Mr Punter
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Bear in mind what @Gus Potter pointed out. You won't easily get these to bear on the party walls and there is likely a lintel over a window on the outside walls which will mess you up.
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There you go. There is nothing you can do via the council. I very much doubt if that was how it was phrased. I am not sure why you have got so wound up about this, but I suggest you either take your neighbour to court or drop the matter.
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I have had an engineer specify joists at 200 centres for part of a floor, so it is not unheard of. We ended up splitting the span with a flitch beam so we could do 400 ctrs.
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Buying slabs of timber.
Mr Punter replied to Russell griffiths's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
I thought the outer bits were less prone to cupping. Is this from Vastern? -
Are some snots and caps a problem on the inside of a new brick wall?
Mr Punter replied to Bounce's topic in Brick & Block
The point is it could make the property unsaleable. I agree that badly fitted pir boards are hopeless. The EPS beads and cavity batts are non contentious. -
As per my previous advice, if the Local Authority don't think it is an issue you will need to take your neighbour to court. If the neighbour's house is oriented at 90 degrees to yours the fence looks like it is protecting the amenity of their rear garden. Either way, this does not look like it stops you safely entering and leaving your driveway. I would just drop it and move on.
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Are some snots and caps a problem on the inside of a new brick wall?
Mr Punter replied to Bounce's topic in Brick & Block
I would not recommend any spray foam insulation. It could be a disaster for insurance, mortgage or resale purposes. I doubt these even have current BBA certificates. -
Sand & priming anhydrite screed
Mr Punter replied to YorkieSelfBuild's topic in Floor Tiles & Tiling
I have used Cemfloor flowing screed and there does not seem to be such an issue with laitance as it is cement based. -
They are having a panelised system so N/A. Paying part by credit card could give some added protection.
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I like the guaranteed airtightness results you get with the likes of MBC and the whole superstructure being the responsibility of one entity. If something does not work out on site or BC pull you up, you know who needs to get it sorted.
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I think that is a large risk. It would be far safer if you got a firm to design, manufacture, deliver and erect.
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Red would be foul, blue surface. You would need to divert them if they are near the proposed building. Don't assume they are near where the drawings indicate. They may be fairly deep.
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Are some snots and caps a problem on the inside of a new brick wall?
Mr Punter replied to Bounce's topic in Brick & Block
Not the best but it will be fine. Are the bricks Forum Smoked Branco? The mortar goes well with them. -
How to get draw cord or wire down underground 25mm flexible conduit
Mr Punter replied to Spinny's topic in Electrics - Other
Sorry but 25mm conduit for a 25m run is a no-no. Can you get a Cobra type duct rod? -
Gazooks, can we avoid moving the drain pipe?
Mr Punter replied to CalvinHobbes's topic in General Plumbing
Swap the dishwasher and the drawer unit. -
Use resilient bar at 400ctrs instead of batten if there is habitable space above.
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Correct method of vapour barrier installation
Mr Punter replied to djcdan's topic in Heat Insulation
It may be better to have the rafter insulation extending full length of the rafters instead of insulating the dwarf walls and part of the ceilings below. 30mm of insulation under the rafters is also good and will help eliminate any condensation / damp potential. -
Trouble with builder not finishing work
Mr Punter replied to Stotherd's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
If your written deadline has expired I suggest you issue proceedings for recovery of the £3,000 plus court fees. You can do this online, although it is a bit tedious. https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money/make-claim -
The topo looks OK. What is wrong with it? It looks like the site setout was wrong.
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Window removed but no lintel on outer leaf
Mr Punter replied to Sunil237's topic in RSJs, Lintels & Steelwork
I am pretty sure there must be a lintel or beam above, otherwise they would not have been able to build the bricks across the top. -
Something very strange here. Like @Canski says, survey should have included the neighbouring buildings. On the basis that the surrounding ground on the survey is about 100.00 and your FFL is 100.15, the blue lines are wrong if they are FFL. Maybe they are reduced dig levels or top of foundation or slab and you have insulation, screed and finishes on top?
