Can I change my front door without planning permission?

For the most part, you don't need planning permission to replace or repaint your front door. However, there are a couple of exceptions to this rule. Homes that are either listed or located in preservation areas may need to seek planning permission before replacing any external features, including doors and windows.

vufold.co.uk - Standards & Regulations for Replacing Your Front Door - Vufold

How do you survive a shed in the winter?

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Which is better particle board or engineered wood?

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Regulations for replacing your front door

When replacing your front door or any window in your home, there are two areas of legislation to consider: the Building Regulations 2010 and Planning Permission . These can often be confused so let’s look at each of them in more detail.

Building Regulations 2010

Building Regulations apply to the construction and design of both existing and new build properties. They ensure that the property is constructed in a way that is structurally sound and provides good thermal performance throughout the building. Current Building Regulations cover all aspects of a property including the foundations, external walls, internal walls, electrics, plumbing, roof structure, windows, doors and insulation. The responsibility for enforcing Building Regulations falls to local authorities. Most local authorities employ a team of building inspectors to inspect all new builds and alterations to ensure the Building Regulations are met. You can apply to your local authority’s building control department or Approved Inspector for Building Regulations approval. Failure to comply with Building Regulations could result in prosecution under sections 35 and 35A of the Building Act 1984. Enforcement action is typically taken against the person deemed to have carried out the work (usually a builder or contractor). If you’re not sure whether you need approval from Building Regulations when replacing a door or window in your home, check with a building control body.

What do Building Regulations say about exterior doors?

For replacement windows and doors, the Building Regulations apply to the size, construction and type of glazing installed. Approximately 25% of the heat inside a home is lost through the windows and doors. The Building Regulations aim to reduce this figure so that homes can become more energy-efficient. Heat loss is measured in U-values, which applies to the entire door including the frame and glass. The minimum U-value allowed for an external door is 1.8w/m2k or less. Along with the heat loss rating, the Building Regulations also cover the type of glass that can be installed. Safety glass must be installed in any glass panel up to 1500mm from floor level or 300mm from the door edge. Vufold’s front doors achieve a very low U-value of 1.6w/m2k and are fitted with 21-mm argon-filled double glazing units using toughened safety glass.

Can my Neighbour record me in my garden?

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Is a pocket door more expensive?

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Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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What is a good homemade rabbit repellent?

To make this rabbit repellent, first fill a one gallon container, such as a milk jug, with water. Crush 5 garlic cloves and add then to the water. Add a teaspoon of crushed red peppers and 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Shake the container very well and then place in outdoors in the direct sun for two days.

wilsonbrosgardens.com - How To Make Homemade Deer & Rabbit Repellents

Though deer are heart-warming to look at in their natural environment, these creatures can do some serious damage or destroy shrubs, trees and other plants growing in our landscape and gardens. What was once love for them can turn to its opposite. The average deer eats about 5 pounds of greenery each day, and they'll eat just about any plant if hungry enough, which often happens during summer drought and winter when there is less to forage on in their natural habit: the woods. Animal repellents that work to ward off deer with unusual smells and tastes they aren't familiar with or don't like can be highly effective. That said, sometimes deer will become accustomed to the smell or taste of a specific repellent so you might find out that there's a need to switch repellents frequently to keep them away. With that in mind, here's some recipes you can use that have proven to be effective for repelling deer.