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Hi all We have a Victorian two storey stone barn linked to our property about 32m2, (8mx4m)two sides and rear is stone front is wooden clad. Its build on clay type of soil, so in 140 years has moved a bit! About 5 years ago the roof and internal structure was in a poor state so we relaid this...

Hi all We have a two storey barn which is attached though a internal door to our house (Though this is only recent in last 2 years with an adjoining small extension) This barn has no specific classification as a separate entity agri etc, and has been a garage for around 20 years. We would...

hi all I have put in general and not sure which of the other sections it would fit into, so if in the wrong place let me know. We are installing a log burner, will ultimately be fitted and signed off by a hetas approved installer etc, but agreed we get ready so it's more straightforward. The...

Thanks freddiemercurystwin Appreciate the page details, i can now show them both! Wonder where they are getting this 2/3 steps things from!

This is possibly where the confusion is, but for reading a number of buildings regs can't see a note re height only number of steps. For reference height from floor to floor is 590 mm, width is 900 mm

Hi Quick Question about handrails, we have differing opinion between builder and carpenter, either is not a problem but building inspector is away until a weeks time and doing some work during that time. The extension has a porch that then leads up to a lounge area, this has steps, ground...

Many thanks, do especially like the tip re foil

Hi all Quick question re new extension and first fix plumbing. We are building a single story extension, with a sloped roof, there is a bathroom within this. I have fitted complete central heating systems before and quite comfortable with plumbing etc. My questions is around where to run the...

I think to get a full 150 then 100+ 50 on the plasterboard makes sense as easiest. There are a few calculators online but getting confused s they keep asking for insulated plasterboard depths. How do I calculate if 100mm is enough to start with, if this makes sense?

Builder thinks 100mm is fine, building control mentioned 150mm architect ( who has done a poor job) has not specked roof insulation! Useful quote, I need to ensure I can meet part l as you say. A few calculators on line so will have a crack using one of these. I don't want to skimp, just want...

6x2 already in place based on the spec which means there is a #### up, so what I now need to do is to make sure that the insulation meets min regulations.100mm would be perfect amount to depth for the 6x2 there but is this enough how can I calculate it to show to the 'lovely' building inspector ?

Hi all Next questions hopefully someone can help We are building a single storey extension, with a sloping roof. The architect has specified a ventilated roof i.e. One with a gap above the insulation, but with 6x2 rafters. According to my fag packet calculations we would need 150mm of...

Hi all We are building an extension and have had some good advice already on here. This question is about fire doors. The extension joins the house to the garage and then a doorway through, I understand this will mean we will require a firedoor FD30 spec. The architect, has specified that...

Yes that's correct doors and eves under the roof, no additional bricks etc. Yes you would be correct that timber itself is acting as the lintel so this seems to make sense.

Just to add the span between the support post and the nearest solid wall is 6m (just under)

Hi all Would like sme advise, I have attached an architects drawing which I how explains in a bit more detail. We have a pitched roof line that comes down to above the window and door height, which makes overall sense, the architect has requested a wall plate which again works and runs...

Thank you You put that much better thank my long winded version!

Hopefully there is a simple answer to this one. We are having a new extension built, shell by a contractor and internal 1st/2nd fix ourselves. Question comes around external doors the old house has a external door, which now will go into a new small room/porch (with an external door to front...

Hi Wondered if someone could help on this one. We are sourcing a Oak Beam for an extension. I know this will need the structural calculations for submission for building regs etc when they are received I assume they then confirm the dimensions of the beam required?

Hi We have planning permission for a small extension (nothing is under permitted development as the cottage was extended in the 70s) which was granted 3 years ago and we hope to start the project at the start of 2017 as have now saved up etc. We are also considering a conservatory on the...