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
The little window
Sunday, 18th March: This is the little window for the extension. As this window does not open, it is much simpler to make that than the big one so I will not go through a detailed construction as it is similar to the other one.
My House Extension - windows challenges
The window frame
The leaded light
The antique 'bullseye' glass
The above is a close up of an antique bullseye glass taken from an old leaded light removed from a window in the main house. It's interesting to see that the complete pane is hand blown as the ripples go right to the outside edge of the pane. These are rather hard to get hold of these days, though you do see them on eBay from time to time.
The completed window
Just need to fit the double glazing unit.