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Hi all Is there max roof height warm roof construction,I know via permitted development it's 3 metres.. But with full plans can this be exceeded. The property is semi detached so the build is within 2 metres to boundary. Thanks

First of all thanks everyone for helping with my self build, so much appreciated. Next stage complete the parapet wall design,roof timbers on for warm roof.My plan is to complete the top of the parapet wall either side,them fix the roof down. Need to keep the parapet wall to minimum height...

Hi Just a quick one here before I crack on tommorow.Hopefully Builder has installed rsj to ext wall no cavity very small cavity, 1930s house I was planning to fix wall plate just above the lintel and start my roof untill he returns Monday with pad stones etc...he has said to fill above the...

Hi all Need to gain 20 mm height on soil stack,the point where the soil pipe exits the building,I understand water doesn't run up hill only option I seen to have is relocate exit on gable end and bring around corner, completely out the way.I would also run the two external waste...

Morning all Currently building single storey extension warm roof construction.All walls up currently have all materials onsite for roof,need to get water tight asap.. I have taken plasterboard away to reveal joist and drilled through wall has a gauge,temporary inserted steel rods for 195...

Morning all,lintel help please,have asked the question before,but tomorrow I will be installing lintel 'hopefully' I understand the lintel needs to sit on full blocks if possible to support the 3900 IG lintel (flat roof single single ext) From my photos the external block work would be sitting...

After posting yesterday regarding height of wall,I'm slightly concerned with the 90mm blocks on opening to bifold doors.please see image,I'm not a bricky by trade but was wondering would the 90mm end blocks be ok. Totally my fault was feeling positive,but a little concerned now

Hi guys currently self building single storey extension,all great so far blockwork up cavity 100mm,minor issue I need to gain 100mm in height for ig lintel Concrete block external toplight internal Best options 100mm coursing blocks all the way around ? Or a cheaper way of cutting a few...

Hi my cavity walls fall half a metre below ground,just wondering why a weak semi dry mix is required,I understand for the walls not to cave in,but why a weak mix,couldn't I over order on c25 mix for the floor slab and fill cavity with this,save loads of time.. Thanks

Hi, I'm currently in the process of building rear exstension, outside directly below kitchen window is the waste gully for sink etc... This has got to be normal but finding it difficult for the best solution. 1- connect directly into soil down pipe 2 metres away directly into branch and blank...