Willl

Hi, not sure if the photos show but the wooden window ledge has a gap at the back where it meets the aluminium window. I'm thinking that I need to deal with this - otherwise condensation from the window will go into this gap and cause problems. Not sure the best way to go about this though and wanted to ask if anyone has any ideas? Thanks in advance! Will

Thanks all - points taken on board and to address a couple - The way the loft company have their business set up, their money is in the deposit you pay and you then pay the trades they arrange to do the job. This obviously leaves the customer with limited leverage! I've had a few things that I've had to push with them to get sorted and just trying to decide how much to challenge them on this.. As well as the wall not being level, I am worried the line between the old and new wall will be clearly visible after decorating and not able to be hidden by filling and sanding / feathering.. Can anyone advise what would need to be done to improve the situation / make more level? Thanks, Will

Hi, looking for some opinion please and hope I am posting this in the right place. We have recently had a loft conversion and two of the walls where an old wall meets a new wall are not very flat. As (hopefully) shown in the attached photos. If I hold a 6ft long spirit level against the top of the wall, the gap at the bottom of the spirit level measures more than 3cm! Where the old wall and the new wall meet are clearly visible. There are also places on other walls were plasterboard joints and tape are showing (though I understand that this should be able to be 'got over' via filling and sanding..?) The loft company have told me there is nothing they can do now. I would appreciate opinions on if this is acceptable, how it could be tackled / rectified and how I should approach this. Many thanks in advance! Will

That was discussed but couldnt be faced! Here are the plans if they 'shine any light'? (I'm now thinking it was something they said as part of the 'sell'!) Thanks, Will

Hi, would anyone be able to advise if reclaimed pine boards can be used in a loft conversion please? Checking from the angle of building regs (hence my posting here) but also interested in opinion. 'Tongue and groove high density board' has been quoted for. Thanks, Will

Thanks Russell. With the steels that are going in lower (around floor level) is there anything that can be done? I'm trying to understand what can be done to give more height in a loft conversion when head height is tight.. On the quotation we were given 'sinking the steels' was given but now the builder has turned up he is saying that its not a thing..! Will

Hi, is sinking / embedding the steels (if height in a loft conversion is tight) a thing / something that can be done? Thanks, Will

Thanks all! Is it possible to tell from the above images if these slates could be reused? Will

I feel like I have been let down by the council here; as the extension is certainly "overbearing". Unfortunately, I feel I have let myself down too - as I should have challenged before it was constructed and its too late! (My understanding being that unless it is considerably different to the approved plans nothing will be done / enforced.. )

I'm trying to understand how planning permission is given for a structure that once the parapet is built, is close to 4m high, when the councils published guidance is: • However as a general rule, extensions extending up to 3m in length should be no more than 3m in height on the boundary. • Extensions which exceed this length and exceed a height of 2.5m on the boundary are unlikely to be supported. • Where a pitched roof is proposed, the ridge height should be visibly lower than the sill of any first floor windows. (minimum of 2 or 3 brick courses) • Extensions should not overlook or have an overbearing or enclosing effect on adjacent properties by way of their height, position or depth The property is also on a slight elevation which increases its impact.

Thanks Redbeard. Yes a neighbour and PP. Will

With planning permission granted for a rear extension of 3.3m, a parapet wall can be built that takes the height closer to 4m. Doesn’t seem right but is yes? Thanks, Will

What is making me think about using the old slates, is that there doesn't seem to be a new slate or tile that is considered a 'go to' or superior..? Don't want to discard something that is of better quality..

How about the idea of using the existing tiles? I do understand that I will have to potentially pay extra for the tiles on the back and side to be carefully removed and sorted between good and worn but worth it if this is good quality old slate yes? Also, to add some warm roof insulation to help keep some head height in this part of the conversion..? Sensible or also silly? Many thanks, Will

Understood; with the age of the roof and the house I'm presuming it is old Welsh slate we have and that is what has made me think about trying to keep it.. Thanks, Will