Case Study - No. 58
Before
Before
Before
The property shown from the rear before works commenced. A three bedroom semi-detached property in need of updating!
After
Before
Before
The property shown from the rear as the works were nearing completion. Now a substantial 4 bedroom semi-detached property.
The Steps
Foundations
Brickwork to DPC
Brickwork to DPC
The first step with all extensions starts below the ground.
Getting the foundations set out correctly and to the correct depth is a crucial stage.
Brickwork to DPC
Brickwork to DPC
Brickwork to DPC
Once the foundations have been poured, the brickwork/blockwork is raised up to ground floor level to ensure that the waterproofing can be installed prior to the floor.
Preparing Ground Bearing Floor
Preparing Ground Bearing Floor
Preparing Ground Bearing Floor
The waterproofing and structural reinforcement to the ground floor slab are an important step. It's important to get this right to avoid issues in the future.
Masonry up to First Floor
Preparing Ground Bearing Floor
Preparing Ground Bearing Floor
We're using blockwork on this build as the finished product will be pebble dashed to match the existing house.
Custom Padstones
Structure for Second Storey
Structure for Second Storey
Due to very heavy concentrated loads onto the blockwork, custom padstones were cast to match the Structural Engineer's specification.
Structure for Second Storey
Structure for Second Storey
Structure for Second Storey
The second storey was supported on steelwork to give a large open plan space below. This was another crucial piece of setting out to get right as a lot relies upon these steels.
Installing First Floor Joists
Installing First Floor Joists
Installing First Floor Joists
The floor goes in along with all of the necessary restraint straps to meet the building regulations.
Installing First Floor Boards
Installing First Floor Joists
Installing First Floor Joists
The floor boards are installed along with taped joints to avoid water damage in the temporary case before the roof is watertight.
Masonry to Roof Level
Masonry to Roof Level
Masonry to Roof Level
The horizontal timbers support the lower level roof and their locations are dictated by the exact angles of the hipped roof.
Roof Carcass
Masonry to Roof Level
Masonry to Roof Level
To match the existing style of the roof a hidden box structure was required to give a small hidden flat roof to the top of the property.
Installing Roof Structure
Installing Roof Structure
Installing Roof Structure
We installed rafters and ply to the hidden flat roof. One hip rafter is shown with the common rafters coming in.
Waterproofing Roof
Installing Roof Structure
Installing Roof Structure
The same hip once watertight with battens ready for tiles to go on.
Tiling Roof
First Coat of Render
First Coat of Render
A third photo of the same hip, this time with tiles and ridge tiles installed. The flat roof to the top was installed by specialists with EDPM.
Unfortunately, the tiles had to differentiate from the existing, (dictated by the planning office) hence why they do not match.
First Coat of Render
First Coat of Render
First Coat of Render
Once the roof was on, the render can begin to be installed.
At Ataro Homes, we don't always take things too seriously. This particular day the neighbour got a big smile to cheer up her day.
Once the day was out this entire elevation had been rendered.
Scaffolding Finally Down
Scaffolding Finally Down
Scaffolding Finally Down
A few busy days later allows the scaffolding to be dropped. The first time that the property can be seen again shows a smart finish.
Windows Installed
Scaffolding Finally Down
Scaffolding Finally Down
Bi fold doors installed and the render to the ground floor is added.
