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by loomo
Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Load Bearing Wall
Replies: 4
Views: 3999

hard to work out what you mean from the information you give. how far does it stop from the ceiling? possibly it's just a wall to add stability to the main wall. more info would help to solve your problem.
by loomo
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: how to remove brick facia from indoor fire place?
Replies: 2
Views: 4209

when you say a brick fascia do you mean real bricks? if so then your probably ok to take it down to wherever you want it to. usually when fireplaces are built the main structure and flue etc are formed straight away to get it up through the building and roof so it can be made watertight as quick as ...
by loomo
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: cavity wall ties
Replies: 3
Views: 4216

if your neighbours are getting it done either side of you then don't worry to much about it(especially if the terrace is in a straight line) have a look round your window's and see if it look's like there is lateral movement. obviously on the outside where the window meets the brickwork but don't co...
by loomo
Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: rendering interior
Replies: 7
Views: 17773

we did a test when i was an apprentice at college and it was found that even minute amounts of washing up liquid in a mortar mix reduce the setting strength of structure's etc by a hell of a lot. .
by loomo
Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:56 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: building on existing patio
Replies: 2
Views: 4040

yeah dig it up and put a foundation in. just dig it down till you get to a stable footing and obviously making it wide enough for the blockwork. leave a bit of scarcement either side,ie, if it's nine inch block then have four inch of concrete remaining either side.
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