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Groundwork & Foundations

Brick planters that have connected to my house wall

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.14 PM

I've had a groundworker/landscaper work in my back garden. A lot of the work done wasn't done correctly and we've now parted company. I have concerns about brick planters connected to my house wall and the damage they may cause to my house with dampness. The planters have 3 walls made of engineering brick and the forth is the house wall. I don't think this is correct, and will cause me future problems. Any advice appreciated!

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5 Answers

DJS Masonry LTD

Rating: 5 out of 5
Ryton
Soil will be sat against house wall and chance of damp problems I would build planter with 4 walls and try to keep off house wall and make sure there is drainage for water to escape at bottom of walls with gravel layer at bottom of planters and line inside planter with dpm
Answered18 September 2020
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Coreline Construction Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cobham
To be sure that the damp will not reach the house ,we would install a damp proof membrane between the house and the first brick wall .
Answered18 September 2020
0

Anonymous user

Easiest remedy is to empty the planters and put dpc in it once it has dried. Try to get the dpm to be fixed against your house wall with good tape or glue. This will prevent any issues.
Answered19 September 2020
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Anonymous user

The planter should be built a reasonable distance from the external wall of the property to allow room for future maintenance (potential painting etc). If laying shingle at the base of the planter I would suggest laying some geo-textile membrane across the top of the shingle prior to filling with soil to prevent the soil washing in as this will in time restrict any drainage.
Answered25 September 2020
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Anonymous user

i have 15 years groundwork exp an with damp course levels u need to dig 4 to 5 inch away from your property at least an stone up 300 mm
Answered25 September 2020
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