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I might be building a toilet extension...
Sep 22nd, 2004, 1:36pm
 
ok, ive only been at college for 4 days (2 days a week) and have been practicing brickwork.... and there is this guy who wants someone to finish off his toilet extension next to his kitchen (half of it is done).

So me and my mate are going to do it this week, even though we have never done a real job before, but we ahve looked at it and from what hyas already been done it looks crap, they havent done any pointing on the joints and maybe it isnt level. I dont think the guy is that bothered really.

He's done a wall with a gap in between for damp proofing, do you require this?
Also if you could give me any tips before i do it...thanks
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Re: I might be building a toilet extension...
Reply #1 - Sep 22nd, 2004, 6:27pm
 
[quote author=warreng  link=1095856605/0#0 date=1095856605]He's done a wall with a gap in between for damp proofing, do you require this? [/quote]

That doesn't make sense to me. A damp proofed wall (as I understand it) is one where a waterproof membrance is laid between courses of bricks - usually up to about 6 inches above ground level. So water can't "climb" the brickwork 'cos it hits a barrier which it can't cross.

A "wall with a gap between" suggests a cavity wall. That's different to damp proofing (again, as I understand it). That's more for insulation purposes, a bit like double glazing sandwiching a layer of air to keep down thermal and noise conduction. It may contribute to damp proofing, I don't know, but if I were looking at damp proofing a wall I wouldn't start by building a cavity.

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Reply #2 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 12:19pm
 
ok your right, its probably cavity... its a gap in between the walls, with wires to hold them together and theres also that white stuff for protection in between....
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Reply #3 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 6:51pm
 
That white stuff is cavity wall insulation material. I'm surprised you can see it 'cos that usually gets squirted in after the brickwork has been finished (unless it's some sort of sheet that is added as the bricks go in).

I believe there are rules and regulations about cavity wall construction. You'd have to check with the local building control officer I think.

The concern I would have is that if you do some brickwork for the guy and at some later point he comes to sell the house (like next week!), if it's not up to scratch then he could be after you when the buyers surveyor pulls it up.

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Reply #4 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:02pm
 
ok hes not gonna sell his house...thats for sure...

anyway how do you mic cement?  how much parts of sand to cenent and how much water do you have to add?
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Reply #5 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:29pm
 
Warrenk,
            Not much of the week left to get started on this extension.It might pay you to leave it until next week and hopfully get in another 2 days at college before you start . The ratio for mixing mortar is,1tablespoon of cement ,3tablespoons of sand,4 tablespoons of water.Mic this up with a pinch of salt Wink
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Reply #6 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:41pm
 
hey this isnt really a joke..im doing it tommorow... i know ive only been to college a few days but that guy doesnt really care if we have so we are going to do it anyway....

we dont mix cement at college so i dont know...ok m8 so thats 1 part cement, 3 parts sand and 4 parts water?
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Reply #7 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:43pm
 
[quote author=splinter  link=1095856605/0#5 date=1095971373]Warrenk,
            Not much of the week left to get started on this extension.It might pay you to leave it until next week and hopfully get in another 2 days at college before you start . The ratio for mixing mortar is,1tablespoon of cement ,3tablespoons of sand,4 tablespoons of water.Mic this up with a pinch of salt Wink [/quote]

also add a touch of milk for good consistency  Wink
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Reply #8 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:45pm
 
oh yea you forgot yogurt...
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Reply #9 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:46pm
 
Warrenk,
             Best of luck ,Ihope it all goes well for you Smiley
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Reply #10 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:47pm
 
yea...hopefully.... any tips before i start tommorrow?
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Reply #11 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:49pm
 
[quote author=warreng  link=1095856605/0#10 date=1095972469]yea...hopefully.... any tips before i start tommorrow? [/quote]
stay in bed!!
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Reply #12 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:50pm
 
now dont be silly...
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Reply #13 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 9:51pm
 
ive got a mission tommorrow and i will accomplish it...
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Reply #14 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 10:14pm
 
Warrenk,
            It looks like you`re confidence will overcome any problems you may encounter tomorrow Smiley
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Reply #15 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 10:48pm
 
warreng i love your confidence Wink but if you cant mix muck i just hope i dont buy the property in question! Shocked Shocked Shocked
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Reply #16 - Sep 23rd, 2004, 11:08pm
 
Hey, warreng, you ain't got the initials "CPW" by any chance have you? Wink

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Reply #17 - Sep 24th, 2004, 10:04pm
 
Warrenk,
            How did you`re first day go Smiley
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