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I know they're not the standard size but I need a UC in the size 152x152x44, does anyone know where I might be able to get them? We went through a well known loft company to get plans drawn up but realised due to a financial error that we can't afford to go through them anymore. We can't...

I have heard both good and negative things about Econoloft and South London Lofts but have yet to find any impartial reviews of TLC (beyond the recommendations on their website of course). Does anyone have any experience with them. Failing that, does anyone have opinions on SLL or...

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I've posted a similar thread with regards to building regs but what I'd really like to know now is if a painted internal brick wall (so not insulated) makes a room REALLY cold in the winter? I'm hoping to do a dormer loft conversion with a bedroom in it and wanted to leave the wall on the...

Thanks, seems sensible I guess. We haven't moved in yet and I doubt we'd sell for the next 5 years or more so we may well do that. Do you think a room with a painted brick wall instead of an insulated one would be SIGNIFICANTLY colder in the winter? I would be comfortable with increasing the...

Hello, Just planning a dormer loft conversion and wondered if it would be possible to paint the wall where the two chimneys meet instead of plastering it all over? I think it would make for a nice design feature. The bricks are in a good condition and are dry and the chimneys are not used...

I guess it depends on the amount of sun. Our doors are south facing and get direct sun all day.

Thanks John, just looked up Colron and their site says: What do you reckon?

Hello. Just bought some Johnstones Satin Woodstain in 'Walnut' for our French Doors. My dad (our builder) says that it's not suitable as it basically contains a varnish and you won't be able to see the grain under the colour. Is he right?

freddymercurystwin, I want to avoid BC for three reasons: 1. It costs over £500 to get signed off here which is a large proportion of a small budget. 2. BC has an appalling reputation around here. 3. The chap from BC that came over told us we need 1000mm deep footings and concrete lintels to...

Just noticed I missed one detail in this thread (I had included it in an earlier thread elsewhere) but I assume it could make a difference... The existing slab I mentioned is mostly above ground (it also forms the base of a patio), you may have guessed this anyway. As you say the slab is...

Thanks ^woody^ that's certainly what I was hoping. Is that a controversial opinion? noseall seemed to be saying that it wouldn't be enough.

Ok thanks, just two final questions if you don't mind. 1. You don't think there would be any way to reuse the existing slab then? Someone else suggested concrete lintels accords the slab tied between the house and post foundation. 2. Any thoughts on size/depth for strips? Thanks for the...

Agreed, fair enough. So what would you recommend?

Ok, I'm playing it down I guess hoping to get the answer I want :) It was going to be a full extension but to avoid building control it'll basically be like a conservatory separated from the main house by a door. The plan is for it to be a heated, fully insulated, wooden structure...