We're buying a house with a 2nd story extension above the garage. The wall of the extension protrudes above the roof which is odd as other...
Hi When installing the metal restraint straps to a gable wall at 2m centres, how is the 2m spacing defined? Do you need to strap a certain...
Hello I am in the process of constructing a pitched roof over my porch. It was flat bitumen previously which was old and failed. The house is...
Hi All I am currently installing my roof trusses and I just wanted to check my diagonal bracing as I'm not sure i've got it correct. Am I...
Hi I wonder if someone could offer their experience. This pictured tile is what is currently on the existing house. It is 410mm x 310mm in size....
Hi I am nearly ready to install my wall plate for the roof trusses which have been ordered. The truss manufacturer has been out and measured so...
Hi. I've got quite a useful loft space that makes quite a good workshop. The problem is that as most lofts do, it gets very hot up there in the...
This flat top roof porch was installed by a cowboy leaving exposed timber to the elements. I want to reroof it. What is the easiest way to do this...
Hi. I am nearly ready to start the roof on my extension and just wanted to get the installation clear in my head. I'm fairly confident about...
Hello, If this would be better off in another section of the forum please let me know. We are looking to add some living space in the eaves of...
I built a decked area with a gazebo above it. I laid 18mm ply on the top with felt which lips over the edges by about 6". Unfortunately I didn't...
[ATTACH] I’m about to start work on converting and extending an old stone barn. Ground floor extension is due to be flashed into a round stone...
Hello All - have been scratching head on this one. Need to get strut supports to sit on load bearing wall (where central props currently are just...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello Last year I designed and built (along with the hubby) our huge summerhouse! Now the weather has...
Hi, I will be having a small flatroof to the side of the house (2m x 2m). Wanted to check if I need to put the Masonry Joist Hangers directly...
Hi I have some tiles missing from my roof, and also some that are de-laminating. The tiles are rosemary clay. I've had a roofer round to quote...
Looking to have a solid roof put on our lean to conservatory which currently has a poly roof. Im considering all options, perhaps the cheapest of...
I am in the middle of a refurb and I have taken down the plasterboard ceilings in the rooms on the top floor of my house in order to access...
Hi All, Had a water tank problem and while fixing it, noticed that one of the collar ties in our loft has a proper bend in it. The house is a...
Hello please look at my attached pictures. My ceilings keep getting damp. My insulation has already been pulled back to make sure this isn't...
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