General Structural Issues

266 topics in this forum

1. Door Opening adjacent extension opening column

   By ricardo100671, July 14
   • 4 replies
   • 195 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • July 14

2. Cracks to brickwork

   By Jayr, June 27
   • 11 replies
   • 461 views
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   • Jayr
   • June 30

3. Safe placement of holes in structural brick wall

   By moonbug, June 26
   • 3 replies
   • 199 views
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   • moonbug
   • June 27

4. House retrofit, knee wall/roof structure

   By HugoR, June 19   

   • roof
   • studs
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     • roof
     • studs
     • structure
   • 8 replies
   • 396 views
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   • HugoR
   • June 26

5. Structural Engineer recommendations - South area of Hampshire?

   By Del-inquent, June 10
   • 5 replies
   • 315 views
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   • George
   • June 11

6. Path at back of garage

   By Bob123, May 21
   • 3 replies
   • 405 views
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   • Bob123
   • May 21

7. Is it necessary to pour concrete screed over a precast floor? (hollowcore)

   By MariaD, May 19
   • 6 replies
   • 437 views
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   • George
   • May 20

8. Anyone able to advise on using an inverted bowstring truss for mezzanine floor supports

   By Chris HB, May 2
   • 5 replies
   • 492 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • May 4

9. Building new build on coal mine post subsidence

   By ColdOutside, April 7
   • 4 replies
   • 643 views
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   • Ferdinand
   • April 8

10. 150mm concrete blocks garage

    By Trev1, April 5   

    • piers
    • 5 replies
    • 623 views
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    • Iceverge
    • April 7

11. Scaffold safety on a neighbouring site

    By Residential build, February 29
    • 14 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Andehh
    • April 7

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

    By Redbeard, April 2
    • 0 replies
    • 405 views
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    • Redbeard
    • April 2

13. Flitch beam help / feedback

    By stu w, March 17
    • 16 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 23

14. Aperture for stairs

    By goodbyegti, March 30, 2023
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • goodbyegti
    • March 20

15. Ground Protection Mats?

    By Alan Ambrose, March 10
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • March 11

16. Retaining walls required before garage foundation

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

17. Compressive Strength - insulation behind ledger board

    By jayc89, September 29, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • NandM
    • March 3

18. Need for noggins in supporting wall?

    By Omnibuswoman, February 10
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • George
    • February 14

19. Timber Frame Soleplate overhanging cavity

    By john0wingnut, January 30
    • 17 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • john0wingnut
    • February 11

20. Steel Beam Thermal Break Alternatives?

    By bildbildbild, January 22   

    • steel
    • beam
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      • beam
      • thermal
      • break
    • 5 replies
    • 819 views
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    • Conor
    • February 3

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

    By Gaf, January 31
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Mr Blobby
    • February 1

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

    By bildbildbild, November 21, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 983 views
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    • bildbildbild
    • January 22

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

    By Bruce, January 20
    • 0 replies
    • 713 views
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    • Bruce
    • January 20

24. Slack joists in hangers

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

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

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