Diagrams of house constructions needed

If a full structural won't, then she needs valium.

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Tell her to get a grip!

Well yes, I tried that, she needs evidence!!!!!

I think you've just described how it is constructed. Draw here a diagram yourself ? I expect the structural surveyor could provide diagrams for a small fee, since he has looked at it. Several such houses near where I used to live. Depending on age, the front and back panels will be PVCu or timber (Sort of like those complete window/door shop fronts you see). They may or may not have insulation. Have you been in it when windy ? Does the panel actually move or bend ? Sometimes the suction effects can be quite strong on these types of panels. It could be beefed up with angle iron / more timbers etc. The connection to the side walls could be improved or made more wind- tight. The tiles can be removed more solid cladding applied. You could reassure her with the fact that lots of bay windowed houses are built like that (often rendered between downstairs and upstairs windows) - these windows can be almost the width of the house and there a thousands of them. And also reassure her with the fact that the front has not blown off any other houses in the street, so why should it blow off hers ? However, if she has a real case of paranoia, she'll just think you are one of THEM ! Simon.

Marshall & Worthing, "The Construction of Houses"

Sounds like a good book, I'll have to try and take a look at it.

Thanks also for Simon's thoughts.

At the end of the day I suspect the most useful approach might be the relaxtion CD I got her!

Make sure you skip the ambient track called "whispering wind" ! Simon.