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by Sandy737
Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Extra Deep Foundations for Small Rear Extension
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Extra Deep Foundations for Small Rear Extension

Hi all. Planning a small rear extension. Our post code is RH12 5XQ. Building Control have told me due to the proximity of a neighbours mature oak I will need more than the standard foundations (i.e. option B below) I need a ball park as to how much this is likely to cost, if it's as bad I think it w...
by Sandy737
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Neighbours Oak Tree Killed my Project
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Neighbours Oak Tree Killed my Project

Hi. Planning/building control advice. Mature oak tree in neighbours garden with perseveration order on it, but it's 15m from proposed single story extension. Planning are saying foundations need to be minimum of 3m (or 10m piles). Which is of course totally ridiculous! There is no arguing with these...
by Sandy737
Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Large 600x600 Marble Tiles for Retiling Bathroom
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Large 600x600 Marble Tiles for Retiling Bathroom

Hi. Retileing the bathroom.
2 walls are solid brick and block, 2 are plasterboard stud.
Old tiles are std 6x6 inch ceramic. New will be large natural marble.
Do I need to fix HardiBoard as well (on top of) the existing plasterboard or can I just fix marble to existing plasterboard?
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