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Extensions
Find a Extension specialist near you
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions
Conservatories
Any extension including conservatories can proceed without planning permission if the following criteria are met
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories
Building Regulations For Extensions
For Extensions
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions
Planning Permission & Building Regulations
Planning permission and building regulations are often confused and when investing any money in an extension it is crucial to understand the difference and when each should be sought
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/regulations-and-permission
Ladders
Tread Extension ladder
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders/ladder-types
Part M: Access To and Use of Buildings
Part do not apply to a an extension of or material alteration of a dwelling or b any part of a building which is used solely to enable the building or any service or fitting in the building to be inspected repaired or maintained
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-m
Making structural changes to your property
Clearly design is a huge topic in its own right however the main point to note is that a well designed building or extension is likely to be much more attractive to you and your neighbours and also likely to add value to your house when you come to sell it
http://www.simplifydiy.com/planning-permission
Basements
Regulations permissions for extensions
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
Part H: Drainage and Waste Disposal
The erection or extension of a building or work involving the underpinning of a building shall be carried out in a way that is not detrimental to the building or building extension or to the continued maintenance of the drain sewer or disposal main
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-h
Making Sense of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Act typically applies in situations where an extension is to be added to a property in a fairly built up area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/party-wall
SimplifyDIY Glossary: F
A block of four electrical sockets connected to a wall socket by an extension lead
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/f
Considering Building Regulations When Installing A Stud Wall
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/building-stud-wall
Macerators
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/macerator
Insulating your walls
When considering insulation for your home and especially if you are renovating andor adding an extension to your property you must adhere to the current building regulations
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation
Top bits of kit to Simplify your DIY
Whether youve turned the electrics off youre working in the garden where theres no power supply or youre just working at height a cordless drill avoids all that faffing with extension leads that can trip you up
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/must-have-kit
Most common DIY disasters
Fitting doors or windows and accidentally smashing glass is easy to do but youll need an extension of accidental damage cover to pick up the pieces
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters
Using the Directory
Adding an extension
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home/test
Preparing the loft space
If there is no fixed lighting in the loft run an extension lead through the hatchway and hang a suitable light from a beam
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loft-preparation
Ceiling Insulation
When considering insulation for your home and especially if you are renovating andor adding an extension to your property you must adhere to the current
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation
Asbestos Information & Advice
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/asbestos
Decking
However if youre elevating a part or all of your deck particularly if this creates a useable space underneath it may be considered as an extension or a garden building which would then be subject to the appropriate size limitations
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking
SimplifyDIY Glossary: E
Particularly strongdense and frostresistant type of brick often used as a damp proof course in older buildings and in underground or highly exposed locations Extension lead
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/e
Will it fit?
Adding an extension
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home
Find a Extension specialist near you
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions
Conservatories
Any extension including conservatories can proceed without planning permission if the following criteria are met
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories
Building Regulations For Extensions
For Extensions
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions
Planning Permission & Building Regulations
Planning permission and building regulations are often confused and when investing any money in an extension it is crucial to understand the difference and when each should be sought
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/regulations-and-permission
Ladders
Tread Extension ladder
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders/ladder-types
Part M: Access To and Use of Buildings
Part do not apply to a an extension of or material alteration of a dwelling or b any part of a building which is used solely to enable the building or any service or fitting in the building to be inspected repaired or maintained
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-m
Making structural changes to your property
Clearly design is a huge topic in its own right however the main point to note is that a well designed building or extension is likely to be much more attractive to you and your neighbours and also likely to add value to your house when you come to sell it
http://www.simplifydiy.com/planning-permission
Basements
Regulations permissions for extensions
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
Part H: Drainage and Waste Disposal
The erection or extension of a building or work involving the underpinning of a building shall be carried out in a way that is not detrimental to the building or building extension or to the continued maintenance of the drain sewer or disposal main
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-h
Making Sense of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Act typically applies in situations where an extension is to be added to a property in a fairly built up area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/party-wall
SimplifyDIY Glossary: F
A block of four electrical sockets connected to a wall socket by an extension lead
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/f
Considering Building Regulations When Installing A Stud Wall
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/building-stud-wall
Macerators
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/macerator
Insulating your walls
When considering insulation for your home and especially if you are renovating andor adding an extension to your property you must adhere to the current building regulations
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation
Top bits of kit to Simplify your DIY
Whether youve turned the electrics off youre working in the garden where theres no power supply or youre just working at height a cordless drill avoids all that faffing with extension leads that can trip you up
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/must-have-kit
Most common DIY disasters
Fitting doors or windows and accidentally smashing glass is easy to do but youll need an extension of accidental damage cover to pick up the pieces
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters
Using the Directory
Adding an extension
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home/test
Preparing the loft space
If there is no fixed lighting in the loft run an extension lead through the hatchway and hang a suitable light from a beam
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loft-preparation
Ceiling Insulation
When considering insulation for your home and especially if you are renovating andor adding an extension to your property you must adhere to the current
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation
Asbestos Information & Advice
Adding an extension to your property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/asbestos
Decking
However if youre elevating a part or all of your deck particularly if this creates a useable space underneath it may be considered as an extension or a garden building which would then be subject to the appropriate size limitations
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking
SimplifyDIY Glossary: E
Particularly strongdense and frostresistant type of brick often used as a damp proof course in older buildings and in underground or highly exposed locations Extension lead
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/e
Will it fit?
Adding an extension
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home
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