House Extensions & Conservatories

344 topics in this forum

1. Dug a trial pit - help!

   By MustyandConfused, May 21
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   • saveasteading
   • May 22

2. Rafter Joist- can we construct supporting structure without re-installing roof. If we cannot do it can we just leave it in between and complete loft conversion, will it pass Building Regs

   By Mubbashshir, April 21
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   • Temp
   • May 21

3. Crack on the soil beside my Single story new extension(no trees around)

   By Mubbashshir, May 18
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   • Temp
   • May 18

4. Boarding the loft a bit and installing loft hatch before ceiling, plastering and insulation what is the risk or issues

   By Mubbashshir, May 13
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   • Nickfromwales
   • May 14

5. Should I knock down existing extension first?

   By Hayleazes, April 21
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   • Hayleazes
   • April 21

6. Buying materials

   By Robsco1, March 3
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   • saveasteading
   • April 15

7. Choosing a roof for a single story extension

   By JohnyG, March 24
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   • goodbyegti
   • April 4

8. Would i have to submit a prior approval for my wraparound extension?

   By Richard Marin, March 31
   • 1 reply
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   • scottishjohn
   • April 2

9. Possible to do an extension with no driveway/road?

   By Bethanyboo, March 20
   • 2 replies
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   • Mike
   • March 21

10. Bungalow - second storey and permitted build guidelines help please (side and rear extension)

    By Alice Nicholls, March 5
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    • Alice Nicholls
    • March 5

11. Single Rear/Double Side Extension Planning thoughts

    By Jagroop Rai, March 4
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    • Jagroop Rai
    • March 4

12. OSB shuttering around Cast ST2 concrete foundation slab

    By ab12, March 2
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    • nod
    • March 2

13. Ground screw foundation

    By DesH, February 22
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    • DesH
    • February 26

14. Threshold Arrangement and DPC / DPM

    By Daddyzord, February 19
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    • Daddyzord
    • February 19

15. Timber framed extension (uk) - damp course too low

    By JackCD, July 19, 2023
    • 12 replies
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    • tarrylarry
    • February 9

16. New extension - air coming through electrical sockets

    By S_P, January 28
    • 17 replies
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    • kandgmitchell
    • January 29

17. DPC strip behind wall battens

    By OldieNewbie, January 28
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    • OldieNewbie
    • January 28

18. Extension Cavity Insulation 1 2 3

    By osprey, January 4
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    • lookseehear
    • January 21

19. How to build an extension

    By OldieNewbie, December 17, 2024
    • 9 replies
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    • OldieNewbie
    • January 20

20. Plan drawer, architecture technician

    By Tennentslager, January 15
    • 2 replies
    • 750 views
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    • Tennentslager
    • January 15

21. Timber frame sitting on existing cavity wall up to DPC

    By Timberframeguy, January 10
    • 0 replies
    • 713 views
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    • Timberframeguy
    • January 10

22. Help with gf en-suite extension

    By NorfolkingClue, January 1
    • 3 replies
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    • NorfolkingClue
    • January 9

23. Foundations on original side extension?

    By SimonHills, December 20, 2024
    • 5 replies
    • 950 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • December 21, 2024

24. 100mm cavity - Full fill?

    By iSelfBuild, December 16, 2024
    • 16 replies
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    • lookseehear
    • December 17, 2024

25. Whats next?

    By tommyleestaples, December 16, 2024
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    • 781 views
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    • tommyleestaples
    • December 17, 2024