Query - Gap in garage wall by steel

[JosieC]

 

Hello, first time poster here. I would like some advice please on the current state of our garage wall by the canopy. We've been told that these holes don't need to be bricked up and will just be covered by the fascia. Is this correct? Pigeons have been nesting in this gap for months and we're also worried about mice/rats etc. Thank you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr Punter]

Nail a bit of mesh for the time being to keep out vermin.

[JosieC]

29 minutes ago, Mr Punter said:

Nail a bit of mesh for the time being to keep out vermin.

Thank you, we will do that! 

[Nickfromwales]

Assume those are dense concrete blocks, ergo no need for a padstone under the ends of the steel?

 

If block on flat for those walls, where is the cavity or insulation to be placed? At the very least you'd expect to see those to have been made good with a brick and mortar infill? The drafts will be a bit of a problem if not dealt with prior to facias going on.

[JosieC]

7 hours ago, Nickfromwales said:

Assume those are dense concrete blocks, ergo no need for a padstone under the ends of the steel?

 

If block on flat for those walls, where is the cavity or insulation to be placed? At the very least you'd expect to see those to have been made good with a brick and mortar infill? The drafts will be a bit of a problem if not dealt with prior to facias going on.

Thanks Nick, I'm going to query this with the builder. I constantly feel like we're being fobbed off!

[ETC]

Padstone required under the steel beam (if not provided in the inner leaf*) and blockwork built in and around the steelwork.

 

*If the steel beam penetrates the cavity make sure that there is plenty of insulation around the beam.