Brick & Block

482 topics in this forum

1. Using Foamglas (or similar) between steel/masonry bearings (eg padstones or chimney propping)

   By lineweight, March 31, 2023
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   • Tom
   • April 3, 2023

2. What stage of build to put passive purple/blower

   By health mechanic, March 26, 2023
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   • Sparrowhawk
   • March 27, 2023

3. blocks to use

   By LSB, March 26, 2023
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   • LSB
   • March 26, 2023

4. Just got the foundation layout

   By CalvinHobbes, March 16, 2023
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   • Declan52
   • March 16, 2023

5. Attaching a batten to a steel lintel

   By RachelGodfrey, March 3, 2023
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   • Nickfromwales
   • March 6, 2023

6. Suspended floor detail

   By Jimbo37, March 1, 2023   

   • susended floor
   • aluminum sheet
   • 3 replies
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   • Jimbo37
   • March 1, 2023

7. Bricking up a fireplace - Ventilation?

   By Steve1309, January 14, 2023
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   • larry
   • February 28, 2023

8. Can I build a workshop or a garage with concrete commons?

   By mark brickie, February 25, 2023
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   • mark brickie
   • February 25, 2023

9. Windows vs Cavity wall position

   By Jimbo37, February 23, 2023   

   • cavity wall
   • window position
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • cavity wall
     • window position
     • windows
     • blockwork reveals
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   • dpmiller
   • February 24, 2023

10. support on straight wall

    By LSB, February 21, 2023
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    • LSB
    • February 24, 2023

11. Cavity Wall support for sliding doors.

    By Warrentdo, October 27, 2022
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    • Miek
    • February 21, 2023

12. Wall Plate Straps

    By richo106, February 20, 2023
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    • richo106
    • February 21, 2023

13. DIY Air Tightness Test

    By richo106, February 16, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • Jenki
    • February 20, 2023

14. part blocks

    By LSB, February 20, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • Declan52
    • February 20, 2023

15. Can an external wall become internal ?

    By Pigsfoot, February 15, 2023
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    • Jenki
    • February 15, 2023

16. 10mm mortar, or not? 1 2

    By Post and beam, January 26, 2023
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    • Post and beam
    • February 13, 2023

17. Brick cladding when the glazing is already installed ?

    By Post and beam, February 10, 2023
    • 16 replies
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    • eandg
    • February 12, 2023

18. “Soily” mortar in Garden store

    By Rrs93, February 5, 2023
    • 8 replies
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    • larry
    • February 8, 2023

19. Can anyone provide a potential cost to clad this in brick please

    By Post and beam, February 7, 2023
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    • Post and beam
    • February 7, 2023

20. Internal room slab - is a filler needed round the perimeter?

    By Crunchynut, February 6, 2023
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    • 460 views
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    • Crunchynut
    • February 6, 2023

21. Trench block or cavity with infill below DPC advice required? 1 2

    By ruggers, December 31, 2022
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    • ruggers
    • February 6, 2023

22. Is this battening sufficient?

    By RachelGodfrey, February 1, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • RachelGodfrey
    • February 3, 2023

23. Face brick water absorption below DPC advice required

    By ruggers, January 19, 2023
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    • Temp
    • January 29, 2023

24. Return block window/door opes

    By JackofAll, January 27, 2023
    • 2 replies
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    • JackofAll
    • January 27, 2023

25. Brick Match

    By jayc89, December 13, 2022
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    • twice round the block
    • January 6, 2023