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Rob_Quads
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11th Dec 09 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Over the last few months all my free time has been taken up by a little project of turning a useless lean-to into a proper extension to make our lounge a bit nicer. All the work was done by myself except for the plastering which I was given a hand by the guy i sit next to at work.

So what did I start with.... a 25yr structure, most of the window frames were rotten, roof held on by zip ties in places due to the frame being rotten.




First strip it back and it becomes the blue lagoon...



and so the new work begins



almost looks like a proper extension



once the windows went in the inside work began



outside virtually done



inside nearly there



inside done



Been a lot of weekends and evenings but so glad its done. Hopefully should at least make my money back and will help make the house be more saleable when the time comes. In the spring we will look at sorting the decking.
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nice work!
Colin
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Looks like a good job that. I was thinking rip it all down in the 1st pic but the transformation is more than I expected.

Is that a projector you've got coming out the ceiling?
N16K
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11th Dec 09 at 13:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Big improvement, make sure the patio and ground level is beneath the damp course and do not cover the air bricks otherwise you will have problems with damp.

[Edited on 11-12-2009 by N16K]
_Allan_
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11th Dec 09 at 13:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

That looks ace Rob
Should add value or at least pay for itself.
If the exisiting structure was already there I assume you didn't need planning permission?.

[Edited on 11-12-2009 by _Allan_]
Rob_Quads
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The ground level is an issue i am aware of. its one of the areas I have to be really careful when I put the decking down. Going to need a mini digger to get the level down enough.

Yup project screeen is hidden in the ceiling.

Due to the size of it, it did not need planning permission.

Still needed building regs which has been fun - more insulation in that extension than my whole house! Just need to fit the trickle vents before getting the final inspection
Nismo
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11th Dec 09 at 16:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

spot on good job!

what red is that on the feature wall?

[Edited on 11-12-2009 by Nismo]
C2RL R
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11th Dec 09 at 19:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

looks top notch that mate. well done!
Rob_Quads
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11th Dec 09 at 22:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
spot on good job!

what red is that on the feature wall?

[Edited on 11-12-2009 by Nismo]


Dulux Crimson Flush - One of thier custom colours.
Nath
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11th Dec 09 at 22:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Much much better!
nathy_87
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, Good Build, looks so much more space, done a real good job.
a_j_mair
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looks like a good job there

Just need to get rid of that shitty council fence and will transform the garden
deano87
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15th Dec 09 at 22:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Nice work
Rob_Quads
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16th Dec 09 at 18:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I'll be replacing the fence in the spring when we have put down the decking.
Rob_Quads
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21st Dec 09 at 10:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

YAY - Signed off by building control.
AlunJ
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that's one hell of an improvement fella, well done!

 
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