Drilling into damp proof membrane

[kevin_robson]

Thanks for the response.
Checked and the bricks should be about £50.

I will look into what is involved. I might just pay my local builder to do it for me though - not sure I fancy my first ever wall to be part of the house.

 

[Softus]

Thanks for the response.
Checked and the bricks should be about £50.

I will look into what is involved. I might just pay my local builder to do it for me though - not sure I fancy my first ever wall to be part of the house.

Whoa there - this wall isn't structural is it? That's a whole different kettle of fish.

 

[kevin_robson]

Yes and No.
It was/is structural, but has an RSJ in it.
The wall I'll be building will be to replace some wooden french doors, so it shouldn't be supporting anything.

 

[Softus]

In that case this would be an ideal first wall, because a garden one would be ornamental, and any other would be structural.

 

[noseall]

for an internal abutted wall use stainless steel wall starters.

always use dpc even off a membraned floor.

use lightweight airated blocks, celcon, thermalite or similar.