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Hi I had a loft conversion and to meet building regs I need to separate my stairs on the ground floor which is open plan. To maintain the open plan feel I was looking to use FD30 fire rated glass to separate it which is obviously very expensive. It got my thinking could I potentially use Acrylic...

'Next door' is actually still my property is just a new build extension on an existing extension. The bit closet on the photo is a re-roof and the far bit is the new build. Thanks all for the comments. I have contacted the builder to see what he proposes.

Hi Had a new rubber roof fitted and the builders that did it have left it as per the attached picture. Is this acceptable or should I be asking for them to redo it? I presume if so they would need to lift it and re glue? It looks pretty bad obviously and seems to be effecting drainage. I presume...

Thanks all for advice. I got a quote today for a mist system, he said the basic system would be c£1500-£2k but my layout would be closer to £4k due to number of jets needed. Does that align with what others have seen? I have read sprinkler systems are even more expensive. At the sort of cost...

Thanks for the link, any idea on rough price. Thank you all for the other information. Can I ask another question, say I put in a wall for the building reg sign off, if I then removed this would this effect my household insurance? (from a safety point of view I have the ability to escape from...

I meant all the first floor windows, not the 2nd floor that way those in the loft could escape through the first floor. I guess sprinklers are a very expensive option.

Hi I am having a loft conversion and the building inspector has asked a wall and fire door to be installed installed in my downstairs area to separate the stairs as an exit. I have attached a drawing and the red circle is where he is asking it be built. Also attached the first floor layout -...

I can spend more potentially would just prefer not to! But something DIY is preferred, is there not some form of sealer I can just paint on? Thanks for help.

Hi I have an old garage (house 1930's) with a concrete floor and inspection pit, the inspection pit seems fairly damp. I am looking to waterproof and the garage floor so I can store things in there without ruining them. Can anyone suggest a suitable solution to waterproof it with, would...

Hi I recently purchased a house (1930's built) that was extended, but I presume extended a long time. I am looking to extend further however the PD rules states that as the house stood in 1948. If I can include the extension then my work is fine under PD if not then I may need to go through the...