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Case Study - No. 12

Before

Before

Before

It was necessary to demolish the existing garage to improve the space to meet the current building regulations.

After

Before

Before

The front of the property showing the (nearly) finished works.

Brief

A new single storey side extension and a porch to match! The client also had a new kitchen and a large patio installed to the rear of the property.

Specific Challenges

  1. Access to the rear of the property became very limited once the extension was commenced therefore, careful material management and the sequencing of works was important. 
  2. The design of the extension left access from the existing house as the only entrance leaving a temporary potential security risk during works.

Solutions Deployed

  1. We tackled the garden first allowing access for plant and materials. Once the extension started we used lots of man power to get things where they needed to be.
  2. Significant temporary security measures were employed to block entrance to any intruders. These were deconstructed and erected as necessary to ensure security for our client at all times.

The Steps

Demolition

Brickwork to DPC

Foundations

The existing garage construction was not salvageable for the new design. 


Demolishing it was one of the first steps for this build, giving a clear space to work onwards from. 

Foundations

Brickwork to DPC

Foundations

It is common to use machinery to excavate foundations but sometimes buried services are encountered.


Luckily though, we don't mind getting muddy so we completely hand dug the porch and sections of the side extension.

Brickwork to DPC

Brickwork to DPC

Brickwork to DPC

The footings are poured to precise levels and then carefully set out brickwork goes in to ensure that the building is perfectly in line with where it should be.


The hardcore base for the ground bearing floor slab is also shown here.

Sand-blinding

Masonry to Roof Level

Sand-blinding

Before the DPM can be installed, the hardcore is softened with a sand blinding. This stops any sharp stone penetrating the damp proof envelope and aids levelling.

Damp Proofing

Masonry to Roof Level

Sand-blinding

The damp proof membrane is installed to stop water rising up through the floor once the works are complete.


Dependant on the weather it also acts as a giant puddle for a large part of the works!

Masonry to Roof Level

Masonry to Roof Level

Masonry to Roof Level

The cavity walls are raised up to the eaves level. This shot was taken during the installing of the lintels. Once the masonry is up to roof height the timber wall plates can be installed.

Roof Structure

Brickwork + Facia

Blockwork Gable

TBC

Blockwork Gable

Brickwork + Facia

Blockwork Gable

TBC

Brickwork + Facia

Brickwork + Facia

Brickwork + Facia

TBC

Waterproofing

Rooflight Openings

Rooflight Openings

TBC

Rooflight Openings

Rooflight Openings

Rooflight Openings

TBC

Tiling

Rooflight Openings

Tiling

TBC

Skylights

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

TBC

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

TBC

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