Tag: Extension
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What glass do I need for a glass extension?
What glass do I need for a glass extension is a question that should be top of your list when designing an extension. Safety, strength and solar gain are all important factors that need consideration when opting for a structure made heavily, or entirely from glass. Picking the wrong glass is certainly not a mistake…
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Nashville airport unveils $247M Concourse D extension
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Nashville International Airport has unveiled its extended Concourse D, the first major project completed under its $3 billion New Horizon development plan, according to a news release from the airport. The total cost of the build was…
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Victorian semi transformed by a unique French-farmhouse style extension
Homeowners, Holly and François-Xavier, were renting in a conservation area of southwest London when they began looking for their first home. “We weren’t necessarily hoping to buy on the same road, but this house came up for sale,” says Holly. “It needed work, but was within our budget and had great potential.” The semi-detached Victorian…
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Former Premier League footballer’s extension plans spark row
A former Premier League striker’s plans to renovate his Norwich home have sparked a row after being approved without going to committee. Dean Ashton’s application for major works on a Victorian terrace in a conservation area in Cambridge Street drew strong objections from neighbours. But Norwich City Council approved the plans using delegated powers –…
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4 Signs You Need a House Extension Architect in Essex
Many homeowners in Essex struggle to decide when to add an extension. Planning your Essex home renovation or extension may be challenging, especially if you don’t work with the right building professionals. Whether you are constructing your dream residential apartment or setting up a commercial structure, hiring an architect can help you ease the stress…
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10 utility room extension ideas to add space and value
There are so many ways in which utility room extension ideas can benefit a household – from helping homeowners manage the mess of mucky pets, to providing somewhere to get laundry clean and dry. However, those currently without one can find making space for their dream utility room design tricky – which is where the…
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Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension named 2024 ‘Best Construction Project’
Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project was named the most outstanding construction projects of 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the project’s contractor Skanska, received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best…
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Kelsey Grammer uses planning ‘technicality’ to get home extension approved
Actor Kelsey Grammer has stirred controversy by successfully bypassing planning permission requirements to demolish their historic property dating back to the post-medieval period. Despite initial refusal from North Somerset Council to extend the 1840s building, Grammer and his wife, Kayte Walsh, have now received approval to demolish the cottage under permitted development rights, which locals…
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Living room extension ideas that improve your outdoor connection
If you’re considering building an extension, the reason why is generally defined by the need for more space. And while it’s common to see extensions created to house kitchens, if you’re opting for an extension to increase your communal spaces, you may be on the hunt for living room extension ideas. Although open plan extensions…
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Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension
A couple from Godalming, Surrey, has been handed a staggering £70,000 community infrastructure levy (CIL) charge after they sought planning permission to demolish and replace an existing extension on their home. The hefty bill was issued by Waverley Borough Council, despite the extension initially being considered exempt from such fees. The couple, Steve and Caroline…