Today the builders started on the internal block wall and the cavity insulation. Today I learned that the inner and outer blocks are different, inner having better thermal properties – they contain more air. And that insulation is now 10cm thick (Earthwool insulation), but was only 3cm thick a “few” years ago when the builder started doing extensions … you can learn a lot chatting to the builders in the morning!
Now that the internal walls are in place in parts I could measure the rooms, and they came pretty much to 280cm and 380cm – exactly as I had planned – although, once plasterboarded, they will be a little smaller.
Kitchen window
Kitchen diner French doors
Living room side window
Supporting wall – the rest will be stud wall I think
Cavity insulation
Extension from the back
Brick wall starter with old wall exposed
How deep is the cavity insulation? It’s 10cm deep Earthwool – also note the two different types of block
More old brick wall exposed
The kitchen drain and soil vent
Pair of French doors at the back of the extension
Good job, I remember reading your blog a few years ago about the last extension you built. I just come across your site again and had a read through the new posts. Excellent info for anyone planning on building an extension.
I really enjoy the posts. I’m planning my own bungalow extension soon and you’ve given me a lot of helpful info. Are there any more posts about your bungalow extension coming?
Thanks Tim. The extension is now finished, i just got tired of blogging! Will try to update it with photos and short posts!