I’m building a rear extension on my end of terrace bungalow, my Architect has specified a 600mm x 1000mm concrete foundation. At the adjoining...
So I’m doing a loft conversion and extension on my 2 bed bungalow, the building regs notes asks for “fire resistant cavity barriers to be...
We recently started our loft conversion in a terraced house. The contractor followed the plans based on a calculation that was provided by a...
I am trying to ascertain where cavity trays are required. As I understand it they would be needed any time the wall cavity gets penetrated eg....
Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please, as I can't find anything on the internet about building regs on alterations to existing loft...
Hello everyone! Hope you are all having a nice start to your weekend. I would really appreciate if anyone could give me some advice. A...
The private Building Control company hired by my builder plans to issue a certificate for my new extension based on the fact it is exempt if the...
I'm planning a knock through between my kitchen and dining room and need beam/RSJ calculation (and drawings?!) For building control, but the local...
Hi, We’re part way though an extension and are doing some bits ourselves. The builder did the construction, but we’re doing the roof insulation...
I am opening up a load bearing wall between kitchen and lounge and I am also installing an additional WC in a storage room (next to bathroom). I...
Hi, I am hoping for some advice. My builder has completed a loft and the building inspector has said the insulation is not sufficient as it has a...
I've just bought a house with a very usable cellar - it's been insulated and has heat and light and fully decorated - all with planning...
Hi, Hopefully someone can help me ...... I am currently selling my late father's property, one which he built in 1971, this is a 5 bedroom house...
I'd like to install an external mains socket on the outside wall of my house in the back garden. This would be a weatherproof IP66 13A socket with...
I have just installed the following two beams for my loft conversion. 5.1m 203x203x46kg on 100x150x500mm pad stones. Unfortunately these are...
Hi all, We are newbies, planning to build our first rear extension. Currently we look to switch from expensive-and-not-very-responsive architects...
Hi. I have new upvc windows & doors to fit in my new extension with 150mm deep external sills. The BCO has said he wants them fitted in the middle...
My local building control are happy for me to install my own woodburning stove, and they'll sign it off within their fee - provided it meets regs....
Hi All I hope someone here can guide me on the below. I have had built decking in my back garden. My garden itself is sloping. As a result of...
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