Home Improvement Advice for Historical Buildings

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Careful Alternative - Conservation Things To Consider

Careful Alternative Conservation Do it Yourself Tips for Historical Buildings

Things that you should consider when having an extension built:

How many socket outlets you are going to need and where they should be placed.

Heating, is your boiler powerful enough to run a heat supply to your extension, where will the pipework run through?

Make sure you have enough room in the extension for what your intend to use it for.

Try not to have long corridors which have no windows.

Extensions are built on outside walls, which means you may lose a window and you should consider how to replace the lost light in the room.

You will most probably want your extension to blend in with your house, you should mention this to your builder as he will be able to get bricks that match.

If you are building at the rear of your property , remember that you will lose a large amount of garden area, be sure that you are happy with this.

If you are going up as well as out, think about windows that may overlook neighbours gardens, you may well be refused permission to have clear glass or indeed any glass if it will infringe on a neighbours? privacy.