Extending and improving your home

"House extensions and improvements have gained enormously in popularity as a way of providing more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house. While there are many books that deal with the construction aspects of extending a house, there are few sources that combine the planning, construction and regulatory aspects into one easily accessible source. Extending and Improving a House meets that need. By focussing on specific building elements - foundations, walls, roofs, services, finishes etc - the book neatly provides a comprehensive, accessible guide to the areas of home improvement that cause most concern for householders.The main aims of Extending and Improving a House are to: Guide the reader through the maze of legislation that affects most building alterations and extensions Show how to go about getting a project realised in terms of design, choice of contractor and construction, successfully and to budget Give sound technical solutions for all the elements of a project that also comply with Building Regulations Therefore it will be of use not only to householders but also to small builders, tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, s