Home  5  Books  5  GBEzine  5  News  5  HelpDesk  5  Register  5  GreenBuilding.co.uk
Not signed in (Sign In)

Categories



Green Building Bible, Fourth Edition
Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
These two books are the perfect starting place to help you get to grips with one of the most vitally important aspects of our society - our homes and living environment.

PLEASE NOTE: A download link for Volume 1 will be sent to you by email and Volume 2 will be sent to you by post as a book.
Buy individually or both books together. Delivery is free!


powered by Surfing Waves




Vanilla 1.0.3 is a product of Lussumo. More Information: Documentation, Community Support.

Welcome to new Forum Visitors
 Join the forum now and benefit from discussions with thousands of other green building fans and discounts on Green Building Press publications: Apply now.




Housing - New Build: 35 year old new house

Bottom of Page

1 to 5 of 5

  1.  
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2024
     
    Here is a picture of a house I built 35 years ago,

    Quiz question is, “what is missing?” And any downside

    Not counting the fan grille shutters that are missing

    Here is the pic https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ae8YsVF73xmIWOweyFfXaxqA
    • CommentAuthorrevor
    • CommentTimeNov 1st 2024
     
    Drain age above lintels. Cavity weep vents so any water entering above the cavity lintels is allowed to escape.
  3.  
    Quiz question is, “what is missing?”

    >>>Much of a reveal.

    And any downside.

    >> There would be if they were timber windows (mitre joints suggest uPVC).
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeNov 1st 2024
     
    No weep holes, got it in one, never used them! Never got pulled

    I see no downside, saves faff, saves money, saves time, (less profit for manufacturers, suppliers etc)
    • CommentAuthorrevor
    • CommentTimeNov 2nd 2024
     
    I had added weep holes to our blockwork build which was to be rendered. Was not sure how it was going to work out as I was concerned about how far they should protrude to allow for the render. Fortunately had a knowledgeable BCO who said I did not need them with render. Got a document somewhere I got via him confirming this. If water was to get in it would flow out of the lintel to the sides as the knowledgeable brickie had put a sloping to the edges DPC to direct the water out into the cavity.

1 to 5 of 5

  1.  
Add your comments

    Username Password
  • Format comments as
 
Back to Discussions Top of Page
   
The Ecobuilding Buzz
Site Map    |   Home    |   View Cart    |   Pressroom   |   Business   |   Links   
Logout    

© Green Building Press