Planning the build
Why
build an extension?Initial
design sketchesOn-line
Building RegsMeeting
plannersMeeting building controlPlanning the foundationsPlanning the floor slabMarking out the footingsDamp proof course issuesPossible drainage problems?Construction of the wallsProposed roof structureWindows diary
Window challengesInitial window plansMaking the casementsMaking the frameDesigning leaded lightsMaking leaded lightsAssembling the windowThe little windowThe door frameDemolition diary
The demolition starts!The demolition continuesStill more demolitionFoundations diary
Foundation issuesDrain issuesDigging the foundationsRethinking foundations!Pouring the foundationsFloor slab diary
Rethinking the slab!Floor
vent extensionsPreparing the slab #1Preparing the slab #2Pouring the slabWalls diary
Preparing to build wallsBuild up to the DPCBuild the walls #1Build the walls #2The gas men comethBuild the walls #3Finishing the wallsRoof diary
Roof structure buildTiling the roofFinishing the roofFinishing the gablesRoof insulationGutteringInternals
Floor screedPlumbingElectricsShower roomShower room floorsShower room wallsUtility roomUtility room wallsUtility room floor Finishing the windows
Project finished!
Final inspection
The certificate
Final thoughts
Twelve months on!
Out-takes!
Mistakes
Costs
Material costs
Links
Links
Sister sites
Hipped
roof build
Home
gas usage data
Stop
paint flaking
DIY
secondary glazing
gare.co.uk
Certificate of Completion
I'm very pleased to say that the extension passed its final inspection and a certificate of completion of works has now been issued!
So the wine and Champaign is out - now what will be my next project? (Now I know! Build a Hipped roof )
