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For my loft conversion my architect has specified 9mm supalux for fire protection on one of the dormer cheeks. It’s expensive stuff and annoyingly I need just over 2 sheets so will have to order 3.. Are there any alternatives I can use or do you just need to bite the bullet and cough up as it...

I am currently building my own loft dormer and need to get the windows ordered. I found this pic that im loosely basing my look on and i really like the windows they have used. Could anybody recommend a good online supplier where i can get windows in the same configuration as the picture? Thanks

I've had to come in a fair bit to get enough space between the side of my dormer and the adjoining house to be able to get in the gap to clad it.

I am after a bit of help deciphering the regs on 1st floor Landing width. From what i have read so far the minimum width is 900mm with pinch points allowed for radiators etc. I am planning some stairs for a DIY Loft conversion i am doing and trying to work out the maximum (or minimum as may be...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Much appreciated. I will make sure to use straps to tie it all in to the rafters. Leofric... A structural Engineer has already been consulted who provided cacls for the steels and advised that the chimney could safely be removed. I have also submitted a building...

Hello All, I am after a bit of help and advice. I am currently in the process of building a loft dormer in my end of terrace Victorian property. This is my second attempt at a loft dormer after successfully completing one in a previous property some years ago. However this one is turning out...

Im a keen diy'er and have been redoing the bathroom in my victorian terrace. I ripped everything out and took the plaster back to the bricks as this was crumbling away. i have taken up the old floorboard so as to re-route the pipes so at the moment its brick walls and joists. Im a bit...