General Structural Issues

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1. step-wise brick cracks

   By Ruben, July 31, 2022
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   • saveasteading
   • August 1, 2022

2. Advice on internal wall removal

   By 83dons, July 25, 2022
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   • Simplysimon
   • July 25, 2022

3. Newel post load bearing?

   By CAdam, July 21, 2022
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   • Simplysimon
   • July 21, 2022

4. Digging Back Close to Garden Office Base

   By jamesmonk83, July 11, 2022
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   • Radian
   • July 13, 2022

5. How to tell if it's load bearing?

   By Candiceschmitz, July 3, 2022
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   • George
   • July 4, 2022

6. How much load can my loft take?

   By tomhutch, June 26, 2022
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   • George
   • June 27, 2022

7. Connection between masonry / timber frame - render cracking

   By Moonshine, June 25, 2022
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   • Moonshine
   • June 26, 2022

8. Widening chimney fireplace opening

   By JamesF_80, June 17, 2022
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   • saveasteading
   • June 21, 2022

9. Structural roof design help...

   By matthyde83, June 9, 2022
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   • George
   • June 15, 2022

10. Building Warrant Disappointment

    By Ian W, June 9, 2022
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    • Simplysimon
    • June 9, 2022

11. Advice required: Increasing existing window opening to take bifolds

    By B52s, June 8, 2022
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    • B52s
    • June 9, 2022

12. Exposing foundation for inspection....single story addon to garage

    By antsals, June 5, 2022
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    • antsals
    • June 5, 2022

13. Bungalow internal wall taking purlin? Foundation depth

    By tombo8383, May 2, 2020
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    • Dave666
    • May 18, 2022

14. I Joists & metalwork

    By matthyde83, May 14, 2022
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    • joe90
    • May 14, 2022

15. Floor Levelling

    By lstevensuk, May 4, 2022
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    • lstevensuk
    • May 4, 2022

16. Badly cracked and loose brick wall

    By tvrulesme, May 1, 2022   

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    • cracks on interior walls
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    • tvrulesme
    • May 1, 2022

17. Structural engineer issues… help!

    By matthyde83, April 13, 2022
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    • matthyde83
    • April 15, 2022

18. Cracks to worry about?

    By JamesB, April 10, 2022
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    • tonyshouse
    • April 11, 2022

19. OSB on some internal studwalls?

    By ashthekid, April 3, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • April 3, 2022

20. "Accessible threshold" compliance - drainage detail

    By Hastings, March 20, 2022
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    • Russell griffiths
    • March 20, 2022

21. Does an SE need to be local?

    By CotswoldDoItUpper, March 19, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 20, 2022

22. Structural Issues/Subsidence 1 2

    By Zak S, February 27, 2022
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    • Zak S
    • March 11, 2022

23. 'Nother fine mess: too tight for fireboard and comfort

    By ToughButterCup, January 31, 2022
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    • ToughButterCup
    • March 3, 2022

24. How do we choose a structural engineer?

    By CalvinHobbes, January 15, 2022
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    • Thorfun
    • March 1, 2022

25. Widening hallway

    By James94, February 16, 2022
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    • James94
    • February 16, 2022