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Building Regulations and Standards: new extension on cottage

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    • CommentAuthorludite
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
     
    I hope people can answer the following queries.

    Concrete lintles have been specified. Would/could wood or steel ones be any better?

    Glazing has been specified as 28mm wide to BS6206 class C. What does this mean? Is it any good?

    GF doors have been specified as 80mm opening - is this wide enough for disabled access?

    12.5 mm plaster board and skim. . . . . is this ok?

    UPVC gutters are specified. Would reclaimed cast iron, or any other material be any better?

    50mm kingspan above and 100mm between rafters. . . . . . . . is this enough?

    Foundations are 150mm type 1 hardcore
    100mm thick concrete floor slab
    100mm kingspan
    1200g visqueen DP membrane
    75 mm sand and cement screed
    20mm clients floor finish

    I've never been sold on UFH, but saw a holiday cottage yesterday and almost fell for it. Are these foundations the type of thing that is used for UFH. Is there any other - greener method of having foundations? Can solar power and a wood burning stove do UFH instead or radiators?

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