General Structural Issues

313 topics in this forum

1. Advice re: structural support for a chimney stack

   By Alex L, December 20, 2019   

   • chimney stack
   • building regs
   • (and 2 more)

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     • chimney stack
     • building regs
     • structure
     • advice needed
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   • Ferdinand
   • December 22, 2019

2. SE's role/specing SE

   By eandg, December 2, 2019
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   • eandg
   • December 3, 2019

3. Spantherm

   By Judy C, November 22, 2019
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   • Judy C
   • November 26, 2019

4. 30s/40s outbuilding

   By deano85, November 2, 2019
   • 4 replies
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   • deano85
   • November 3, 2019

5. Removing square twist nails 1 2

   By MJNewton, October 29, 2019
   • 30 replies
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   • Barney12
   • November 2, 2019

6. Information for a structural engineer

   By Moonshine, November 1, 2019
   • 4 replies
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   • Bitpipe
   • November 2, 2019

7. Block vs Gabions

   By deuce22, October 10, 2019
   • 6 replies
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   • deuce22
   • October 13, 2019

8. Wide(r) sliding doors for the rear wall - what are the implications

   By oldkettle, October 1, 2019
   • 6 replies
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   • oldkettle
   • October 2, 2019

9. Searching for a Structural Engineer who specialises in ...

   By ToughButterCup, September 3, 2019
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   • Russell griffiths
   • September 3, 2019

10. Attaching Vertical Louvres - advice, please.

    By ToughButterCup, September 3, 2019
    • 5 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • September 3, 2019

11. Duct hole through cavity wall - shape/size?

    By andyscotland, August 8, 2019
    • 6 replies
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    • andyscotland
    • August 9, 2019

12. Anybody recognise this stuff.

    By MikeSharp01, August 3, 2019
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    • ProDave
    • August 3, 2019

13. Subsidence options

    By Jilly, July 23, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Mr Punter
    • July 25, 2019

14. joist Concern Around Joist Notching/Cutting Works Undertaken

    By JRR, July 10, 2019   

    • extractor fan ventilation
    • 6 replies
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    • Rob99
    • July 10, 2019

15. Structural survey

    By Jilly, April 30, 2019
    • 2 replies
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    • PeterW
    • April 30, 2019

16. Notching trusses for Lateral restraint straps

    By James1, February 19, 2019
    • 9 replies
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    • James1
    • February 20, 2019

17. If you think your retaining wall is big!

    By Moonshine, February 12, 2019
    • 8 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • February 12, 2019

18. Stud Wall Construction & Insulation

    By zoe61, January 22, 2019
    • 8 replies
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    • Big Neil
    • January 22, 2019

19. Any ideas on this large external crack?

    By iSelfBuild, January 7, 2019
    • 12 replies
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    • ProDave
    • January 8, 2019

20. Method for fixing JJI joists to solid timber rafters

    By willbish, December 18, 2018
    • 16 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • December 19, 2018

21. Strongbacks 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, December 13, 2018
    • 31 replies
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    • PeterW
    • December 16, 2018

22. MAQ

    By MAQ, December 9, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Mr Punter
    • December 9, 2018

23. Soakaway System

    By Simon Ennis, October 22, 2018
    • 1 reply
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    • Jeremy Harris
    • October 22, 2018

24. Cracks in House Extension on clay soil?

    By MAB, October 14, 2018
    • 2 replies
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    • Declan52
    • October 14, 2018

25. Retaining wall and habitable spaces

    By Moonshine, October 4, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • bissoejosh
    • October 6, 2018