Rubble and soil piled up against wall above DPC - right?
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We have just had an extension built and the builder has left rubble and soil piled up against the side of the house, and the level is above the damp proof course.
I'm no builder but I thought the DPC had the above any soil so that the DPC isn't breached.
Also where they have dug out the earth next to the property (our house is next to a steep railway embankment), the earth has been left sloped so water will run straight on to the new wall.
The existing wall has a flat area covered by small paving slabs, should there be something similar next to the new wall.
Sorry for all the questions, but if any knowledgeable people can help, I'd appreciate as my builder loves to use jargon.
I'm no builder but I thought the DPC had the above any soil so that the DPC isn't breached.
Also where they have dug out the earth next to the property (our house is next to a steep railway embankment), the earth has been left sloped so water will run straight on to the new wall.
The existing wall has a flat area covered by small paving slabs, should there be something similar next to the new wall.
Sorry for all the questions, but if any knowledgeable people can help, I'd appreciate as my builder loves to use jargon.
Building inspector is coming on Monday morning to sign things off, so will have a chat then. I've got a list of snags, most of them minor jobs, but this is the one that worries me.
Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
hepy said:
Building inspector is coming on Monday morning to sign things off, so will have a chat then. I've got a list of snags, most of them minor jobs, but this is the one that worries me.
Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
I'd be glad you've got 40% in hand still. Given the quality of work on display I'd be worried about all the other aspects of the build. What people mention about the bricks are the new ones, not the old. The easiest way to describe what people mean is by looking at the vertical edge of the bricks, you'd expect to more or less be able to plumb a line down the edge of every course, what you've got apart from thumbed pointing is some strange irregularities along each course. Have you any more pics?Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
hepy said:
Building inspector is coming on Monday morning to sign things off, so will have a chat then. I've got a list of snags, most of them minor jobs, but this is the one that worries me.
Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
New brick/blocks would be toothed into the existing or vertical fixing plates and ties would be used to tie the new and old together.Bricks difference is due to the old and new property meeting. Should the new bricks be 'toothed' (I think that's the term) in to the old ones?
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
As has been mentioned above, the joints in the new brickwork should be in line with the other courses, and as it's a stretcher bond, joints should be in the middle of the course above and below (if that makes sense). Was the cavity cut into the existing wall in order to make it continuous into the new work?
Alex@POD said:
I'm currently building a patio which will involve raising the ground to the DPC level or slightly above. Which would be the best way to prevent future issues? Damp-proof membrane against the wall, or a drainage channel along the walls? Or something else entirely?
Damp course on the wall up to the patio level.sealed to the wall i beleive
then a linear threshold drain
Alex@POD said:
I'm currently building a patio which will involve raising the ground to the DPC level or slightly above. Which would be the best way to prevent future issues? Damp-proof membrane against the wall, or a drainage channel along the walls? Or something else entirely?
Just keep it away from the wall. I have to guess this but I'd say minimum 6" away from the wall. You want too avoid rain bouncing onto the wall.Edited by herewego on Monday 27th April 15:18
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