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    Protecting Timber Frame during build stage

    Hi, Just about to start constructing my timber frame extension and due to space limitations on site and time, I will need to construct the frame in situ. I do plan on covering what I can of the extension and frame in sheeting to protect it from the elements, but as the build may take a few...
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    Reason for encasing drainage pipes in concrete ?

    Can someone tell me the reason for encasing drainage pipes in concrete when they run under an extension. Is this for structural reasons, i.e. the possible loading on the pipes. I presume its nothing to do with possible leakage ? I am constructing a raft foundation and have found storm water...
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    Soakaway Query over raft ?

    Just in process of digging out for a raft for foundations to my extension. I have discovered the soak away passes directly under the extension. I need to keep digging to see if it clears the extension and if it doesn't then I will need to relocate it. My only worry is that removing the soak away...
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    groundwork to support mesh reinforcement for raft ?

    Hi Just dug out over the weekend in prep for the raft foundation of my extension. I have a question regarding details under the raft. The SE has drawn 100mm of Type 1 and the 75mm of lean mix blinding on top of type 1, all underneath the raft. Can anyone tell me why the blinding is necessary...
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    Timber Frame on Slab foundation, soleplate connection ?

    In the process of constructing a Timber Frame extension and as part of the planning stage I am looking at the foundation construction. All the calcs have been completed by a SE and I'm ready to go. I have a query over the connection of the timber frame (145mm wide) to the soleplate and raft...
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    Reapply for planning changing from brick to timber build ext

    Recently obtained planning for a small extension to our house (brick / block built). The extension was due to match the house construction using brick/blocks and cladding. Now BC and SE have got involved we are changing to a timber frame construction. The extension will look identical to the...
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    Building extension, existing house footings v deep, options?

    Hi, Now on my second extension to the house. With the first extension BC requested 1.4m deep footings, then on inspection stated they needed to be the same as the house, which I knew could be possibly 3m ! as the house is built on an old orchard. After some arguing I was cleared to proceed with...
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