Recent content by pep411

Will opening a door directly to hallway satisfy point 1.

Yes that's correct

This is existing. All windows upstairs approximately 4m from ground have fire escape openings.

Hi all, BCO has made this comment on re-organisation of extension layout. The stair is shown to discharge into a central hallway and not to a hallway leading directly to a final exit Further clarification is required to demonstrate how means of escape from all areas will be achieved I am...

Yes face is 96cm... so if new extended face is 100cm that might pass. What about guttering...wilk that need to be 1m or guttering can overhang within 1m space.

95cm. So if I make sure timber frame is 100cm from boundary, then no further modifications will be needed. I don't think that's a lot of space to lose. Will, this need design overhaul or just compliance ensuring 100cm gap is maintained.

Will silicon render and fire rated 12.5mm Pink plasterboard inside achieve 30 REI which is what BC might be referring to.

Hi all, Building control have sought this explanation on the following point 1 "The proposed timber framed external wall appears to be within 1m of the boundary. Fire resistance must be demonstrated from both sides: Provide test data to show how this will be achieved". Point 2 "Specification...

Hi all, In process of building garden room 8mx 3.75m. Split with stud wall partitioning room and storage. Single brick walls with c24 8x2 timber (20) roof with Osb and epdm. Concrete base foundation. Will have insulation all way around. Large window at back and bifold door at front. Does the...

My idea is to open an account with building supplier. Authorise builder to order as and when things are needed to be delivered to my site. Supplier is within 5 miles from my house. I can monitor the orders as my friend has got quantity surveyor drawn up a list to be approved by builder in...

Hi all, I am West Midlands based. Builder recommended by 2 work colleagues. Mortgage free house. Project - 50m2 extension. Kitchen fitting extra £2k and bathroom fitting included. I need to supply kitchen and bathroom suites. Finance and budget - I have £15k credit limit on card which gives...

If builder did not get it wrong why would he admit miscommunication. As i explained before there is written contract and builders quotation on their letter head. The details on quotation does not match what has been completed so far. So not accepting what i did not want makes me one of 'those'...

I have written contract with payment schedules. 4 payments after each milestone. Thus discrepancy was identified on stage 1 before 1st payment. Builder accepted the payment schedule on premise I will buy material which I think is fair. 2% of labour but I have paid for materials.

I agree with above. Attention to detail is key in this matter. And what is worse is deviation from agreement without prior agreement. This is blessing in disguise. The builder was one on shortlist for substancial double storey extension. I have paid 2% of total of garden room project so far...

Drawings and written quotation states 6mx4m external wall to wall with brick cavity insulation and block build. I will try to upload bit latter today as my work IT blocks ext websites.( accessing through mobile) The original design has 3/4th sitting and 1/4th storage with stud wall partition...