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by xavi99
Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: insultion between floors
Replies: 1
Views: 2013

Re: insultion between floors

Bg Regs standard is 100 mm glassfibre for sound insulation purposes.
by xavi99
Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp on internal walls
Replies: 2
Views: 2271

Re: Damp on internal walls

Hi, It is always very difficult to diagnose damp problems from a post. However, I have seen rising damp on several occasions where a chemical injection dpc has been installed, the plaster hacked off and replaced up to 1m and then after a while a line of damp appears above the replaced plaster. This ...
by xavi99
Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower Water Trap Problem - Anti Vac?
Replies: 9
Views: 16511

Re: Shower Water Trap Problem - Anti Vac?

Dear Anthony, My understanding is that an anti vac trap only prevents to the trap being pulled on the trap that it is fitted to. However, perhaps you could google anti vac trap, find a manufacturer and ask their tech dept. I've always found most manufacturers tech depts to be very helpful. Good luck...
by xavi99
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower Water Trap Problem - Anti Vac?
Replies: 9
Views: 16511

Re: Shower Water Trap Problem - Anti Vac?

Anthony, a few thoughts; Is it both basins that cause the trap to be pulled out? Shower trap will be very shallow and difficult to replace /alter. Anti vac traps to the whb's will only prevent the traps to those basins being pulled. Fitting an anti vac trap to the shower will stop this being pulled....
by xavi99
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Lathe and Plaster Ceiling/quarry tiled floor
Replies: 2
Views: 2721

Re: Lathe and Plaster Ceiling/quarry tiled floor

If the lathe and plaster ceiling is in good condition then it's probably best to leave in place and board over. This would usually be a layer of chicken wire nailed through to the joists and then plasterboard fixed over. The chicken wire is to take the weight of any lathe and plaster if it cracks an...
by xavi99
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Drain insurance
Replies: 1
Views: 2405

Re: Drain insurance

I do not see why not particularly if the trees belong to a neighbouring property. Check your policy and speak to the insurance company. The only issues I have heard about with drains are pitch fibre pipes which tend to delaminate from inside and deform with load over time, although I beleive that th...
by xavi99
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Part P
Replies: 1
Views: 1631

Part P

Consultation out now from DCLG about repealing Part P so no longer part of the regs!

Hurray!!
by xavi99
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Conservatories and Orangeries Forum
Topic: Conservatory floor
Replies: 7
Views: 7515

Re: Conservatory floor

Don't forget you can install a liquid dpm which is painted on the concrete.
by xavi99
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Manhole cover Regulations?
Replies: 1
Views: 3126

Re: Manhole cover Regulations?

They need to be securely bedded in and not allow surface water penetration.

Hope you were ok.
by xavi99
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Barn Conversions Forum
Topic: Triiso Super 10
Replies: 12
Views: 34921

Re: Triiso Super 10

Leopo If you have not already made a regs application then use an approved inspector. They want your business so are much more helpful and much more flexible. Most accept tri iso. Please note that there has been a recent determination on the dclg site throwing out manufacturers claims about multi fo...
by xavi99
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Extending a dormer-style house ?
Replies: 2
Views: 6524

Re: Extending a dormer-style house ?

It's a fairly straightforward thing to do but will probably require a structural engineers input. The dormer section which sticks out will have a roof that needs to be supported at the base of the walls and where the roof joins with the main roof pitch.

Find an architect and discuss.

hth
by xavi99
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Brickwork Movement
Replies: 3
Views: 2595

Re: Brickwork Movement

Could also be differntial movement as the extension foundation moves whilst the house foundation is settled?
by xavi99
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Brickwork Movement
Replies: 3
Views: 2595

Re: Brickwork Movement

I would guess that the single skin extension is only on a slab foundation and so is moving / subsiding. Straps would only cause the brickwork to crack further along.

I do not think that you have much option but to consider underpinning. Is it worth consulting your insurance?

hth, good luck

xavi
by xavi99
Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Building a single skin block garage - Required foundations?
Replies: 2
Views: 82286

Re: Building a single skin block garage - Required foundatio

Foundations, traditional strip would be min 1m deep excavation, 450 mm min width, 750 mm depth of concrete. Does depend on ground conditions. Oversite - 150 mm well compacted hardcore, (25 mm sand blinding, 1200 guage dpm if you want one), 100 mm concrete with one layer A142 reinforcing mesh. Altern...
by xavi99
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Price for clearing blocked pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 2467

Re: Price for clearing blocked pipe

Have you tired plughole unblocker, available from all good hardware shops?
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