Brick & Block

561 topics in this forum

1. Multiple hairline cracks

   By Moggaman, May 17, 2023
   • 3 replies
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   • Moggaman
   • May 17, 2023

2. Beam and Block For First Floor

   By Sarah29, May 7, 2023
   • 8 replies
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   • Iceverge
   • May 8, 2023

3. block / block with full cavity

   By LSB, April 29, 2023
   • 4 replies
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   • LSB
   • April 29, 2023

4. Loose Block

   By GrantMcscott, April 18, 2023
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   • GrantMcscott
   • April 18, 2023

5. Brick work when top of concrete trench is level with tarmac

   By greenbanana, April 16, 2023
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   • Canski
   • April 16, 2023

6. How would you finish round these windows?

   By Barryscotland, September 2, 2022
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   • Barryscotland
   • April 12, 2023

7. sand / cement calculation for 4:1 ratio

   By LSB, April 10, 2023
   • 11 replies
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   • Brickie
   • April 10, 2023

8. Face brick mortar gauging consistency?

   By ruggers, April 8, 2023
   • 6 replies
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   • Canski
   • April 9, 2023

9. 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

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

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

11. blocks to use

    By LSB, March 26, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • LSB
    • March 26, 2023

12. Just got the foundation layout

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

13. Attaching a batten to a steel lintel

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

14. Suspended floor detail

    By Jimbo37, March 1, 2023   

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

15. Bricking up a fireplace - Ventilation?

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

16. 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

17. Windows vs Cavity wall position

    By Jimbo37, February 23, 2023   

    • cavity wall
    • window position
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      Tagged with:

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

18. support on straight wall

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

19. Cavity Wall support for sliding doors.

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

20. Wall Plate Straps

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

21. DIY Air Tightness Test

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

22. part blocks

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

23. Can an external wall become internal ?

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

24. 10mm mortar, or not? 1 2

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

25. 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