My extension build
 

Thought id share some pics of my self build extension.

Rather than move house a few years ago we decided that we would build an extension.

having received some unbelievable quotes and having already built my own double garage i decided that i'd tackle the build myself.

Got my architect to do me some extra plans of the kit so that i could build all my own kit sections and save costs that way as well.

The start,

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Notice the weird shape of the area that i intend to build in.

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Founds dug down to the "Hard"

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Ready for the concrete to be poured. Steel pins to ensure correct depth.

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All poured and left for a week.

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Hole cut in side of house to confirm Joist level.

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Block work built up to Joist level.

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Drainage in and tied into original foul drains.

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Time to remove the Gable end.

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Solum filled with blocks from Gable, hardcore and sand. Then concrete skimmed over.
Wall plates also fixed in place ready for Joists.

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Time for some timber!! £1000 for timber, £1000 for equipment and 2 days of my time saves me £14K from a Kit manufacturer.

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Time for the Joists, Put them at 400 centres to give a stronger floor.

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ready for the kit now,

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Roof on to get some weight onto the kit before the paper and outside Block work goes up

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Thermo Paper and Fire Stops done

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Windows in then outer block work

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Time to move inside and get the 1st fixing done.

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Time for 2nd fixing. Used Sound board on the ceilings and outer walls.

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Also time to get the Dashers in as this is something i didnt fanct tackling.

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Then time for the final fixings.

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have loads more pics of the finished article but have not loaded them onto PB yet.

Good effort :thumbs:, I struggle to put up shelves :hahaha:
All you need now to complete this article is ......

Nice job there mate,you can come and work with us if you ever find yourself jobless.:thumbs::thumbs:

Hahaha would love to get into something like that but i'm not a Brickie, Sparkie, Joiner or Plumber so it's impossible as i have no qualifications in that sort of trades.

Time served mechanic who moved into the oil industry once my time was out.

Each to their own,but you've done a good job there mate,ive been building since i left school ,many moons ago.;)

Superb build!! Talented is an understatement!!

Thats quality mate :thumbs:

Looking forward to seeing more photo's

Good thread there, cheers for sharing.

As above, look forward to seeing the finished article.

Bealo, you been offshore like me? Reading and not able to post? Nightmare eh!

Good work ,I'm a timber frame erector by trade and done my own extension.

Top effort

Beats pics of "new" sg csl :D