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by Rob HIM
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Maximum bolt size when sistering joist
Replies: 4
Views: 24768

Regardless of the bolt size you need to use toothed timber connectors between the timbers and sq washer on the outside.
Glue will eventuarly breakdown under tension, so there needs to be a proper physical connect between the new and old floor members, hence toothed timber connectors.
by Rob HIM
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Neighbours Pile driving - needed survey??
Replies: 1
Views: 7521

I suggest you make a claim on your building insurance for subsidance if you feel that there is structural movement. Your insurance company may well then persue any claim you/they may have against the piling company. Legally i do not believe you could have stopped them, as the only legal recourse wou...
by Rob HIM
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Garden wall above a deep drop
Replies: 1
Views: 3247

K2(a) Only applies to stairs and ramps that form part of the building.

K3 (3.2) deals with external balconies and edges of roofs and would seem more applicable and this say that it should be at least 1100mm high.

Rob
by Rob HIM
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Do permitted development rights overide planning policy???
Replies: 10
Views: 15018

Hi Planning Permission is not required for the following; Porch (No) Unless; 1. The floor area exceeds 3ms 2. Any part is more than 3m high 3. More than 3M and NO part projects beyond the foremost wall of the house facing the highway. Garage ( possibly) You can build a garage up to 10m3 in volume wi...
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