Don33e

@torre any idea of some software that I could try and draw it ?

Thanks for your comments, I know that I wont get a staircase from the garage but could one fit into this area, access from the workshop ?

Hi Everyone, Since this is my first self-build, I started with the porch, which I completed at the end of August. I just need to render it before moving on to the rear extension, we will just render the porch for now! Here are a few points I’m considering and would love some feedback on: I’m thinking of revisiting the plans to align the ridgw roofline above the garage with that of the house. I’m undecided about how to use the space above the garage. Some ideas I’ve been considering include an en-suite, or possibly accessing it via stairs from the workshop to create a small studio apartment for the kids. I’d like to incorporate a compact plant room to house a 19" rack (for battery storage), along with space for a water tank, boiler, heat pump, and solar equipment. I’m open to ideas for the hall, kitchen, and utility layouts. The design needs to include a downstairs shower room, but the staircase location is fixed. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions! Cheers Don

@Mike @Dave Jones Many thanks for your comments, I got it done in the end. I went for lead valley for now, but will go for a dry valley when we re roof the house.

Hi All, Any advice or guidance please, our self-build has started with the porch. I have now opened up the existing roof and am struggling to work out framing (laying out) for the valley gutter the existing roof has a pitch of 45 and the new around 25. I am not a roofer, but I have done flat dormer roofs and, build simple pitched roofs for large out buildings, but I have never done an intersecting roof. I have started to cut and install 19mm timber to allow 9mm ply to go on top and then be flush with the rafters is the the correct way? or could i just lay 6-9mm ply on-top of the rafters. Also I do not mind it if is lead or GRP valley gutter. just looking for some detailed advice please.

Hi All, I have started our porch extension in preparation to under and gauge the amount of effort prior starting our rear extension. The current driveway is a stamped concrete slab, which used to but up against the front door. When removing the section of drive to dig the trench, I have found that there was never any block work below the front door threshold! so rain water over the years has undermined the current porch slab! I will dig out the old slab, so my question is how best to seal the new DPM to the existing DPC ? I intend to: 150mm harcore, 25mm sand, DPM, 150mm insulation, DPM, 100mm concrete. Cheers Don

lol, almost certain 🙂, cannot mistake that photo

Hi All, I was recommend to join this forum some time ago by @Pocster, I have always wanted to build my own house, but a porch, rear extension and above the garage will have to do for now. I am sure I will have loads of questions, and request some feedback etc.... Cheers Don