house extension- using log house

polarbearhead

Hi all,

We are considering extending our house by 40m2 using a log house type extension. Planning to add a couple of bedrooms. Has anyone on here any experience of thes types of builds?

Thanks
PBH

Gumbo

polarbearhead wrote: »

Hi all,

We are considering extending our house by 40m2 using a log house type extension. Planning to add a couple of bedrooms. Has anyone on here any experience of thes types of builds?

Thanks
PBH

Timber frame construction is a valid form of construction, but it has to be engineered designed. It needs to meet the building regulations.

When you say a log house type, what exactly do you mean? How will it connect to your existing house?

Have you any photos of what you like?

polarbearhead

Thanks for the reply.
Not going to go over 40m2 to keep it exempt from planning permisssion. Would we still need it to be certified even though its exempt from p.p.?

It will be a prefabricated structure attached to the back door of the house. We are going to use a log house construction company to design and build it. It would be something along the lines of this with small modifications:

Gumbo

polarbearhead wrote: »

Thanks for the reply.
Not going to go over 40m2 to keep it exempt from planning permisssion. Would we still need it to be certified even though its exempt from p.p.?

It will be a prefabricated structure attached to the back door of the house. We are going to use a log house construction company to design and build it. It would be something along the lines of this with small modifications:

You still need to comply with building regulations. Will the log house company provide you with a certificate of compliance with the building regulations?

How will,the extension be connected to the house? Will it comply with Part A (Structure)?

40 square meters is not your only limit on planning exemption.

Angry bird

Unless you have a log cabin house and I'm assuming you don't then the extension needs planning. There are seven conditions relating to an exempt extension and looking like the house is one of them.

polarbearhead

kceire wrote: »

You still need to comply with building regulations. Will the log house company provide you with a certificate of compliance with the building regulations?

How will,the extension be connected to the house? Will it comply with Part A (Structure)?

40 square meters is not your only limit on planning exemption.

The company I enquired with the other day stated that their structures comply with the building regulations. I see timber cladding is covered in part A of the regulations. Its something we willl have to discuss with whoever is building the structure.

The extension would be connected to the house via the back door, i'm aware of the other rules for exemption and I dont think they are a problem.

really appreciate the response

polarbearhead

Angry bird wrote: »

Unless you have a log cabin house and I'm assuming you don't then the extension needs planning. There are seven conditions relating to an exempt extension and looking like the house is one of them.

Your right I dont! If the structure is made to match/look similiar to your house is this still an issue as it obviously not going to be made of brick. The cladding will match the exterior of the house. A prefabricated woodframe extension would be the best description of it.

Gumbo

polarbearhead wrote: »

The company I enquired with the other day stated that their structures comply with the building regulations. I see timber cladding is covered in part A of the regulations. Its something we willl have to discuss with whoever is building the structure.

The extension would be connected to the house via the back door, i'm aware of the other rules for exemption and I dont think they are a problem.

really appreciate the response

Will they give you a certificate to state that it complies with building regulations and that the extension as completed is in compliance with the building and planning regulations?

Maybe you will have to get supervision and certification yourself?

niallirl

Hi PolearBearHead

I know this is an old thread but wonder did you ever go ahead with the log-based extension?

Cheers Niall