This would work if we were looking at a single storey extension? Unfortunately if we left any kind of meaningful gap at the side there wouldn't be much room left to actually create a proper extension.
Extending over the garage
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This would work if we were looking at a single storey extension? Unfortunately if we left any kind of meaningful gap at the side there wouldn't be much room left to actually create a proper extension.
Ah I misread your post as saying double garage as in width not length, yeah that would make a difference.
You could cantilever the extension over the top of the garage leaving a 650mm rear access below. Timber frame the the additional rooms upstairs, to create a lightweight construction method, then either clad or tile hang. Whatever you do, do not join up the properties.
Thanks, just wondered why not? Sure there are drawbacks but you make it sound like a terrible idea, is it?
It must have a negative impact on value, personally I'd consider a semi detached but I wouldn't want to live in a terrace. Even that tiny gap between houses means less noise passing through party walls.
Got the architect coming out in a few days, neighbors said that they don't mind either adjoining or leaving a gap, whatever is easiest for us!
We'll speak to the architect this week about the pros and cons of both options and see where we go from there.
We'll speak to the architect this week about the pros and cons of both options and see where we go from there.
