Simon Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I have been granted planning permission to replace two velux windows with dormer windows. I'm planning to do the conversation myself in September. The dormers will have a pitched roof, an oak frame, petit tuiles on the top and crepi on the sides.Can anyone point me towards any sites on the net with advice on with working with oak ?Also I haven't worked with zinc before, anyone know of any alternative materials or suppliers of preformed valleys either in France or UK that they can recommend? i.e. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/49205/Building/Roofing-Insulation/Valley-Trough-2-4m-Pack-of-5# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Try a back-copy on:http://www.systemed.fr/articles,Go,ArtId,2693.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark224 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I wouldn’t use fibreglass valley trays they do not work very well with plain tilesAs your in the UK you could bring some valley tiles over with you or just close mitreThe tiles and use a Zink soakers then the Zink would not be seen and all you would see from the ground is tiles and no big gap up the valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks for your replies and advice. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo86/simonmaclellan/French%20house/dormerwindow007-1.jpg[/IMG]Hi,I thought I would follow my question of a couple of months ago, with a photo of the dormer window which I successfully built in September.Now I have to see if I can successfully post a photo!image link repaired by a moderator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Opps, didn't work. Not sure what I've done wrong perhaps someone can advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 [IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo86/simonmaclellan/French%20house/dormerwindow007-1.jpg[/IMG] Has this worked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote user="Simon"]Has this worked? [/quote]Very well - what a super window. You must be very proud of your achievement.And thank you for giving us such a cheerful update as it can become a tad depressing when advice is given and then nothing is ever heard again from the OP.Sue [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote user="Simon"]Has this worked? [/quote]Well it had when I posted but it seems to have disappeared again now ... tant pisSue [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Isn't that splendid ? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wonderful! I am amazed at what people can do sometimes, I can only imagine (in a nightmare [:D]) what they would look like if my husband and I attempted to do something like that. Well done Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one Simon,I am mega jealous as this was one of the jobs I really fancied doing for myself but circumstances don't allow at the moment. I love to see peoples successes....whats next....a nice minaret maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thanks for the comments. I should point out that I forgot to mention that I was helped by my wife and as per usual won't have managed without her. Next is the the other dormer, then the kitchen extension, then the terrace...you know what's it's like...the list just seems to be endless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 That looks good. Can anyone tell me what the approximate price difference is between installing a velux and installing a dormer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 A velux costs about 400 euros plus fitting so I would guess in the order of 2 x 10hr man days @ 38 euros per hr =760, plant and materials say 150 euros so 1,310 euros....ishA dormer, believe it or not, I am paying about 2,500 euros each for Oak framed, I would work therefore on a differential in the order of 1500 euros..........That's about £1,500.00 these days isn't it?How does one get a euro symbol up in text is it a case of setting a hot key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [quote user="BIG MAC"]How does one get a euro symbol up in text is it a case of setting a hot key? [/quote]"ctrl" "alt" "e" together OR "alt gr" "e" together (French keyboard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks, very clear answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [quote user="BIG MAC"]How does one get a euro symbol up in text is it a case of setting a hot key?[/quote]AltGr 4 on English keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 €€€€€€€€€€ THANK YOU! €€€€€€€€€€€ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Liz just to be clear, costs do not include any Internal drylining or insulation as this usually falls for the Placo guys to do It does include for Tyvek breather membrane in the Dormers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi, I had three quotes for two oak framed dormer windows as per the photo, two of the quotes came in at 6,500 euros and the third was 10,000 euros. One of the firms quoted that it would take three men one week to complete one window. These quotes did not include finishing the interior, i.e. insulation and plasterboarding.Cost of materials for both windows came to about 1500 euros and I took two weeks to complete one window including the interior work, but I wasn't working at it all day everyday as I was on 'holiday'!Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Ahhh the power of shopping around!...makes me feel better that does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now