork coming away from course above.

    I’d be grateful for any advice on the following: What is going on with this lower course of brickwork. 60s Det Bungalow with concrete pathway. The path has started to crack and sink, could it have taken the lower course of brickwork with it? If so, what has become of the foundations? Its...
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    Can anyone identify this section of a lean-to conservatory?

    I'm miles from the property so unable to look in any detail, but in the top right hand corner. To the untrained eye, and based on the only image I have, its shape is reminiscent of an RSJ. To those who work with these materials’ day in, I’m hoping the mystery can be solved ! Ideas on a...
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    Cost to replace old gas fire and back boiler with a wall mounted combi

    I appreciate this is a question that can only be answered in general without any details, but here goes: I am deciding whether to buy a late 1960s 2 bed bungalow (70m2 floor space) with an old gas fire and back boiler. What would be the approximate cost to have a mid-range combi boiler fitted...
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    Is this crack anything to worry about.

    1994 Bungalow. The crack, although fine, does go through the brick vertically. There are also a few assorted spalled bricks. None of which exist on any of the other properties built at the same time. You thoughts are most welcome :)
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    A question about Victorian brickwork: Common Bond

    Now solved
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