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by trent900
Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Widening Concrete Base and Fears of Cracking?
Replies: 3
Views: 3233

Re: Widening Concrete Base and Fears of Cracking?

Here's a stupid idea from a non-expert: Leave the ground works as-is. Build the structure above using timber framing (not sure if you were planning a timber or masonry structure). Resin anchor the soleplates on top of a DPC then put treated joists to your desired room width and floor over that. This...
by trent900
Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:41 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Underpinning 1900's End Terrace for Loft Conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 6085

Re: Underpinning 1900's End Terrace for Loft Conversion

I'm only a humble homeowner like you, and this is months after your question. I am not an expert but I have done some DIY structural engineering work which went OK, so I'll be brave: I have no idea how common underpinning for a loft conversion is. As I say, not a tradesman. I guess there will be sev...
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