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by neil_sykes987
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Carport Insulation and Sound Proofing
Replies: 0
Views: 2431

Carport Insulation and Sound Proofing

hi, firstly I'd like to say hello to everyone here, this is a wonderful site and resource. I have a quick question about our outside carport ceiling. We might be using the below combination. - 200mm rockwool in-between the joists - cement board below screws into joists - plastered over should we use...
by neil_sykes987
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Pier Foundation and Using Slate Tiles
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Re: Pier Foundation and Using Slate Tiles

hi, thanks for the info, had a closer look and there is a dpc membrain on the upper bricks, thanks for letting me know, really amazing contributor
by neil_sykes987
Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Pier Foundation and Using Slate Tiles
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Pier Foundation and Using Slate Tiles

hi, I'm having a home extension made and the builders have used slate tiles ontop of the foundation blocks as a base.
Is this a normal practice or should the foundation blocks be the same span as the bricks ontop.

I've kindly attached some images of one of the pier foundations

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p0amz3ly571i ... STCca?dl=0

kind regards

neil
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