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  1. stevrosflatley

    Repairing damaged blockwork

    I did consider this but the width of the damage is probably about 4 or 5 ft so I was a bit concerned that it would affect the structural integrity somewhere over time, I am probably over thinking it but better to be safe than sorry I suppose.
  2. stevrosflatley

    Repairing damaged blockwork

    Thank you JohnD. Really appreciate you all taking time to reply and I think I am pretty clear about what the best plan of action is now. I should be able to get the the joists with a bit of dpc and I suppose if I cant get a tight wrap then it wont hurt having a go at it.
  3. stevrosflatley

    Repairing damaged blockwork

    Thanks cdbe. I did wonder if adhesion would be a problem as the blocks are still quite crumbly if you get what I mean. Found out from the neighbour that the previous owner did this so he could fit his car in the garage!
  4. stevrosflatley

    Repairing damaged blockwork

    Wonderful, clear concise advice. Very much appreciated, thank you!
  5. stevrosflatley

    Repairing damaged blockwork

    Hello all. At the weekend I stripped the garage of a load of units the previous owner left behind. Behind some of them, I found a load of the thermalite type blocks had been hacked/ chipped away, this wall backs directly onto the kitchen and the damage is pretty extensive. Could this be fixed...
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