Recent content by atkinson1980

Hello chaps. I think I know the answer to this but would like to get a few second opinions. Standard garage unattached from the house - single skin brickwork walls -105mm, bitumen felt flat roof in good condition, concrete raft foundations and floor. The corners of the garage are...

If you dont mind doing a bit of varnishing every couple of years then go for a wooden one, they do look better. For a maintenence free option then a PVC door would be better.

check all the perimeter seals around the frames and the sealant is in tact. Also check the gaskets around the glazing are in tact, check the the opening leafs are closing properly and flush. And finally - do you have trickle vents installed? they can sometimes make a bit of a noise when it is...

This doesn't sound unusual, however it would be best to make a quick call th your local council planning dept and explain what you are doing. If they insist on making an application, you can apply for a lawful developement consent as opposed to planning permission, it costs around half the amount!