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by ashymoko
Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Remove and replace external concrete window sill
Replies: 3
Views: 23824

the window frame will most certainly be sitting ontop of the cill. depending on the style of glazing you have will depend on how easy the window will be to locate the screws and take out. If it is an older style window its likely to be gasket glazed which may require new gasket once youve taken the ...
by ashymoko
Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: REMOVAL OF A LOAD BEARING WALL AND REPLACEMENT WITH A RSJ
Replies: 5
Views: 19777

Re: RSJ AND PADSTONE

A padstone is a concrete pad either pre made or cast in situe. It sits on top of a pier usually constructed of engineering bricks and is usually a specification required by the building inspector or structual engineer as part of a load bearing support design. It gets specified with varient thickness...
by ashymoko
Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: removing external render
Replies: 1
Views: 8867

Re: removing external render

You may find that if its been rendered : a: the removal of the render may prove hard to and will almost definatly deface some of the bricks. b: the bricks beneath the render will be layed in the fashion of that the builder was aware that it was being rendered and it probably wont be the best of qual...
by ashymoko
Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Render
Replies: 1
Views: 6609

Re: Render

I always use a product called keim render. Its perfect for what you are looking for, although make sure whoever puts it on has used it before as its not applicated the same way as normal render. They also sell the special paint for the render or you can have it ready mixed in with the render. google...
by ashymoko
Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: removing brickwork
Replies: 1
Views: 3362

Re: removing brickwork

its very unlikely that its load bearing, although its always worth just chop ping out a small section of ceiling nxt to the offending wall to double check, or get up in the roofspace to have a look if you have access.

ash
by ashymoko
Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Remove and replace external concrete window sill
Replies: 3
Views: 23824

Re: Remove and replace external concrete window sill

Take the window out, itll make life a lot easier. if its a ground floor window just get someone to help you take it out. If its a first floor window its probly better and safer to pay someone to do the job.

Ash
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