Moseley Conservation Retrofit
Project Type: Two-Storey Side Extension
Client: Private Residential
Status: Completed 2024
Technical Specifications:
Total Floor Area Added: 75m² (Over two floors)
Construction Method: Traditional masonry cavity wall construction.
Materials: Reclaimed Imperial red bricks sourced to match the 1920s original bond. Handmade clay roof tiles.
Fenestration: Bespoke hardwood double-glazed sash windows, weighted and pulley-operated to satisfy Conservation Officer requirements.
Roof Structure: Cut timber roof with vaulted ceiling in the master suite (ridge height 5.8m).
Insulation: High-performance PIR insulation in cavity and roof to exceed Part L building regulations while maintaining period aesthetics.
Project Value: £210,000
Timeline: 36 Weeks
STARK Insight:
"Navigating the Conservation Area restrictions required a forensic approach to material matching. We sourced bricks from a local reclamation yard that matched the exact clay pit origin of the existing house."