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    Category: *Structural

    Can you make a semi-detached BISF property Detached?

    Hi, I live in a BISF property and for the past 4 years, have been dealing with my insurers with regards to subsidence. After years…

    Roger 1 May 2014
    11 Comments

    Open Plan of Ground Floor Options?

    We are in the process of redoing the internal parts of the house now having had new stone cladding and a new roof done when we moved in. We are plann…
    sray 25 January 2014
    2 Comments

    Roof and Ceiling Joist Positions in BISF House?

    Does anyone know the reason why the joists run side to side in a BISF house? I always thought the standard was front to back? I’m also looking for …
    mattcymru 6 November 2013
    22 Comments

    Steel Frame Corrosion

    Can anyone advise what investigative / opening up works they have done as a purchaser (prior to purchase), in order to ascertain the condition of the …
    bobodarcey 10 July 2013
    2 Comments

    What is This Bar in The Kitchen – Dining Room of My BISF House?

    Is this steel bar Safe to Remove? I Don’t See It in Modernised BISF Houses! Hi all, a member uploaded some photos of their GUTTED…

    Grangey (Senior Member) 28 January 2013
    4 Comments

    Hmm Just Saw This- Am I asking For Trouble?

    Hey, So I popped around to the BISF house I have an offer accepted on, to show a friend who’s really keen to get stuck…

    Grangey (Senior Member) 20 November 2012
    5 Comments

    Corroded Stanchions

    I’m in the middle of buying a bisf house in sheldon birmingham and  I’ve just had the building survey come back that states the stanchions…

    waynep 15 November 2012
    3 Comments

    Extension Possibilities Removing Walls ??

    Hi, I’m a new member & in the process of buying a BISF property in Epping Essex. I have 2 questions though both related. The…

    JDT 1 November 2012
    2 Comments

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