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The SE changed it in the end and was built using engineering bricks. I would have preferred padstones. Thanks for the replies

No internal, the I have know clue. The builder will do it in engineering bricks. Just wanted some thoughts how the 500mm x 100mm would be achieved

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Hi All, Doing my first wall knock through since building a workshop and work has stopped due to padstone. Our SE has written: Min 500 x 100mm Padstone bridge across cut cavity in 7n block at 450mm vertical cr And 400 x 100mm on the other side. The pier itself is only 270mm which the builder...

Thanks again Notch. With the Hawthorn at 1.5m away makes it very tricky to plan stepped trenchfill foundation.

Hi Notch, Thanks for the reply. I have taken out the hawthorn now and wish I done it sooner! Lesson learned :) I am using a 2.5t digger for the first time to dig the foundation and the digging isn't very clean so far plus digging 2.5m down is a struggle. I have looked online for rules on...

Hello All, I have started to build my outbuilding/workshop as of last week. Cleared and plotted the ground out then called the BCO. There is a hawthorn 1.5m away from the foundation of the building so had to dig 2.5m down which I found takes a certain knack to dig. As I am coming away from the...

Wow that is a big joist, If there is no other alternatives I'll see what the best price I can get the joist for. I did message a few SE but probably cheaper to use I beam jji etc. Thanks for the picture it gives a good idea on the size. Was considering low pitched roof but guess it will be as...

Hello All, I am building a workshop, the plan was for 8m x 5m which planning & building regulation granted permission. But would like to have more space and build it bigger. The new plans will be for 10m x 7m. I am stuck on the flat roof design, any advice is greatly appreciated. How should...

Thanks for the speedy reply, I think I will go down the Full Plans route - I have drawn the plans on sketchup and created a spreadsheet for costs. When I submit an application for Full Plans - can I change insulation size? for example instead of 120mm for 50mm. Or would I need to reapply and...

Thanks for the advice woody, it make sense as the permission granted is for an outbuilding. No this has confused me - Do I need to put in for Full Planning permission or building notice? Electrics will be done by a qualified electrician. I have drawn up plans to BC U value but will clarify and...

It is within 600mm from boundary. If only necessary building parts apply why would BC advise me to go for: Roof:0.18 Wall:0.28 Floor:0.22 Just spent the morning redrawing insulation and editing labels as I have been advised to apply for full plans.

Thats what I am trying to find out, spoke to BC and they referred me to L1B. I stated I'd use it as workshop and heat it during winter.

I was thinking for heat source an electric fan heater or oil filled radiator, haven't put much thought into it. Dense block to hang cabinets, storage etc. There is no plasterboard on the inside of the outerskin cavity...10mm Polymer render>(External)100mm dense block> 55mm clear cavity> 35mm...

Hello All, I have scoured the interweb for information on designing, planning and eventually building an workshop for myself. I have been granted planning permission to build a 5m x 8m at 3.3m high outbuilding with a flat roof. Now I need to apply for building regulation which is where I am...