bassanclan
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If you are wanting to put the exact same flooring throughout then A. If you are using different flooring in bedroom to landing you could make an argument for B/C, but it might look too busy
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I will have a look and see how far out it is
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Does anyone have a recent copy of pdf SPONS they could let me have? I have one from a few years ago, but prices of labour and materials have changed a lot, especially in the past year
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It took me a while to realise that it is my job as the builder to prove to the building inspector that my work complied with building regs, rather than assuming that the inspector can see that the work meets the regs.
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Depth of Hearth in front of Wood Burning Stove
bassanclan replied to benben5555's topic in Stoves, Fires & Fireplaces
Just to addthat even if you can get away with 225, you need the depth of the fully open door as a minimum, just for practicalities -
Some lenders won't lend on properties with flying freeholds. Therefore they may ask you to repay the loan in a worst case scenario. If you are keeping the properties for the long term and are happy to renew the mortgage deal with Birmingham Midshires then you probably don't need to rock the boat until you are financially able to repay the loan if required
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Who ultimately decides and how can I know upfront?
bassanclan replied to flanagaj's topic in Planning Permission
I got a book " The planning game" by Ken Djyksmann (spelling?) out the library, it is very helpful -
Proposed fence behind retaining wall
bassanclan replied to planningffs's topic in Planning Permission
Is the block wall on your property? If so that may make a difference. Start by asking the neighbors they might appreciate the privacy and then you could just go ahead without worrying about planning permission -
Convert UK driveway to garage?
bassanclan replied to Benjamin Whitehouse's topic in House Extensions & Conservatories
Roof lights or sun pipes into the living room might help -
@Nickfromwales
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Guttering on a party wall....advice please...
bassanclan replied to Tarquin1980's topic in Garage & Cellar Conversions
Your neighbour is 100% right. You should deal with the water coming off your own roof with guttering on your own land. The advice of a good roofer should help -
Brick bond at window reveals for non metric sized openings?
bassanclan replied to ruggers's topic in Brick & Block
What size brick are you actually using? -
messed up a kitchen wall (metro tiles)
bassanclan replied to johnhenstock83's topic in Wall Tiles & Tiling
Powder adhesive is for wall and floor tiles. Ready mix adhesive is for DIY. This sounds like 100% user error, but without seeing what has happened I can't tell you what you did wrong! -
Hand nail and blunt the end of the nail (presume 65x2.65)
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If I am understanding this right the two storey element will be as far back as your neighbour's two storey building? The juliet balcony may prove problematic, and you could make the planners look on it more favourably by hipping rather than gable ending the wall. No harm in submitting the application but being prepared to listen to the officer and modify it part way through
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Counter batten span
bassanclan replied to HeatingEngineerGoneWild's topic in General Construction Issues
Battens usually refer to 2x1 timber on the outside of the roof to nail in the rows of tiles/slates -
Counter batten span
bassanclan replied to HeatingEngineerGoneWild's topic in General Construction Issues
I think you are referring to ceiling joists. The span determines the size of timber needed. I'm guessing 3x2 or 4x2 will do as it only looks like a 3m span. The distance between the ceiling joists is determined by the rafter spacing.