It's no wonder the wall fell down......
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And this is why people should not just rely on builders (which I suspect happened here) when doing major works on their property. Get a structural engineer to provide some advice first, in this case, assess whether the wall could support such a long cantilevering canopy.
Another example is knocking a wall down to make 2 rooms open plan, or knocking a rear wall down to create a large opening when attaching a conservatory - you end up losing a key area providing lateral stability.
Another example is knocking a wall down to make 2 rooms open plan, or knocking a rear wall down to create a large opening when attaching a conservatory - you end up losing a key area providing lateral stability.
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Because of this incident from now on I will be paying to get a structural engineer to investgate first before paying someone to do any structure work.
Lesson learnt - Don't create shortcuts.
Lesson learnt - Don't create shortcuts.
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If a builder fixed everything perfectly, he would be out of job.
No. There is still plenty work to do without people doing that.
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Lesson learnt, don't create a structure that anyone with an IQ higher than 5 could tell you wont end well.
I was under the impression that Building Control should approve any plans that involve modification to the structure and/or an addition that is physically connected to the existing building structure. They would then have to inspect the work once complete.
I can't imagine they were aware that monstrosity had been erected
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I can't imagine they were aware that monstrosity had been erected
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Soldato
Does anyone else remember an advert on TV back in the 80's with one of those carports with a car actually parked on top of it to show how strong they were, I'm pretty sure William Woollard (Olde Top Gear) did it, but Google isn't helping find it.
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Diy job I think. Any idiot could fit that, 4x3 timber, cladding, tiles and brackets.
Soldato
I think you've over sized the timber, surely it could be done with 38x19mm tiling batterns.
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what's the old photo of the car port got to do with the extension?
Surely the car port was knocked down before the extension was built?
Surely the car port was knocked down before the extension was built?
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The car port is on the extension.
The snow fell on the car port, became too heavy and was ripped from the extension.
Look at the front door and window on both photos.
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oh I see now
See now bitslice that is or was a cantilever