I am hoping to one day build a small bedroom at the rear of our house. And was wondering if anyone else has built or is considering a extension made out of timber. My house is of conventional construction, bricks walls, tiles on the roof ect, and i would like to build a one storey extension aprrox 8 x 12', just enough to fit a single bed at the far end. I have read about walter segal buildings and this seems like a cost effective method, using 4x4 posts, and stud walls sheathed in 3/4" plywood. If anyone has any ideas about how to add a extra room to there house then please respond to this post. Information on structual insulated panels (i.e. can i just buy them off the shelf), flat roofing (using a rubber membrane), or foundations (would concrete pads be better than a sill plate) would be most appreciated.
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19 years ago