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by: Anonymous

Any works to the fabric of the building fall under Part A of the Building Regulations. If you are extending the flank wall to form a gable you will need to consider the following:

• The new wall will require a level base to be constructed from

• The load from the new wall will need to be checked to establish the strength of the existing wall under the new works.

• The new wall will require adequate lateral restraint at ceiling level and at roof level in the form of straps

• Thermal properties of the new wall will need to be compliant with the current Building Regulation.

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