Hi All,
I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.
Has anyone done anything like this?
Any recommendations?

cheers
mark
mcr
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Mark D wrote:

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.

You can't use a stud partition for an external wall (is that what you
mean?), you'd have to use bricks or blocks.

David

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra roomMy plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.

You can't use a stud partition for an external wall (is that what you
mean?), you'd have to use bricks or blocks.

David

Cheers, David,
Breeze blocks it is then..... same question, anyone done this?

Cheers,
Mark,
M/cr

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Lobster wrote:

Mark D wrote:

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.


You can't use a stud partition for an external wall (is that what you
mean?), you'd have to use bricks or blocks.

panto_mode

Oh, yes you can!

/panto_mode

(you can build a whole wood framed house if you want)


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Mark D wrote:

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.
Has anyone done anything like this?
Any recommendations?

From a building point of view, what you describe is dead easy and
should work fine. However you will certainly need to submit at least a
building notice, and may even require planning permission since it would
be classed as a change of use.


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John.

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In article , "Lobster"
says...
Mark D wrote:

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.

You can't use a stud partition for an external wall (is that what you
mean?), you'd have to use bricks or blocks.

Why? What's wrong with a timber frame and some shiplap weatherboard,
or exterior ply with cement render?

John Rumm wrote:
Lobster wrote:

Mark D wrote:

I've got ageing double-doors that need replacing... at the same
time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a utility/extra
room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space using
stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.

You can't use a stud partition for an external wall (is that what
you mean?), you'd have to use bricks or blocks.


panto_mode

Oh, yes you can!

/panto_mode

(you can build a whole wood framed house if you want)

OK, I sit corrected! In my defence - I have indeed heard of
timber-framed houses but have never ever come across one wearing my diy
hat; and since I'd been building a stud partition yesterday morning
immediately before reading the post, I just had this vision of a
plasterboarded 3x2 frame...

Ah well, just another example of why you should never act on the first
reply received in this ng! Let's hope the OP didn't stay up all
Saturday night building a brick wall...

David

Lobster wrote:

OK, I sit corrected! In my defence - I have indeed heard of
timber-framed houses but have never ever come across one wearing my diy
hat; and since I'd been building a stud partition yesterday morning
immediately before reading the post, I just had this vision of a
plasterboarded 3x2 frame...

;-) to be fair, it is an easy assumption to make. Rather like the way
people assume that stud walls are never load bearing.

I was all set to build up the gable wall of my house when converting the
roof in blockwork of some description. It took a slight mindset
adjustment to think in terms of studwork. Once you have got that far
however, you realise you can make the wall half the thickness and still
meet building regs.

reply received in this ng! Let's hope the OP didn't stay up all
Saturday night building a brick wall...

Well, he might be a bricky now ;-)



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Thanks All,
so I've just finished bricking it up and now I've got to take it all
down again?! ;-)

John, that's kind of what I meant in terms if buiding regs etc...
because I wouldn't be changing the use of the space from what it is
now - but I didn't notify when I stuck in the washing machine and
dryer a few years ago.

I intend the change to be *temporary* in that, when we sell up and
move, on I would install a conventional up-and-over garage door...but
that's not something I need at the moment.

What's involved in submitting a building notice? Anywhere I can look
on the interweb to find out more?

Cheers,
Mark,
M/cr

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I've got ageing double-doors that need ...
at the same time I'm thinking of converting the garage into a
utility/extra room. My plan is to *wall* up the double-door space
using stud-partitioning and a upvc door for access.
Has anyone done anything like this?
Any recommendations?

From a building point of view, what you describe is dead easy and
should work fine. However you will certainly need to submit at least a
building notice, and may even require planning permission since it would
be classed as a change of use.

MarkD wrote:

I intend the change to be *temporary* in that, when we sell up and
move, on I would install a conventional up-and-over garage door...but
that's not something I need at the moment.

What some do it convert the back half of the garage and leave the up and
over door in place for the front half and use it for storage.

What's involved in submitting a building notice? Anywhere I can look
on the interweb to find out more?

Not much. Phone your council and ask to speak to the building control
office. They will tell you want you need to do (if anything).



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John.

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