Builder work - Dryline single brick front porch

Alias_Omega

In short, we have a front porch. Its an ex council outhouse that has had a UPVC door fitted to the front, so now its part of the house.

It houses the gas meter, and has a light & 1x socket in there. Its comprised of single brick, has an air vent and has a flat roof. The roof looks good.

The house is ex council, so pretty good repair. House is timber framed with external brick to 1st floor, then tiles to the roof.

The plan was too, insulate the ceiling (remove, install insulation), then to dry line the walls, install either a CH radiator, or a small electric tube heater. Refit the light and the socket. From there, remove exterior innner door (old front door) and fit internal door.

Now, does this sound too complicated, or should this be left too a builder.. if so, how muchio..

wallbash

I would have a go
Your basic materials are cheap (ish) Its a porch ! so you can take your time without 'messing' up the rest of the home. Cant see the need for any specialist tools.
Or even greater than basic diy skills.

27col

Certainly something I would do myself. Give it a go. A good place to improve your DIY skills.

thebaldwindowfitter

if you are going to dry line this dont just stick the boards directly on the wall batten th wall out first with tanalised timber(slate battens )with damp proof membrane otherwise you could get penetrating damp with the wall only being single skin

illzlee

from the description you give it sounds like you have a 'cornish' council house, there doesn't sound like any structural elements to the work so go for it.
Just make sure you don't enclose any vents to either the timber frame or cavity