Brick & Block

580 topics in this forum

1. sand / cement calculation for 4:1 ratio

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

2. Face brick mortar gauging consistency?

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

3. 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

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

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

5. blocks to use

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

6. Just got the foundation layout

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

7. Attaching a batten to a steel lintel

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

8. Suspended floor detail

   By Jimbo37, March 1, 2023   

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

9. Bricking up a fireplace - Ventilation?

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. support on straight wall

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

13. Cavity Wall support for sliding doors.

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

14. Wall Plate Straps

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

15. DIY Air Tightness Test

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

16. part blocks

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

17. Can an external wall become internal ?

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. “Soily” mortar in Garden store

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

21. 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

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

    By Crunchynut, February 6, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • Crunchynut
    • February 6, 2023

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

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

24. Is this battening sufficient?

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

25. Face brick water absorption below DPC advice required

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