General Structural Issues

258 topics in this forum

1. Information for a structural engineer

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

2. Block vs Gabions

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

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

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

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

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

5. Attaching Vertical Louvres - advice, please.

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

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

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

7. Anybody recognise this stuff.

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

8. Subsidence options

   By Jilly, July 23, 2019
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   • Mr Punter
   • July 25, 2019

9. joist Concern Around Joist Notching/Cutting Works Undertaken

   By JRR, July 10, 2019   

   • extractor fan ventilation
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   • Rob99
   • July 10, 2019

10. Structural survey

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

11. Notching trusses for Lateral restraint straps

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

12. If you think your retaining wall is big!

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

13. Stud Wall Construction & Insulation

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

14. Any ideas on this large external crack?

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

15. Method for fixing JJI joists to solid timber rafters

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

16. Strongbacks 1 2

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

17. MAQ

    By MAQ, December 9, 2018
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    • Mr Punter
    • December 9, 2018

18. Soakaway System

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

19. Cracks in House Extension on clay soil?

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

20. Retaining wall and habitable spaces

    By Moonshine, October 4, 2018
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    • bissoejosh
    • October 6, 2018

21. Metal web joist spacing

    By Triassic, September 16, 2018
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    • PeterW
    • September 17, 2018

22. Setting out 1 2

    By vivienz, May 29, 2018   

    • setting out
    • foundations
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    • jack
    • September 16, 2018

23. Retaining Wall UK 1 2

    By Waza, July 14, 2018
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 15, 2018

24. Sole Plate Timber

    By Triassic, May 29, 2018
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    • Ed_MK
    • July 12, 2018

25. Delayed facing brick supply, how high can the inner blockwork go?

    By epsilonGreedy, June 11, 2018
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • June 12, 2018