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Shortcuts and saving a few quid is a ceratin mixture for disaster. Maybe not now but the short cuts have a very nasty habit of catching up with the perpetrater.

Well done Masona. It is down to compliance with the requirements of legislation. (The Rules). Seeing how you mentioned it another source of information is from the local building control office. The can be very helpfull, but do not like having the wool pulled over there eyes. Aproached with the...

Why bodge, Ignorance is no defence into days world of litigation. There is so much information out there to keep the DIY people (politically correct). The old fashioned library for a start. Try approved document A from the ODPM. This is down loadable for FREEEEEEEEEEE. This will give all the...

Fred. You seem to have missed the point. The building regs are forgotten about with the enthusiasum of DIY. It is not untill the accident has happened that reality kicks in. After a lifetime of putting right the off shoot of the DIY trade, one gets a little cross when a little thought and...

Has anyone considered the Building Regs when it comes to loft space alteration. Do not forget that under the Regs we are now the duty holder and we are responsible for the safety of anyone else visiting the property. Be aware of the distances between the new timber being installed and it is...