Hi All,
Looks like a really useful forum, and helpful members. I've searched topics but couldn't find the answers I'm after.
I'm about to start renovating my kitchen and want to block up the external doorway and fit an alternative exit to the rear through the adjacent dining room. I've had plenty of experience with most aspects of DIY but never been involved in block work.
The house is built in 1905 with a typical cavity wall construction. The doorway has a concrete step underneath with no DPC (i don't think?)
Can any one give me a brief guide on what I need and where to start?
Do I need acrow props when I remove doorway prior to blocking up, and do i need to install a damp proof course?
Do I need to tie blocks to existing wall and between cavity?
Do i also need it oking by building inspector?
Many thanks in advance,
007
Looks like a really useful forum, and helpful members. I've searched topics but couldn't find the answers I'm after.
I'm about to start renovating my kitchen and want to block up the external doorway and fit an alternative exit to the rear through the adjacent dining room. I've had plenty of experience with most aspects of DIY but never been involved in block work.
The house is built in 1905 with a typical cavity wall construction. The doorway has a concrete step underneath with no DPC (i don't think?)
Can any one give me a brief guide on what I need and where to start?
Do I need acrow props when I remove doorway prior to blocking up, and do i need to install a damp proof course?
Do I need to tie blocks to existing wall and between cavity?
Do i also need it oking by building inspector?
Many thanks in advance,
007