Recent content by borderfox100

@zombie : Yes, of course. I've done that already and there's a difference of opinion in terms of the scope of works that's required (between what my engineer suggested and what their engineer suggested). However, I've fallen short of lab testing and certain types of destructive/invasive...

@Ajax123 : Houses were built on raft foundations. It's now 12 years since they were built (i got claim in just before 10 year deadline and have been fighting with the insurer ever since). The site was raised - but nobody I've had look at it seems to think this is the issue at play. I hope...

@zombie : No, I'm claiming against the structural insurer. However, they have opted for cash settlement - so I have to be very careful and insure that the scope of works which their offer is based upon is accurate. They're suggesting it's just a case of poor plastering....no admission re...

I got a plasterer/builder on site. He's thinking in terms of the mortar also - as you suggested flynnyman. He's thinking that they may have used too much plasticiser or fairy liquid (if there was no plasticiser around)! I'm taking his (and your) advice. Going to take a core sample through...

"Maybe a very weak mix of mortar on the block work or the frost got it? Either way I would take a section off to see what's going on, it's coming off anyway coz it's shocking also what newton were the blocks?" Yes, I guess I'll have to remove a section from where one of those cracks are. I've...

I've been having some issues with water ingress through this wall. It's been acknowledged by the structural insurer that the one coat render was inadequate for an exposed site. Furthermore, full fill bonded bead insulation is being used in the 4" cavity. It's resulted in efflorescence on the...