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    Sunken Mansard roof.

    Err NO! Because I have asked about a specific type of roof and its style, i.e sunken mansard. Simple question was do you have one or experience of one? If you dont, need need to reply!
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    Sunken Mansard roof.

    What are none normal drain pipes then?
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    Sunken Mansard roof.

    YES! If you had read the first line!
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    Sunken Mansard roof.

    Has any one got one of these or any experience of one? Planning one as part of our next years project, architect is currently drawing up plans so will be able to post soon. Roof will be warm deck with 2x1m "walk on " glass section to let light into inner part of original house now covered...
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    Finaly converted our flat roof to pitched (pics attached)

    Thanks. Ignore the small porch roof poor flashing(temp fix), that extension will be engulfed next year by a 5 x 5m single story extension coving most of the visable patio area. Taking in the frech doors area and window behind the rubble (saved from flat roof works, )
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    Finaly converted our flat roof to pitched (pics attached)

    2 years in the planning and BCO has signed of works. I few head scratching moments, but 90% of works done in 8 days with me and 2 other people working 14hr days!
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    Choosing an Architect - what to look out for

    Yes the guy will also be the builder (project manager), so in another way, if he has problems building it, it is his fault as he drew it!
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    Choosing an Architect - what to look out for

    Hi We are planning a kitchen extension and looking for an architect. In the local area there are about 3. Our neighbour is just coming to the end of a 2 year project, and on asking him he said avoid the architect he used. I did phone the guy but he said he was busy. Now down to 2...
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    GRP Chimney back gutter

    Going with the lead.
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    Moving a roof strap

    Yes, hence why hip end roofs dont have that type of strap? only wall straps. As for moving one strap and the potential of the roof flying off...that is a bit extreme! The over rating and additional factors will cover that one strap move.
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    GRP Chimney back gutter

    Yes, just had a price back from them and it is very good. Saves me a lot of messing about. Just wanted to see if lead was the only thing though?
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    Solar panels - worthwhile

    paid for by everyone else having higher bills! :twisted:
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    Solar panels - worthwhile

    Dont think so!
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    Roof pitch below spec of tiles - what to do extra?

    Create a pitched from section in a sensible pitch angle, and then onto a queen top, flat roof section. Maybe put in a large roof lantern on the flat section?
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    installing flue liner - what should it cost ?

    Just had a quote to done mine of £1,400. Via HEATAS site, as dont they have to be verified via heatas approved?
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    Solar panels - worthwhile

    Simple answer is, dont fit them. Put £9.5K of it in the new NS&I savings account at 9% interest and spend the other £500 on loft insulation, cavity wall and jumpers.
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    Solar panels - worthwhile

    Simple answer is, dont fit them.
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    Questions regarding replacing flat roof with a pitch roof

    2 weeks today we are having our flat roof converted to a pitched sloping one and merged into the main house roof. The FULL flat roof deck is coming off, but joists are staying. Several reason why, like you are not hiding any problems, can insulate to the ceiling. Also to get the pitch...
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    GRP Chimney back gutter

    Hi Is lead the only option for a back gutter, or does anyone make a pre formed back gutter in GRP or similar? I have contacted this lead company for a price, we need it 780mm wide. http://www.justlead.co.uk/back-gutter.html
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