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    markc replied to Empty88's topic in Windows & Glazing

    Yes and no, yes you need the joint to be weather / wind proof but that is better done further back. My window guy never mastics the underside of cills unless there is a big or uneven gap. They bed the cill into mastic (you can’t do that at the sides or top) so no visible sealant needed.
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    easiest fix is to sister each joist with the tops levelled as you require
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    You can drill and fix to the lintel but as you say the straps are to prevent lift so the piers are the only available place, you could double strap on the centre pier for good measure
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    @qamar as you have already spoken to them (always the best approach) but still no joy, I would put a sign on the garage saying No Parking, access required 24/7 or at all times. hopefully they will be amenable but some do try to push their luck.
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    Generally all residents have rights of access but not to block anyone in or out, as you have a garage you are entitled to access at any time.
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    As long as the pieces are roughly the same the pluses and minuses will average out over the floor and will never be seen
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    Is it a metal C section or I section beam above the door? If so it will be cold and form condensation itself regardless of ventilation above the insulation. Do you know the make up of the roof? Hard to envisage what they have done
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    Hi and welcome. What are you thinking of pumping around the tube? I will be building a new man cave soon and been looking at GS heating and cooling but that’s using air drawn through a 100m long 100-150mm diameter tube. microbore tube doesn’t have a lot of surface area for heat transfer
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    If you have a UC or UB against an existing wall you can go drill through the web or flanges (dependant on orientation) and chemical anchor into the existing wall. Far easier to get the steelwork in place and lined/levelled before fixing.
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    As above, B&B would be more work, more concrete, leave a gap underneath and still need screed/bedding for the pavers or stone etc. P.s. no need for any calcs etc. if you did want to use B@B
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    Good morning and welcome, loads of info to be found searching in BH threads and if you can’t find what you need - ask away, we all start somewhere and it sounds like you have made a great start.
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    +1 for ducting that way the cable can be put in or changed to suit your needs.
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    After paying? Damn auto correct lol
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    Yorkshire water installed my water meter in the middle of the access, their justification was that it won’t get overgrown and tyres never go down the centre … fair point.
  15. markc
    Compact tractor is a great “toy” but no substitute for a digger. As above, forks on a compact tractor are hard work and nothing like a forklift, but easier than carrying stuff around by hand. Hire what you need and keep the toys for after your build.
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