Search found 3 matches

by Les Symonds
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Adding a window appeerture to a concrete block wall
Replies: 2
Views: 4685

Mnay thanks, Perry...I had already bought the diamond tipped disc in preference to just 'knocking through'. The info about insulation was very useful.
by Les Symonds
Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: HELP brick shed
Replies: 3
Views: 6106

that's just too vague a question and no sensible member of this, or any other forum, would risk giving an answer. You'd have to establish whether or not the walls are an integral part of the structure supporting the roof and then add reinforcing, in the form of suitable lintels, into the walls befor...
by Les Symonds
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Adding a window appeerture to a concrete block wall
Replies: 2
Views: 4685

Adding a window appeerture to a concrete block wall

Hi...I'm about to knock through a concrete block cavity wall to add a window...where can I get info on how to finish the exposed edges of the blockwork? Issues such as how to close off the exposed cavity, where to add a dpc would be useful, as would a drawing .
Any help appreciated...thanks...Les
It is currently Sun Dec 22, 2024 6:03 am