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by stoneyboy
Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Loft Conversion-Brick on Wall Plate
Replies: 2
Views: 706

Re: Loft Conversion-Brick on Wall Plate

Hi granto1986,
Yes remove them but you may have to provide an alternative means of support for the felt/tiles e.g.a strip of ply along the eaves edge.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp on chimney breast 1st floor bedroom
Replies: 2
Views: 318

Re: Damp on chimney breast 1st floor bedroom

Hi flipflop808, The most likely cause is condensation forming at the top of the chimney. Warm air will rise up the chimney and when it gets to the cold bricks in the loft condensation will form. Try putting a very thick layer of fibre type insulation over the chimney. It will take many months for an...
by stoneyboy
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Our roofer is completely stumped.
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Our roofer is completely stumped.

Hi lhdad, Thanks for the extra information and pictures, these lead to further questions: Does your neighbours have a chimney and was it lowered to roof level as part of their roof replacement Your picture shows a roof covered in concrete tiles, is this the area above the party wall Was the undersla...
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas

Hi mcauleyalan,
Make the holes for the mirror screws a loose fit or you may get bowing of the plastic.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Our roofer is completely stumped.
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Our roofer is completely stumped.

Hi lhdad, It is difficult to diagnose possible problems without further details: What is the other side of the damp wall. Is it a single brick thick Does the wall extend up into the loft If the wall is a party wall does it extend up above roof level What type of tiles are on the roof Is the flat roo...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: Bathroom wall near toilet - splash protection ideas

Hi mcauleyalan, A sheet of clear plastic will protect the area to the side of the loo, fix at the top only using mirror screws so it can be removed for cleaning. This will not protect the skirtings nor the hole in the rear wall at pan level which will be a tenting target for those bored with the pan...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Dishwasher installation + kitchen unit space
Replies: 1
Views: 325

Re: Dishwasher installation + kitchen unit space

Hi fapoo, Provided you have a 60cm wide hole an integrated dishwasher will fit, it will have the added advantage that it will be designed so that a door can be fitted to the front. Check that the sink taps are located inside the unit under the sink, also you may have to remove any clips fitted in th...
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base
Replies: 9
Views: 453

Re: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base

Hi millsy5,
That’s a bit unfortunate, suggest since you will end up with a sandy mix if you use both sand and ballast, make it 1:2:2. Depending on the amount of clay in your building sand you may find the concrete surface not very durable so some form of covering may be needed.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Cutting a channel into a block wall.
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Re: Cutting a channel into a block wall.

Hi pablito,
Thanks for the update, hope it all works out OK.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 14, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Old house air vents
Replies: 2
Views: 351

Re: Old house air vents

Hi ljh, Whether these vents are still necessary will depend on your lifestyle eg do you dry clothes in the bedrooms, are the window always closed and do they have trickle vents. You could try sealing them up by fitting hit and miss grilles in place of the Louvre type vents. This will allow you to op...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 14, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Cutting a channel into a block wall.
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Re: Cutting a channel into a block wall.

Hi pablito, It is difficult to envisage the proposed geometric arrangement of the gates, steel piers, block wall and the gate operator. Once the gates are partly open the operator will be pulling sideways to the wall. Your proposal to build in a steel box may well work but you will be introducing a ...
by stoneyboy
Sat Sep 14, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base
Replies: 9
Views: 453

Re: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base

Hi millsy5,
It looks like your gravel is actually Type 1 fill, if so, this is not suitable for a concrete mix.
If you are assured by your supplier that it is gravel I suggest you use a 2:3:4 mix.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Thu Sep 12, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Cutting a channel into a block wall.
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Re: Cutting a channel into a block wall.

Hi pablito,
From your description it sounds like the gate hinges are centrally mounted in the posts/walls. Suggest you resite the hinges so that the operating mechanism will be outside the wall. Cutting a channel you describe in a 6ft wall is a recipe for a disaster.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Thu Sep 12, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base
Replies: 9
Views: 453

Re: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base

Hi millsy5, Due to the very irregular edge to the concrete under the shed walls a plastic sheet will not sit flat, will not support the concrete above it and will probably be pierced when you walk around laying the concrete. Use bits of roof tiles to raise the weld mesh above the base fill and cut t...
by stoneyboy
Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base
Replies: 9
Views: 453

Re: Looking for advice on concrete for shed base

Hi millsy5, Have a look on line for weld or fabric mesh, it usually comes in flat sheets. See what your local builders merchants have in stock. A wicker plate is fine for compacting fine materials but will run on top of coarse rubble, better to use a club hammer and make sure compaction is even, ok ...
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