Hi guys
Is a vapour control barrier the same as a damp proof membrane? Iām asking as I have a load left over from my slab and wonder if I can lay it on top of the insulation to be used as the VCL? Would building control be happy?
Hi Gus. We had to grind a vertical Dpc into the existing wall because bc insisted it. Itās only 15-20mm in so not going to compromise the brickwork in any way and in my mind it does seem like good practice. You are right in it being a sheltered spot however. We will be going with 100mm celotex with screed on the top but I donāt understand what you mean but perimeter vertical insulation? The walls will be bonded and plastered. At the moment I think my best option is to grind a 25mm groove into the blockwork a fraction above the Dpc and gripfill the Dpm in and then cement it in completely. It would give me peace of mind. Iām open to other suggestions however š
Yeah, I donāt think heās talking about feet lower, perhaps one course of bricks lower, but the truth is get it right, obviously measuring, perhaps laser level and drill some exploration holes to find my exist floor joists?
Not really, Iāve obviously got structural calcs and the job is very straight forward (2 walls out and a flat roof). I understand and know where everything will go and Iām on site all the time. Apart from the stress, which Iād get anyhow thereās not a massive need for the plans
Iām due in the next couple weeks to put a huge steel across the middle of my extension which will be supporting an extended bedroom. Last night I was almost having panic attacks that the steel will go in and the floor heights wonāt match! Can anyone give me some tips on how to make sure my heights are all correct other than using a tape measure. I donāt have detailed plans
Yes weāve got wall started ties in, you canāt see them because they donāt go on a rail they drill in every few course see⦠https://www.selcobw.com/staifix-stainless-steel-wall-starter-tie-pack-10
there is also a vertical Dpm in the adjoining. Thatās there because BC told us to put it there.
Look if Iām honest itās partly my fault, I knew it needed to tuck in but was distracted and before I knew it the time went by. Iām paying the bricklayer on a day rate and donāt want to demolish and start again. But do you have any better ideas other than grinding it in? Appreciate the reply
Along one of my walls the Dpm hasnāt been over lapped into the inner skin, itās also in places not long enough to get in there anyway.
is the best option to grind out a channel in the Dpc course and mortar it in and also tape more to it where itās short ?
Iāve started a 60 sq m kitchen extension project building it myself. Iām thinking and hoping Iām going to get it done within 60,000and with builders pricing at 2000 a sq m a massive saving - thatās not taking into account my own wages however. Problem is Iām not a builder and itās a stressful and nerve wracking project with errors plentiful. Iām out of the ground and steels on order, but a long way to go. Anyone happy to give me any words of comfort welcome š¤