Hi Everyone,
This isn't a one off post as we've just moved into our project house that consists of an old cottage with a dodgy 1960 extension. Although livable it is going to be our project for the next couple of years. I've signed up to this forum as you seem to be the most sensible minded bunch I can find to share my experiences with!
We're starting on the old cottage half that consists of the living room and two bedrooms above. We've had an initial visit from a local structural engineer who has given some guidance and is prepared to draw up some plans for the items marked * below.
The work schedule will comprise of the items below and want to check my understanding of the BR rules with some more intelligent people here.
BR notifcation?:
- Strip all walls, repoint (if necessary) and plaster in a lime render
- Replace two load bearing beams (one wooden but showing weakness the other believed to be rsj (covered in plaster at the mo) with two traditional oak beams *
- remove partion wall between bedrooms, pin external walls* (slight external bowing noticed), rebuild partion wall.
BR self certification if done by competent person?:
- new windows, window sills
- rewire
No BR notification?:
- replumbing, additional radiators
- waterproof membrane ground floor with insulation (tbc)
- new floor boards, new carpets
- redecorate
Can anyone also recommend if this sort of work is better to do under a full plans or building notice, given we would be getting structural drawings done anyway.
Thanks for any advice in advance
This isn't a one off post as we've just moved into our project house that consists of an old cottage with a dodgy 1960 extension. Although livable it is going to be our project for the next couple of years. I've signed up to this forum as you seem to be the most sensible minded bunch I can find to share my experiences with!
We're starting on the old cottage half that consists of the living room and two bedrooms above. We've had an initial visit from a local structural engineer who has given some guidance and is prepared to draw up some plans for the items marked * below.
The work schedule will comprise of the items below and want to check my understanding of the BR rules with some more intelligent people here.
BR notifcation?:
- Strip all walls, repoint (if necessary) and plaster in a lime render
- Replace two load bearing beams (one wooden but showing weakness the other believed to be rsj (covered in plaster at the mo) with two traditional oak beams *
- remove partion wall between bedrooms, pin external walls* (slight external bowing noticed), rebuild partion wall.
BR self certification if done by competent person?:
- new windows, window sills
- rewire
No BR notification?:
- replumbing, additional radiators
- waterproof membrane ground floor with insulation (tbc)
- new floor boards, new carpets
- redecorate
Can anyone also recommend if this sort of work is better to do under a full plans or building notice, given we would be getting structural drawings done anyway.
Thanks for any advice in advance
