Mubbashshir

Thanks John

Hi JohnnMo, For filling the gaps around doors. is non-expanding foam better or expanding?. I am assuming non expanding foam

The bathroom tiling is now complete. The only issue is that I used Mapei Flexible Grout instead of Ultracolor Plus. The tiler has offered to apply silicone on the shower side, but I was advised against it, as silicone could trap moisture, reduce ventilation, and lead to mould. I’ve also heard that caulk isn’t a good solution either. Kindly advise what is the best solution There is a big thick grout line between shower 🚿 tray and tile . It may be a place for mould in the future. Can we cover it with something asap(Ii have marked it with orange color in picture. Also the tiler did not put steel trim on the top where the tiiling finished. Its almost tiled till the ceiling

If you look at the edge of the door, the orange material you see is non-expanding foam, but it has started to crumble. This foam was used to fill the gap between the door frame and the wall. A mastic installer is scheduled to come, but I don’t know when. Please advise if I need to do anything in the meantime to prevent air gaps or cold drafts before the mastic is applied.

If you look at the roof lip, the bare wood is exposed — does this need capping to protect it from the weather? I’ve attached some closer pictures: there’s a wooden joist, and below it you can see the felt extending out into the roof gutter. It seems like something may need to be done. Could you please advise?

Here is one more, What is the best remedial action for me before they plaster

What is the remedial action as we have not yet done plastering , also attached are some pictures

Hi All, From the open ends lot of cold is coming in winter. Although the builder told he will cap them using some plastic strips. Can we put some insulation at the end along the back side of plastic strips to ensure no cold escapes from wall. Note: I believe the open gaps between the wall insulation and wall is for air ventilation and needed isn;t it with regards Mubbashshir

Hi there, Can you explain me about wall continuity at ground floor. Asking because, although we don't have any open plan or any steal beam which we have installed on ground floor to take off any load bearing wall. However I am planning to install couple of doors in ground floor which may be like little bit of wall continuity not there...say 750mm or 800 mm

I was thinking, can I not do that project in phases like do all this 1. Do the Domer and structural bits by taking of the roof and secure everthing back like close off the roof etc. 2. Remaiing floor joist etc at later point when I get some funding. Any other suggestion if the above approach or steps nees some correction

Hi All, I am still working on the final bits with the builder. This small single-storey extension has developed a crack in the soil, although it's a bit away from my wall. However, there are no cracks in my wall or any problems like opening or closing the doors. Please note that this is built over a soil pipe. I am a bit suspicious that the builders might not have put a concrete slab in the way they laid it to bridge the cavity over the pipe. Also foundation is good size i.e. 750 wide mm and 450 mm deep based on calculation done by structural engineer. This crack wasn't there before or may be gradually became more apparent. Also attached are the pictures of foundation which you can see clearly how deep the foundations were. Reasons for cracks: 1. Is there anyother checks to be done on new extension or existing building to ensure this crack does not expand and cause any further problems. What next steps should I inform my builder or insurance company asap

What I am saying can we do the conversion by not disturbing the raft tie that will give more space....only questions is will it cause problems with building regulation

The plan is to primarily board a bit to area to get access to soil pipe and extractor fan incase those breaks down. No, there is no habitation there

I have boarded only small part of the roof(can see attached snapshots) however have not screwed the boards yet and it is low pitch room, also planning to do loft hatch However builder is yet to do ceiling, insulation and plastering. Will there be any issue with condensation for new plaster due to this boards or will it cause any distrubtion to builders work Note: There are only 4 chipboards just took pictures of chipboards from different angles(3 chipboards (1 meter*0.5meter) and 1 chipboard(0.5 meter*0.5 meter)