General Structural Issues

258 topics in this forum

1. Building new build on coal mine post subsidence

   By ColdOutside, April 7
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   • Ferdinand
   • April 8

2. 150mm concrete blocks garage

   By Trev1, April 5   

   • piers
   • 5 replies
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   • Iceverge
   • April 7

3. Scaffold safety on a neighbouring site

   By Residential build, February 29
   • 14 replies
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   • Andehh
   • April 7

4. Wall tie survey/replacement co. in South Yorkshire - recommendations please?

   By Redbeard, April 2
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   • Redbeard
   • April 2

5. Flitch beam help / feedback

   By stu w, March 17
   • 16 replies
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   • Gus Potter
   • March 23

6. Aperture for stairs

   By goodbyegti, March 30, 2023
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   • goodbyegti
   • March 20

7. Ground Protection Mats?

   By Alan Ambrose, March 10
   • 6 replies
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • March 11

8. Retaining walls required before garage foundation

   By wertert, April 19, 2023
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   • wertert
   • March 3

9. Compressive Strength - insulation behind ledger board

   By jayc89, September 29, 2023
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   • NandM
   • March 3

10. Need for noggins in supporting wall?

    By Omnibuswoman, February 10
    • 8 replies
    • 668 views
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    • George
    • February 14

11. Timber Frame Soleplate overhanging cavity

    By john0wingnut, January 30
    • 17 replies
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    • john0wingnut
    • February 11

12. Steel Beam Thermal Break Alternatives?

    By bildbildbild, January 22   

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    • 5 replies
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    • Conor
    • February 3

13. Hollowcore Conrete Slab 1st Floor and 100mm Blockwork

    By Gaf, January 31
    • 6 replies
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    • Mr Blobby
    • February 1

14. External Insulation and External Metal Cladding on an Existing House.

    By bildbildbild, November 21, 2022
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    • bildbildbild
    • January 22

15. Cylinder in loft, first floor walls not on load bearing supports

    By Bruce, January 20
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    • Bruce
    • January 20

16. Slack joists in hangers

    By CptFfolkes, January 9
    • 5 replies
    • 633 views
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    • SuperPav
    • January 9

17. Strongboys for external wall lintel removal on two storey house.

    By The Dude, January 4
    • 3 replies
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    • nod
    • January 4

18. Any SEs in the forum? Looking for a second opinion

    By ash_scotland88, December 10, 2023
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    • Kelvin
    • December 15, 2023

19. Garden wall is failing - How can I save it?

    By johnannik, December 9, 2023
    • 15 replies
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    • Canski
    • December 12, 2023

20. Cavity steel beam sizes

    By yahoo5000, November 9, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 736 views
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    • MartinGT
    • December 3, 2023

21. Bolted joints without spacers, torsion on aluminum frame

    By regrets, November 22, 2023
    • 19 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • November 25, 2023

22. Drilling joists and other supporting structure.

    By andreas, November 10, 2023
    • 7 replies
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    • Temp
    • November 12, 2023

23. Roof Spread - Vaulted Hip Roof

    By J4mes, November 2, 2023
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    • J4mes
    • November 2, 2023

24. Nearby Piling, advice needed!

    By Residential build, October 26, 2023
    • 23 replies
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • November 2, 2023

25. Changing stud spacing on internal wall in loft conversion

    By Del-inquent, October 5, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 977 views
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    • Del-inquent
    • October 23, 2023