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I did email the local BCO but didn't want to put their response here until I heard what others had to say. However, their response was... So, there are pro's and con's associated with the removal of this escape velux/window to loft rooms. Hmmm. So I suppose the only two options I have...

In response to the original question then, for a habitable room you need 1/2 hour fire protection all round basically that includes your ceilings and any party walls or external walls within 1m of your neighbours and any ceilings along the main escape route down to the front door., an...

I've installed velux windows between roof trusses and plan to box them in and get a plasterer to skim them while bonding/ skimming over the artex on the rest of the ceiling. However I've messed up slightly and cut the ceiling plasterboard right flush to the joists. The rebates on the windows...

Hi - same person as karenandoz here - had to rejoin under different name. Any way thanks for your response - yep you were right EDP not the right kit, as overlap of tiles too small for soakers to work (plain tiles have a much greater overlap). Phoned Velux back, and they said EDZ definitely...

Hi; I'm just about to move into my new house, built 1985, layout as follows: Ground floor Garage with up and over door (no access to house, window to rear of property), front door to entrance hallway: access to stairs, contract doors to WC and utility room 1st Floor Landing ...

That’s the worry I have. It won’t be to a high standard but I’d probably go the render route so I guess it doesn’t matter too much. I assume most of the assistance tools you get with bricklaying are a bit gimmicky other than the corner levelling things. Are there alternatives to brick and...

I don't think you're far off re: supply chains. Keylite have pulled their fixed roof lights until further notice because of component supply issues. They've offered to decommission a centre-swing window as an alternative! Thanks for that. I'm unpersuaded. A brand new company and its sole...

Hi everyone I had a new dining room extension done in summer. It was designed by architect at a pitch of 12.5, and specified using Marley Mendip tiles and special velux for low pitch roof. The roof was designed at 12.5 degrees because the kitchen had already been extended out to 4.3m when I...

I would like to install a roof window (Velux or Keylite type). I have read in one of Keylite’s brochure’s that in order to comply with means of escape in the event of a fire, the maximum dimension from the top of the existing ceiling joists in what is currently my loft, to the lowest point on...

Looking at my roof, I think the best way to make room for a bedroom would be a side dormer, but due to PD rules on windows (obscured) I was thinking, maybe having a dormer that has no windows, or one with a little forward facing triangle window. Is this generally accepted under PD? My roof is...

What you do depends on who has been appointed on the other side. If the neighbour has appointed a chartered surveyor who is independent from him (in other words not the blokes brother or something) then I would suggest dissenting from the notice but appointing the same surveyor as joint...

I think Daniel is absolutely correct - there's little you can do at this time of year. Once the dry weather returns and the timber has had time to dry out yyou'll be better able to asses the situation. We acquired a house a few years back where the Velux opening lights were just starting to...

Hi all, Looks like this happens all the time so forgive yet another building regs post. We have a three-storey terraced house. The house was built around 1890 and featured a bedroom in the attic and a complete staircase...none of this was added. In January of this year, we stripped the attic...

I'm not a structural engineer, and I have no training in that area. By your diagram, is it correct to assume that this space is currently open to the rafters, (judging by the existence and position of the Velux window in your diagram)? As others have said the usual method would be to span the...

Hi we recently moved into a home only a few months ago which has a side and rear ground floor extension. The extension with it's roof was carried out about ten years ago. A couple of weeks ago we noticed damp patches forming near the skylights and on closer inspection of the ceiling we can see...

Looking for some advice on doing a full re-roof of my 60s bungalow. There’s still a bit of life left in it, but I’m keen to get solar panels sooner rather than later, and am planning additional works at the same time (installing a new Velux and a few solar tunnels). So off the back of this, I’m...

It sounds like you are removing the conservatory and foundations and starting from scratch? if you want a permanent opening between house and extension you will need building regs. if you have windows to ground on 3 sides you will need wind posts at the corners, cast onto foundation for...

Hi, Seeking input on need for lawful development cert, planning consent or neither. Situation: I live in a 2 story semi detached house built in 2018. the house in not in aonb, conservation area, nor is it listed. the top floor (which is partially in the eaves) has a small landing, two...

Hello Previous owners had an extension built that basically acts as an independent structure with it's own boiler, consumer unit etc... and it's own roof. Didn't think anything of it when we moved in 2 years back but the valley where the two roofs meet has been a source of leaks, partly due to...

Hi All, My partner and I have just started what is turning into a massive renovation project on a 3 storey late victorian semi. I have been reading here for a few weeks now as we have been planning and doing work, much excellent advice to be found, thanks! PArt of the work we are planning to...