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This modest semi-detached house was transformed by the addition of a conservatory kitchen extension.

 

 

 

 

 

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The CAD image showing the end goal..

 

 

 

 

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Two walls were to be removed, which required a pair of steels beams, one to be supported off the other.

A fiddly job given the space restrictions!

 

 

 

 

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Steel posts were also required. Due to the point loading, these had to be on new pad foundations, one of which was in the middle of the existing house.

 

 

 

 

 

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The outer steel post

 

 

 

 

 

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Steel wind posts built inside the conservatory wall.

 

 

 

 

 

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The two new beams in place

 

 

 

 

 

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Miserable November weather!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Re-boarding the existing kitchen ceiling

 

 

 

 

 

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The existing kitchen was to remain

 

 

 

 

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Nearly done, it’s starting to take shape.

 

 

 

 

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The new opening was worth the hassle!

 

 

 

 

 

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The existing kitchen survived unscathed

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A huge transformation

 

 

 

 

 

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The wide opening brings great light into the lounge area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The conservatory extended past the side of the house

 

 

 

 

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The new patio also makes a big difference

 

 

 

 

 

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A subtle green/grey finish to the hardwood goes well with the light paving.