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1. Minor settlement cracks and decor - question

   By Jimbo37, November 30, 2024   

   • settlement cracks
   • paint
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   • Jimbo37
   • December 2, 2024

2. Using 75mm-wide blocks for inner skin, instead of 100mm?

   By ectoplasmosis, December 13, 2023
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   • Jane W
   • October 20, 2024

3. Blocks for inner skin

   By Jane W, October 16, 2024
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   • nod
   • October 16, 2024

4. Wet weather and mortar

   By LSB, May 6, 2023
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   • EdSt
   • October 1, 2024

5. thermalite block insulation

   By smart51, March 20, 2022
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   • Jane W
   • September 30, 2024

6. Foundation Detail and Waterproofing

   By GEO-PAR, September 26, 2024
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   • GEO-PAR
   • September 26, 2024

7. Block extension with external floor level above internal

   By lookseehear, September 19, 2024
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   • Mr Punter
   • September 21, 2024

8. Thermal Bridging on a door threshold - round 2

   By SBMS, September 19, 2024
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   • SBMS
   • September 20, 2024

9. Cold bridging on internal block wall

   By LaChab, September 19, 2024
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   • LaChab
   • September 19, 2024

10. Brick match - light red

    By SBMS, September 9, 2024
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    • Roundtuit
    • September 10, 2024

11. Door threshold detailing over cavity

    By SBMS, September 2, 2024
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    • SBMS
    • September 3, 2024

12. Building internal steps

    By Overthefence, August 23, 2024
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    • Oz07
    • September 3, 2024

13. Foundation aerated blocks, marmox, beads below DPC 1 2

    By SBMS, August 29, 2024
    • 41 replies
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    • SBMS
    • September 1, 2024

14. Positioning of DPM for inner walls

    By Gaf, August 31, 2024
    • 2 replies
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    • Gaf
    • September 1, 2024

15. Fixing bolts for 7.3n aircrete blocks

    By LSB, August 31, 2024
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    • LSB
    • August 31, 2024

16. Floor joists: in blockwork, on masonry hangers or on ringbeam?

    By SBMS, August 30, 2024
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    • Mike
    • August 30, 2024

17. Brick bond at window reveals for non metric sized openings?

    By ruggers, August 28, 2024
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    • ruggers
    • August 30, 2024

18. Tony Tray vs Joist Seals

    By SBMS, August 29, 2024
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    • Dave Jones
    • August 29, 2024

19. Detail sketch help

    By KAZAAD, August 20, 2024
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    • TommoUK
    • August 21, 2024

20. What size of door?

    By CalvinHobbes, August 14, 2024
    • 2 replies
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    • Dave Jones
    • August 15, 2024

21. Porch extension floor slab DPM to DPC

    By Don33e, August 15, 2024
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    • Don33e
    • August 15, 2024

22. Brick plinth extra costs

    By Lincolnshire Ian, August 9, 2024
    • 4 replies
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    • nod
    • August 9, 2024

23. Construction in the front yard (front garden)

    By JohnBishop, August 8, 2024
    • 5 replies
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    • JohnBishop
    • August 8, 2024

24. What type of lintel for internal cavity wall with opening.

    By LSB, August 5, 2024
    • 7 replies
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    • LSB
    • August 5, 2024

25. Blocks on IG Lintels

    By LSB, July 30, 2024
    • 16 replies
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    • DannyT
    • August 3, 2024