Hi Guys,
Building a single storey extension in 215 blocks and
Looking for a few answers to help me understand things better before going ahead with Builder.
I have been given the go ahead to use a lintel over the drain that runs along the back of the house between the existing foundations and the new.
The lintel will be 1.5 Metres long to bridge the Gap and width big enough to take the 215 blocks I am using.
However the Existing foundations were not exposed when I had the visit and upon exposing them I find they are Maximum 150mm out from house but are quite rough and bumpy. Is this ok or do I need to get the Inspector back now its exposed.
House was built in 1930's not sure if this is normal, Can I grind them flat.
There is signs of pebble dash so maybe its just this and ok to chip back?
Also If ok to proceed how is the existing foundation brought up to level with the New, its to large a gap for Mortar.
Building a single storey extension in 215 blocks and
Looking for a few answers to help me understand things better before going ahead with Builder.
I have been given the go ahead to use a lintel over the drain that runs along the back of the house between the existing foundations and the new.
The lintel will be 1.5 Metres long to bridge the Gap and width big enough to take the 215 blocks I am using.
However the Existing foundations were not exposed when I had the visit and upon exposing them I find they are Maximum 150mm out from house but are quite rough and bumpy. Is this ok or do I need to get the Inspector back now its exposed.
House was built in 1930's not sure if this is normal, Can I grind them flat.
There is signs of pebble dash so maybe its just this and ok to chip back?
Also If ok to proceed how is the existing foundation brought up to level with the New, its to large a gap for Mortar.