I show the most common brickwork and masonry builders mistakes and shortcuts, along with the standard excuses, ….why they’re easy to avoid yet difficult to fix. If you want to talk to me with any questions, click on the link to arrange a spot Links to the videos mentioned 9 Timber Frame and Joinery mistakes to avoid Architect for House Extension - How much? - Go cheaper instead? Structural Engineer for House Extension? | HOW MUCH will they cost? 5 EXPERT TIPS for HOUSE EXTENSION construction, avoid damp and condensation problems later TIMBER FRAME v BRICK BLOCK Masonry- House Extension walls - Architect Builder’s 5 expert tips Installing steel beams for a house extension Demolitions and propping for your home extension…… all you need to know.. how to do it 0:00 intro - mistakes I have made 1:22 mortar droppings (snots) in cavity - cold bridging - brickwork 2:33 PIR insulation - substitute brands - affects U value - Kingspan v Celotex 4:08 No cavity vents in brickwork 4:40 10mm cavity spaces 5:00 No weepholes 5:22 No stop ends to DPC 5:36 Demolitions - using strong boys instead of needles 5:58 Padstones and correct cover - engineering brick 6:20 Eliminating movement - Shims and dry packing 6:55 No Cavity trays in critical junctions