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by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Laying a concrete floor with two levels of dpc
Replies: 2
Views: 6295

floor

i would suggest you allow several weeks to allow drying as you are right that the moisture will be trapped. using a dehumifier on a low setting would help but dont dryout too fast. air circulation is best but this time of year and damp air doesnt help
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by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Removing cladding from chimney breast
Replies: 2
Views: 5666

chimney breat

im not quite sure what you mean by your description ut if i have it right you could remove the canopy and any projection. you could then batten over it or build a frame work around it and cladd it with your choice or plasterboard over it and decorate to match the rest of the room. remember however t...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Problem small cupboard door
Replies: 2
Views: 4442

cupboard door

can i suggest , depending on door style, getting a quote from a joiner to manufacture you a replacement. If you wanted to remove cupboard, relocation of alarm panel upwards is normally ok as most if not all cable come from above although this is usually if panel is on the ground floor. moving consum...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Lowering loft floor to get head height in loft
Replies: 5
Views: 16847

loft height

could i suggest a dormer roof or a type of atrium to give you the additional height. both obviously need planning but an atrium looks fantastic, gives great light a view plus loads of ventilation if incorporated.
you could construct roof to match existing pitch of house.
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by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: loft floor joists
Replies: 4
Views: 7894

bolting joists

i would suggest using bzp m12 coach bolts or studding. use a large plated washer also. offset the bolts from the center line also to spread the compression which will help to minimise any splitting if the timber moisture content reduces in the new timber.
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by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Piled foundations
Replies: 6
Views: 25561

piled foundations

i suggest you opt for a reinforced concrete raft and turn the reinforcing into the founation edges. i cant see why you would need mini piling for the loading of a conservatory. use a polysulphide joint between the conservatory and the house.
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