How do I bathroom / kitchen / extension? etc.

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chrismanc in reply to @Howard
It's a fucking pain . Problems can arise with :
1. How do you affix the railing to the existing structure? Will it be stable and secure ? Will it move over time? Do you need to place extra structural support for the railing ?
2. If installing over an existing external roof or terrrace- how can the installer / builder guarantee the thing will be waterproof where it's fixed into the existing roof structure.
An architect may or may not care about the above . An installer will likely take the job/ deposit before flagging any of this

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Howard in reply to @chrismanc

Good news is that the whole roof structure and covering is coming off so it can be done properly. Bad news is I don’t know what done properly looks like.

(Also appreciate this isn’t extension but it’s not DIY either or owning your own home fare)

@hoefla halp!

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hoefla in reply to @Howard

I'm sure you've got a cousin you could ask...

Depending on what/where it is, you don't necessarily need to design one from scratch - a suitable product (custom-made) will come with the structural calcs for the balustrade part, the fabricator may be ok with calculating for the fixings or that might need an engineer.

Protection from falling - height and resistance to loading (and design so your child can't easily climb it or get stuck) - comes under Part K of the Building Regs. I assume if you're replacing one you still have to get building control, but actually I don't know.

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