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by DevilDamo
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Removal of wash hand basin in en-suite
Replies: 2
Views: 3033

The BR's state that a WHB is required where a W.C. is located, even in private use.

Why not go for a smaller WHB, or a corner basin?

Are the works subject to BR's?
by DevilDamo
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: kitchen ventilation
Replies: 8
Views: 4756

Background ventilation relating to trickle vents within windows or air bricks. If you don't have any openable windows, then there are other ways to comply. I'm not sure what those rates refer to either. Your best bet is to get in contact with the fan manufacturer and ask them the products extraction...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Loft Access
Replies: 1
Views: 3252

No.
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: DIY Loft Conversions
Replies: 3
Views: 4599

Re: DIY Loft Conversions

I'm not really sure if this would be cost effective? See if you can obtain a price from an estate agent or similar to see if it's worthwhile. Then look at whether or not the loft conversion will require planning and/or building regulation approval... Planning... Google "planningportal.gov.uk/e...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Loft Conversion, whats involved?????
Replies: 1
Views: 3149

Some properties benefit from PD (Permitted Development) rights, which means homeowners can carry out certain works without requiring planning approval. There are PD restrictions though and one of these being no dormers on the front elevation, i.e. facing the highway. So if you wanted to go ahead wit...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Insulating a Loft
Replies: 1
Views: 4747

A bit of an old thread, so I apologise and you may have already sorted it. However, when insulating a loft (for storage purposes), then you can choose to insulate it at ceiling level or rafter level. The u-values are a little more strict when insulating at ceiling level and this can sometimes be a p...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Unevel Loft joist
Replies: 1
Views: 4487

Re: Unevel Loft joist

mittulgpatel wrote:It seems really difficult to find answers for above query and its stopping me to carryon doing work when so many questions coming in my mind.


What do the drawings/specification (if any) state? Why not ask the BCO?
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Knocking down External wall into a conservatory
Replies: 5
Views: 33868

stoneyboy wrote:RoyalPhoebe,
The existing outside wall will need a Universal Column installed to support the wall above the opening.
end


Why a UC? It'd have to be pretty big to support a cavity wall. Common practice is to install 2no. UB's (i.e. one for each skin).
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Selling a house with extension that was not done by the building regulations spec
Replies: 3
Views: 12193

So you're asking about the existing third bedroom as opposed to the loft conversion? In my opinion, it would still be sold as a three bedroom house because you could say the staircase from that room to the loft is like a "hay-loft", which is solely used by the person in that bedroom. Howev...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Loft floor strengthening.
Replies: 2
Views: 6844

There's no reason what is there at present is adequate to take storage as that is what is taken into account when the ceiling joists (trusses) were designed. If you were looking at having a room up there, then that's a complete different story, but for general maintenance/storage, then what's there ...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: can anyone give me a idea please!! :O)
Replies: 1
Views: 3482

Why not replace the window with a door, thus utilising the existing lintel?
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Convert existing room to a garage
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

If it's reverting back to a garage, then you just need to make sure you will maintain the fire resistance through the internal walls and ceiling. As for the floor, you will need to check that the floor adjacent to the new garage is also timber with vents, which would need to be maintained under your...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Planning Permission For A BIG Shed
Replies: 2
Views: 3573

As mentioned above, you could possibly get away with it in classing it as a temporary structure. When foundations, etc... start to go in is when the LPA would take a view on it being more of a permanent structure.

If in doubt, ask. Don't "always" trust what these suppliers say.
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Neighbour building a covered way
Replies: 1
Views: 4586

Right on the boundary... 135cm... that's 1350mm, so not exactly "right" on the boundary. Anyway, your neighbour should have considered a Party Wall Notice or similar if they're building adjacent, on or over the boundary line. I don't think planning permission would be required, but there's...
by DevilDamo
Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Rear extension of a semi-detached house
Replies: 2
Views: 5454

Is this is a single or two-storey extension? If it's a two-storey, the "main" advantages of going in for planning approval for a pair of semi-detached houses is that you can extend more than you would normally be allowed to taking into account neighbouring windows to habitable rooms. Try a...
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