My Extension and Garage Build Project
Discussion
Thanks for the comments guys - I am still in the US, and the builders were awaiting supplies Monday, so were doing other things, but appear to have been back in force today. I travel back home tomorrow, so will be able to see the progress in person on Thursday morning...
So, as for today - firstly, lintel installed over the bifolds and blocks added (this has also been done over the study window, but no photo):
Hangers and joists in for the new bedroom floor...
and then blockwork going up for the bedroom walls.
It looks to be coming together well - and there have been visits from the joiner, and the window & door man to ensure that all is prepped for the next stage - windows all ok, and just need to look at the options for the utility (side) exterior door when I get back, and that will be sorted.
So, as for today - firstly, lintel installed over the bifolds and blocks added (this has also been done over the study window, but no photo):
Hangers and joists in for the new bedroom floor...
and then blockwork going up for the bedroom walls.
It looks to be coming together well - and there have been visits from the joiner, and the window & door man to ensure that all is prepped for the next stage - windows all ok, and just need to look at the options for the utility (side) exterior door when I get back, and that will be sorted.
So, it's time for another update - I got back yesterday morning to observe loads of progress, and have seen even more today!
So this was the end of play yesterday, with the wall plate fixed and the timbers starting to be fitted.
Today has seen several deliveries including the trusses for the garage, which were delivered and swiftly erected, along with the rest of the timbers along the back of the house - giving us a good idea of the look of the revised roof arrangement
So this was the end of play yesterday, with the wall plate fixed and the timbers starting to be fitted.
Today has seen several deliveries including the trusses for the garage, which were delivered and swiftly erected, along with the rest of the timbers along the back of the house - giving us a good idea of the look of the revised roof arrangement
Cheers guys - it is amazing how even the roof timber has started to give more of an idea of the space. Having looked at your thread though, Griff Boy, I think this is a tiny project in comparison - will be looking for more tips though, especially as we are getting into decorating and finishes.
The veluxes are IIRC 1180x780mm - and in fact we are looking to see about adding a third above the study - now the timbers are up, it just looks like it will add more nice light into the room - and if we're going to do it, now is the time to do so, I guess!
We have spent much of the weekend looking into some more items - we have chosen the kitchen, and are getting fitting quotes, I have been looking for garage doors, and need to get some more prices, but am tempted to fit myself (looking at a powered Seceuroll insulated roller shutter).
Also been looking at wood/multi-fuel stoves, as we have got a plan for fitting and flue - just need to choose a burner. At the minute, we are liking the Rais Q-Tee, but also the Portway 1 - two quite different options, but both appear good and will do the job well - I can get the Portway for less than half the price of the Rais, and can't quite work out the difference other than aesthetics, in fact the Portway opens up the multi-fuel option too... Am going to ask my (independent, so no vested interests) fitter for opinions, and also visit a couple of other places to see if there are any other options that take our fancy... It does appear very frustrating that you can't buy many of these stoves online - and many don't even have prices online... makes it hard to clearly compare the many options out there! Would be good to hear any recommendations!
More updates to follow in the week!
The veluxes are IIRC 1180x780mm - and in fact we are looking to see about adding a third above the study - now the timbers are up, it just looks like it will add more nice light into the room - and if we're going to do it, now is the time to do so, I guess!
We have spent much of the weekend looking into some more items - we have chosen the kitchen, and are getting fitting quotes, I have been looking for garage doors, and need to get some more prices, but am tempted to fit myself (looking at a powered Seceuroll insulated roller shutter).
Also been looking at wood/multi-fuel stoves, as we have got a plan for fitting and flue - just need to choose a burner. At the minute, we are liking the Rais Q-Tee, but also the Portway 1 - two quite different options, but both appear good and will do the job well - I can get the Portway for less than half the price of the Rais, and can't quite work out the difference other than aesthetics, in fact the Portway opens up the multi-fuel option too... Am going to ask my (independent, so no vested interests) fitter for opinions, and also visit a couple of other places to see if there are any other options that take our fancy... It does appear very frustrating that you can't buy many of these stoves online - and many don't even have prices online... makes it hard to clearly compare the many options out there! Would be good to hear any recommendations!
More updates to follow in the week!
Minor update - more money spent today!
My HETAS installer came round last night, and has a plan for the log-burner flue, so I have today ordered the Portway One multifuel stove, which he has fitted before and rates as good. I have also been getting garage door quotes and have ordered a Seceuroglide roller door for the garage - so that's another couple of jobs off the to-do list!
My HETAS installer came round last night, and has a plan for the log-burner flue, so I have today ordered the Portway One multifuel stove, which he has fitted before and rates as good. I have also been getting garage door quotes and have ordered a Seceuroglide roller door for the garage - so that's another couple of jobs off the to-do list!
Time for an update again with more pictures
firstly, the front gable of the garage is up and the box gutter has been formed to sort out the revised roof arrangement.
looking through into the garage
looking through towards the study with the extra velux frame in the timbers above
across the back of the family room, with velux frames above
the tops of the roof timbers
Rear garage gable built up
Looking along the length of the garage - with the box gutter beginning to be formed
and finally a wide view across the back of the house
More to come this week - with rooftiles planned for delivery shortly, so we might be heading towards being water-tight soon!
firstly, the front gable of the garage is up and the box gutter has been formed to sort out the revised roof arrangement.
looking through into the garage
looking through towards the study with the extra velux frame in the timbers above
across the back of the family room, with velux frames above
the tops of the roof timbers
Rear garage gable built up
Looking along the length of the garage - with the box gutter beginning to be formed
and finally a wide view across the back of the house
More to come this week - with rooftiles planned for delivery shortly, so we might be heading towards being water-tight soon!
Time for some more progress - and the brickwork is now essentially complete on the shell - all gables done, with just the top of the gable for the bedroom to finish once the timbers are in place. We also have felt and lats in place ready for tiles to start going on (which is the plan for today)
Hoping that it stays dry now, as the next job is to remove the slates from part of the house roof to put in the valley wall plate for the bedroom and then get the timbers in - the plan being to get the roof plate done late today, and then they'll get the timbers done tomorrow. Expecting that we will be watertight very soon!
Hoping that it stays dry now, as the next job is to remove the slates from part of the house roof to put in the valley wall plate for the bedroom and then get the timbers in - the plan being to get the roof plate done late today, and then they'll get the timbers done tomorrow. Expecting that we will be watertight very soon!
More updates - the first two veluxes are in, and the tiles are going on...
Decided to have explore the top level of the scaffold and see how things look from above too!
Garage roof and view beyond
Bedroom coming together
Slates removed in preparation for putting timbers on here tomorrow...
Amazing the difference all of these changes are making towards visualising the finished article!
Had to nip out tonight and get some more satellite coax ready for morning - as I need to move the dish for a second time, to make sure it is clear of where the flue for the log burner will go - and I need to take a pair of feeds down into the new room too, so will get those added while I am at it.
Decided to have explore the top level of the scaffold and see how things look from above too!
Garage roof and view beyond
Bedroom coming together
Slates removed in preparation for putting timbers on here tomorrow...
Amazing the difference all of these changes are making towards visualising the finished article!
Had to nip out tonight and get some more satellite coax ready for morning - as I need to move the dish for a second time, to make sure it is clear of where the flue for the log burner will go - and I need to take a pair of feeds down into the new room too, so will get those added while I am at it.
The stackpipe is going to be sorted out - that is the original location, and it will be suitably re-arranged once the roof is sorted (so it doesn't exit through the valley - probably going out through the window wall, something that the builders have noted needs sorting to allow it to vent, without impacting that critical bit of the roof.
It's time for an overdue update too - as much has been happening, but it's been busy times getting stuff sorted here, so I haven't managed to update the thread, so here goes!
Since the last update, the joiner has been here and has sorted out the bedroom roof timbers
Looking into the new bedroom
I moved the satellite dish (for the second time - it was originally below the roofline - then I moved it to the right of the window) so that it won't be in the way of the flue for the stove, and also took the opportunity to run a spare double feed for the TV in the new room
We have tiles on most of the garage (the bit closer to the camera needed a box gutter sorting, and has scaffold legs for the upper area going through, so has to wait!)
Had the waterboard out to replace the old stopcock which wouldn't turn off - which will be critical when it comes time to get the plumber in, as the internal stopcock has got to be moved!
The gable on the bedroom was built up and the roof as been tiled apart from the last row of the old roof down to the valley.
Then on Friday, we had windows installed (as the window fitter is away on holiday now for a week, so wanted to get these sorted before he went - doors and bifolds to be done as soon as he's back...)
Bedroom from inside
rear view from the garden
downstairs loo window
study window
Garage window
The plan is to finish the bedroom roof tomorrow, and then cut out the outer skin of bricks for the bedroom door before the upper scaffold comes down, then finish the roof and get the scaffold gone this week. Next will be prep for the sub-floors in the downstairs rooms, before doors go in, and then walls can start to come down!
It's time for an overdue update too - as much has been happening, but it's been busy times getting stuff sorted here, so I haven't managed to update the thread, so here goes!
Since the last update, the joiner has been here and has sorted out the bedroom roof timbers
Looking into the new bedroom
I moved the satellite dish (for the second time - it was originally below the roofline - then I moved it to the right of the window) so that it won't be in the way of the flue for the stove, and also took the opportunity to run a spare double feed for the TV in the new room
We have tiles on most of the garage (the bit closer to the camera needed a box gutter sorting, and has scaffold legs for the upper area going through, so has to wait!)
Had the waterboard out to replace the old stopcock which wouldn't turn off - which will be critical when it comes time to get the plumber in, as the internal stopcock has got to be moved!
The gable on the bedroom was built up and the roof as been tiled apart from the last row of the old roof down to the valley.
Then on Friday, we had windows installed (as the window fitter is away on holiday now for a week, so wanted to get these sorted before he went - doors and bifolds to be done as soon as he's back...)
Bedroom from inside
rear view from the garden
downstairs loo window
study window
Garage window
The plan is to finish the bedroom roof tomorrow, and then cut out the outer skin of bricks for the bedroom door before the upper scaffold comes down, then finish the roof and get the scaffold gone this week. Next will be prep for the sub-floors in the downstairs rooms, before doors go in, and then walls can start to come down!
Some more progress from today - the bedroom roof is now sorted (apart from a little bit of pointing), and the upper level of scaffold is down! Also got the third Velux in, and more tiles on the roof.
and from inside showing the full width before the end gets divided off (study wall will be blockwork, but is going to be built onto the sub-floor once that is down...) - not bad light to say the picture was taken about 9pm!
and from inside showing the full width before the end gets divided off (study wall will be blockwork, but is going to be built onto the sub-floor once that is down...) - not bad light to say the picture was taken about 9pm!
Time for another quick update - and this time the key update is about something removed rather than added... The scaffolding is all down!
and the membrane is down and ready inside, ready for the sub-floors to go in downstairs (in fact the concrete was arriving as I left for work this morning).
Garage door going in tomorrow - and remaining doors on Thursday. I think we will be knocking through soon (maybe next week!)
and the membrane is down and ready inside, ready for the sub-floors to go in downstairs (in fact the concrete was arriving as I left for work this morning).
Garage door going in tomorrow - and remaining doors on Thursday. I think we will be knocking through soon (maybe next week!)
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