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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I'm sure there are several answers to this same question so appreciate the help. We have a 'bouncy' floor in one room, we knew this when we bought the property and ultimately was caused by a bad damp problem and partially rotted joists, which we now have the time and money to replace. The room...

Hi all Is their an affordable (yes I understand that word is subjective!) way of mapping drains both location and depth. We have planning permission for an extension however their is a drain (fresh water definitely not sewerage) which we believe runs into a central point in our garden and...

Hi all As well as a garage project we have an old barn which we are stabilising, it's is reality my sound condition but roof needs tidying, so will be relaid in due course. The walls are stone and over the 130 years or so the walls in their shallow stone foundations have moved a little but not...

Hi all Have used the forum before and been very useful so thank you in advance in this one. We are building a garage after much discussion we have decided on a wooden structure ( as it will tie in nicely with he lol of an ajoining barn) This will need its own slab, but will but up the the...

Hi we are based in Powys Wales We currently have an old metal garage, double opening doors in wood opening into a Unclassed lane. It's been there for at least 45 years. It's is in very poor condition and looking to rebuild with a half brick, half timber building in keeping with the local area...

Hi all We are currently in the process of adding a couple of new windows, one of these crossed where the main cable comes into the transformer unit. The cable cable comes I to the house overhead and is tied into a bracket on the wall and then runs down into the house. I would not want...

Hi all Had a general read and made a couple of calls regarding this, the local council have advised that no planning is required and as replacing a door with solid wall then no requirement for building regs. no issues re fire escapes and exits as forms part of a overall restructure of the...

Hi all I'm sure this has been answered numerous times, I have used a number of searches but cant quite answer my questions so apologies in advance! We own a older cottage which has a 1970's extension on the back, I am installing new 4ft French doors into this. We have a trusted builder...

Hi all first post on here, so think in the right place, I have been involved in a number of restoration projects over the years, and most projects go ok and to a standard I (and the wife of course) is happy with. We are renovating a welsh cottage at the moment, which we hope to move into...