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Connecting an extension to an existing house
Methods of construction and roofing your timber frame extension This is the second article in a series of four, designed to highlight potential problems and guide you through the process of building an extension, where there are surrounding properties. This article gives you an overview of some of the methods of construction and roofing that […] More
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Typical extension designs
Architect Rod Maharg looks at the most common extension designs If you are thinking of extending your home, the possibilities, in theory, are endless. The location (front, side, or rear) could vary, so could the number of stories, the size, the massing, the roof type, the materials… The sky is the limit! However, the realities […] More
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in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, UncategorizedExternal wall coverings
The external skin of a building must have four essential characteristics: durability, resistance to moisture penetration, uniform weathering and an attractive appearance. It may also be required to provide weight bearing or strength, and is nowadays increasingly expected to contribute to energy efficiency. CHARACTERISTICS Durability depends upon exposure to the weather, (e.g. rain, wind or […] More
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