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C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

The approved documentsThese are a part of the Building RegulationsThese are the legal regulations which govern how a house is constructed. (not to be confused with Planning Permission which is about whether you are allowed to build the house at all or what it might look like) see Building Regulations) which ensure, if you [...]

Flashings

Flashings are mainly used to seal joints where a roof meet a vertical surface such as a wall, around chimneys and at roof lights. Traditionally lead has been used because it is malleable and can be ‘dressed’ to follow the irregular profiles of masonry and roof coverings. It is also very long lasting. especially [...]

Ground works

Contouring

There needs to be a certain amount of planning as to where to store topsoil while the building work is in progress. It is important to carefully keep topsoil from mixing with subsoil. If there is a surplus of subsoil then it may be possible to ‘lose’ it around the site by slightly [...]

Garden

Regardless of what particular style you have in mind for your garden and surroundings there are several opportunities to enhance the ecological value of the site

protect and enhance the fauna and flora avoid damaging protected species do the least damage possible to rich habitats create even better habitats maybe you can grow food [...]

Building Regulations

February 2013

See the government web site on Building Regulations

Building Regulations deal with whether the building is built properly and is safe and energy efficient etc. more+/-»

They are not to be confused with Planning Consentthe legal basis for being allowed to do some form of development such as building a house. (not to [...]