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    Rigid board cavity insulation

    Iam currently having an extension done and the builder has forgot to tape up the joints with foil tape on the rigid board insulation but it is tongue and grooved, all the walls are now up, will it pass inspection or not? And if not could we use insulated plasterboard on the inside to save taking...
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    Bad brickwork? What are your thoughts?

    We had this extension built to a school building. Imperial bricks were used. What do you think of this? Cuts had to be used to ensure bond and 10mm perp joints. As you can see from the bottom course it worked out ok but the perps were upto 30mm in places! Any feedback welcome, thanks!
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    Cost for cavity wall construction

    Looking to make a cavity wall for an outbuilding. It’s around 500 blocks and 450 bricks, with 50mm PIR in the cavity. Straight forward square building. How much am I looking at for labour if I source the materials myself?
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    Attempt to build a brickwork retaining wall - Tips - helps advice needed

    Hi Everyone, I`m rising my patio to make more large area to the same level and need to build an L shape retaining wall 750mm tall. We have used a bricklayer for some job in the past but look like they have now completely lost their mind. Waiting time 2 month from we book them in and cost...
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    How much would these jobs cost to do from a home buyer report ?

    We are looking to buy a home and have had a buyers report done which has thrown up some work to be done , we can't decide if it's still worth to go ahead with the purchase so any rough estimate for the jobs at end will be very helpful thank you . Damp around rear door and back wall due to...
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