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An extension is classified as new build :D Certain aspects of refurbishments and alterations are classified as new build :D So electrics, plumbing and gas come under the umbrella of the building regs and the regs also state that you should take very opportunity to imrove the existing...

ooohhh Pantyhose in a twist is it :D I have built all over the world and I can assure you that the standard of build in Poland is not higher than in good old England and you being a women has nothing whatsoever to do with my comment :x I actually employ three ladies in my building team...

don't do it you know it makes sense :shock: 3 x 2 joists not suitable for any additional load so that relieves you of the problem with your downlighters. If I may give you some advice. I wouldn't even be going into to loft with joists that size and I would definitely not store anything...

I believe you have just entered the twighlight zone :D

No it doesn't. What about extensions, refurbishments and the like :D Do it right from day one and you cant go wrong :!: ooh im a poet and I didn't know it 8) Set the top of the fcu switch at the 1200 mark and you are less likely to knock off the switch which I believe is what you...

Try this one Ive had someones mum ring me at 06:30 in the morning asking if I can give her son a job :shock: Hes very reliable and able to communicate well and work as a member of a team :D Would he still be in bed when we start work I wonder

How long is a piece of string :?: Try getting some quotes for the work then you will have an idea of the cost and the more detail you can give the builders the more detailed the quote will be :D

So. You had an engineer and an architect, who I assume both filed the plans and building spec with planning/building control for approval, so why are you asking us questions as to the size of the joists for the timber floor :?: Surely all the details you need are to be found in your...

Sounds ok to me But as you are carrying out work associated with a special location you will have to notify building control of your intensions so they can inspect, test and pass your installation. Also sockets and switches have to be located between 450 and 1200mm measured from the...

Quick fix Deeper back box Longer screws :D

Correct me if im wrong - you intend to run the ducting for the fan under the floorboards to an outside wall :shock: Ducting is best in a ceiling void and it will help if the joists run in your favour. Or you could run the ducting on the surface of the ceiling and box it in. Ideally the...

I really think you should have bit the bullet, swallowed the expense and submitted a full spec to building control in this way all these little niggles could have been sorted before you started. In fact a good architect would have eliminated all of these problems for you. I have no doubt you...

Ok Planning looks to be alright - got something in writing - good :D I am 99% certain the area has to below 30m2 measuring from the outside skin - I will check and get back to on this. In all honesty if the structure is a tad over who is going to know! after all the bco is not going...

I agree :D

Couple of questions if I may :D Is the double socket in the ensuite Where are you going to locate the fused spur for the Saniflo Will the jb be accessible Come back to me on these then I can help.

If you go online to your local planning web site they should have all the relevant details as to size, location distances from public rights of way/highways, max height of ridge. Failing that give them a call and they should post you the specs.

I think you will find you have to reduce the entire floor area. In other words external to external measurement if you want to slot into the next section down in the building regs costs. Also. Have you got something in writing from the planning dept confirming you do not need an application?

Went out and bought some thicker skin from Jewson yesterday. As the big man says "I`ll be back" :D

Yes. I rest my case :D

I give up! Banging heads, brick walls comes to mind :!: If jtc sticks to the method I posted he cant go wrong - tried and tested and it works :D