I’ve over-estimated the number of blocks I needed for my extension and will have nearly half a pallet of blocks and thermalites left.
To make use of them I thought about a porch on the front of the property. I’m only calling it ‘cheeky’ as it’s not on the plans, but I understand if I keep it under 3m2 it’s a permitted development and doesn’t need building control.
However, my house is built on sand and the new extension has to be piled down to 12m in some places. Of course I don’t want to go to those sorts of costs for the porch.
I know that porch foundations have caused some squabbles on here recently, so sorry for being up a sore subject for some, but do you think I could get away with a raft foundation for the porch?
As you will see from the picture/diagram the house already has an overhanging roof (which I’m going to replace anyway). So it’s a case of that actually having some walls to sit on on the outside too, rather than just hanging over. I don’t actually plan to have that much in the way of blockwork, as the glazing will be full height, so hopefully not too much weight on such a foundation.
Do you think this sound ok or am I heading for disaster?
thanks
Andy
To make use of them I thought about a porch on the front of the property. I’m only calling it ‘cheeky’ as it’s not on the plans, but I understand if I keep it under 3m2 it’s a permitted development and doesn’t need building control.
However, my house is built on sand and the new extension has to be piled down to 12m in some places. Of course I don’t want to go to those sorts of costs for the porch.
I know that porch foundations have caused some squabbles on here recently, so sorry for being up a sore subject for some, but do you think I could get away with a raft foundation for the porch?
As you will see from the picture/diagram the house already has an overhanging roof (which I’m going to replace anyway). So it’s a case of that actually having some walls to sit on on the outside too, rather than just hanging over. I don’t actually plan to have that much in the way of blockwork, as the glazing will be full height, so hopefully not too much weight on such a foundation.
Do you think this sound ok or am I heading for disaster?
thanks
Andy