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Green Building Bible, Fourth Edition
Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
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    • CommentAuthorPammiet
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2008
     
    Can anyone give me a rough idea of building costs per sq m? We have a detached double gge which replicates the house in design (2 storey black & white cottage-style) and we'd like to convert the ground floor into a playroom with small bathroom (shower, loo & basin). It already has 2 windows so we'd be looking at insulation (ceiling & floor) a stud wall accross the doors (which we'd live as they are solid wood) flooring etc.
    I'm sure this is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string - but a rough guide would be incredibly helpful.
    Thank you all in advance
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2008
     
    I would say £7 > £9000 for the whole job + VAT + building regs fee and plan?
    • CommentAuthorTheDoctor
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008
     
    double garage approximately 380 sqft

    £7000 - £9000 = £18 - £24 per sqft

    i think £7 K is ambitious, although achievable if you DIY.


    I would budget £10K +VAT etc.

    if you are putting in bathroom, are you close to main house drainage? Is it uphill or downhill from the garage?
    • CommentAuthorPammiet
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008
     
    Thank you so much for your help. The gge is close to the main house drainage and is pretty much straight.

    With regard to insulation, the local (Milton Keynes) energy agency have recommended 'Sempatap thermal' - is this a green product?

    Thank you again,

    Pam
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    Why are you leaving the garage doors in Pam? Perhaps this is intended as a temporary conversion which could be reversed?
    • CommentAuthorPammiet
    • CommentTimeFeb 28th 2008
     
    Dear Chris,
    There are 2 sets of solid wood double doors and I thought it would be a pity to lose them, and as there is already plenty of light from the 2 existing windows there was no need to remove them. There is also the possibility of extra costs of removing them and then building a new wall. However if the long term energy savings would be great with a 'proper' wall rather than the internal stud 'conversion' wall - then we'd go for it!
    Pam
    • CommentAuthorTheDoctor
    • CommentTimeFeb 28th 2008
     
    the stud conversion wall will be similar, regardless of whether you are removing the doors or not.

    You can remove the doors and clad your new stud wall with timber to match the original garage door, and introduce glazing.
    you can then use one of the other windows to serve your little bathroom.
    • CommentAuthorPammiet
    • CommentTimeFeb 28th 2008
     
    Dear Doctor,

    great idea! thank you

    Pam
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