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Can you find out if a roof terrace has planning permission?

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I am looking at potentially buying a house with a roof terrace. Before i move into the sale i want to check it has planning. Also, would i need planning to build a proper stairway to the terrace - it is currently reached by a folding stairway.

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I would begin at City Hall if the residence is in city limits. Otherwise check at your local courthouse for county information. They should be able to direct you to the proper place.

How to rid a terrace of a squirrel?

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My parents live in an apt bldg. and are having trouble with a squirrel who visits their terrce daily. How do they deter the squirrel, naturally, They are elderly, have nothing on the terrace except for some green plants, tried moth balls and don't want to harm the rodent.

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I would call the animal shelter and see if they would let you borrow or rent a trap to catch it and then relocate it or you might try the humane society to see if they could help you.

What rate is charged for open terrace in case of terrace flats?

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hi, i want to know if a flat has a open terrace e.g. carpet area of the flat is 700 sq ft & the flat has 200 sq ft of open terrace attached to it, the prevailing market rate in the area is 5000 per sq ft. what rate should be charged for the terrace? I heard that ususlly the terrace is charged at 1/3rd rate. pls advice.

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The open terrace is charged @1/3rd area in Maharashtra also. Check with real estate agents for confirmation.

How do I go about water-proofing the terrace of my building?

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My society does not have funds to do repairs externally. I want to go ahead with Do it yourself(DIY) method. Please help me with simple & economic solutions for the terrace of my building since we are on the top floor flat which has leakage problems?

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visit this web site http://www.doctor-fixit.com/ .... u can easily understand how to do water proofing in your terrace.you can do for yourseif with a brush.

How much is the monthly rent for Dryden Terrace apartments in Orono Maine?

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Im currently a student living on campus at the university of Maine and i was planning on moving into an apartment off campus, Dryden Terrace looks like a great place but i can't find anything that says how much the rent is monthly, if anyone knows i would appreciate the help.

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don't they have an apartment manager? That would be whom you should ask. If you can't find a manager's apartment, ask a tenant where the mgr lives, or where they mail their rent checks and go there. You can always try craigslist.com for rentals in your area.

What is the difference between Terrace, Balcony and Roof?

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What is the difference between Terrace, Balcony and Roof?

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A roof is the external upper covering of a house or building. Terrace is something like a deck. An opening often paved area connected to a house and used as an outdoor recreation area. In the city it can be on a flat roof. A balcony is a platform projecting from an outside wall of a building, supported by colums or brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, rails.

How much approximately does it cost to renovate a 2-bed terrace?

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Hi, I'm a first time buyer and have found an old style 2 bed terrace house with period features for a very good price. The problem is it's a complete dump and would new flooring throughout, a new kitchen, new bathroom and fully decorated. I'm brand new to this and very keen on the property although not sure i should be taking on such a challenge with zero experience. Does anybody care to take a wild stab at cost to renovate to a reasonable (livable) standard? Also - does anybody know any good websites or books which i could refer to for advice on this? Thanks.

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Renovation. A cheap rate: US$100,000, I think, if you need a new flooring and a new kitchen. Sorry, I can't help you more. I suggest you get a renovator and ask for his assessment.

Why does the floor of a terrace crack?

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The floor of the terrace in my apartment has cracked like a big root of a large tree. Similarly i found the wall raised there also getting displaced slightly. What might be the reason for this? Any Experienced Civil Engineer or architects pl help me understand this. Is it because of faulty construction or bad design of the building? there is no tree near the building. i meant to say that the crack looks "like a root". i didnt meant the crack was caused by a root. the building is around 1 or 1.5 yrs old. i'm located in bangalore in India. The wall that is built from the floor of the terrace is vary clearly separated from the floor. thats wat i meant by cracked. its got a fissure big enough to be visible from 25mt distance.

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Roots can crack any masonary surface if it is not thick enough. It could also be ground movement if the temperatures vary considerably from summer to winter. This is why buildings have footers that go below frost level.

Terrace Garden on my duplex house?

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Hi all, I have moved recently into my duplex house. I have a 800 sqft terrace area, where I am planning for a garden. Can someone direct me for information related to this online. I live in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Any information related to Terrace Gardening can be of help to me. Approaching nursuries a good idea?

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*Congratulations on moving into yr new house !!! Yeah, i think approaching nursuries near yr area , will be a great help .... instead of getting info online, a practical & experienced gardener, will be of great help in the layout & the type of plants that u wish to have in yr terrace garden !!!! All the best !!!

What plants should i plant in the terrace garden?

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What plants should i plant in the terrace garden?

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You can plant rose and tulsi at the terrace garden

What's the difference between the terrace area and the floor area for a concert?

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Okay, so I've never been to a concert before, and they are selling tickets for a "terrace level" ($33) and then they also said there is room for "standing area in front of the stage"($22). I feel like this is a VERY stupid question, but what is the difference between the two? Which is better seating? Thanks so so much!!:)

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That's kinda weird..But standing area, even though its like, right next to the stage, you have to stand.The terrace is for you to sit down the whole time..but if you don't care about standing up the whole time just the view, then standing area.If you wanna sit down because it's too troublesome, then terrace area.

Ideas for what to do with a terrace?

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My boyfriend just moved into an apartment with a rather large terrace (1000sq ft--yes he is quite lucky). It is already landscaped by the building and bbq grills are not allowed. Does anyone have any ideas for what to do with it?

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Even if grills aren't allowed you could still have a table and chairs for al fresco dining and another area for lounging and entertaining. Add an outdoor rug and some lighting and you have just increased your living space by 1000 sq. ft. Lucky you!

how is an end of terrace house demolished?

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I've renovated a couple of terraced houses already, and am looking for my next project. I've viewed an end of terrace today and it's unbelievable! walls bowed out, interior walls crumbled, ground floorboards rotten and everything totally damp. Is it possible to demolish? How much would it cost? or would it be better to gut the property and renovate? There are loads of outbuildings too, which could be demolished and it would leave loads of room to extend, etc. Please help.

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You can demolish the end terrace but you will need to put adequate supporting structure to the walls of the adjoining house so that it doesn't in turn fall down. Then rebuild the end terrace as a new house but consider putting additional sound proofing in as you do so as all English houses are inadequately soundproofed. It could make the new house a really valuable property. Best of luck.

how much will it cost to reroof a mid-terrace house in non slate material?

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Mid terrace property. Roof leaking. Had ridge tiles reset and gulley seen to. Roof still leaking. Any suggestions on what could be the problem? Approximately how much would it cost to have the house re-roofed? Thanks.

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1. Open Yellow Pages. 2. Find local roofers. 3. Check they are accredited craftsmen. 4. Invite them around to give you a quote. Since I cannot see your house, I cannot quote on the cost of re-roofing. You may have broken tiles that are not easy to see but your roof liner may be missing or damaged. In my house there is a bitumen membrane under the tiles, overlapped so that water will always run to the gutter. Does it leak when it rains a little or when it rains a lot? Maybe the flashing has broken at your chimney stack. Do you have a window in the roof (ie Velux), maybe it wasn't installed properly.

How far is the Magnolia Bend gazebo from the Magnolia Terrace at Port Orleans Riverside?

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I plan to get married at Disneyworld in September and I want to do it in the Magnolia Bend gazebo. But how far is it from the actual room in the Magnolia Terrace? Is it ok to walk there ina wedding dress? Can I take the boat?

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hi there, YES! here"s a link for you,it"s a cracker photos of every thing and everything about Magnolia Terrace at Port Orleans Riverside? Magnolia Bend gazebo photos.oh your going to have fun with this,once on the page click the highlights for the photos..oh nearly forgot,congratulations on your wedding,hope every thing goes smoothly for you.. http://allears.net/acc/g_dxl.htm regards pops.. ps i would say the walk is no more than 50 yards,it shows you on the photos,,have fun.

Is there any resonable house or terrace house with 2 bedrooms to be rented out on monthly basis.?

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The house/terrace house must be fully furnished with double glazing windows. Location must be walking distance to the University of Reading, UK. Must be available in mid september 2008.

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Try a search here: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/gb

What is the song in Lakeview Terrace the movie?

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Okay in the previews of the movie Lakeview Terrace with Samuel L Jackson there was a song that came when the police arrived I think. It went yeah back up or something like that. Does anyone know what that song is called or who sings it? Help?

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its called "back up" by Bone Crusher =]

can the builder of a five storeied flat building use the terrace for commercial purpose?

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We have five storied building of 16 flats. The builder is saying the terrace is in his ownership whether this is true? Secondly, can the builder or, any other member use the open terrace for any commercial purpose like renting to any cellular company etc and installation of tower? Can installation of tower and commercial use of the terrace be objected by the flat owners/residents?

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If the total number of flats as per sanction is only 16 and all are already sold, the builder can not have right without a undivided share of interest on land. Check whether he holds any such rights. Otherwise any income out of Cellular installation of tower is to be to the account of all the 16 flat owners. If installation is not done yet, all of you 16 jointly object to it.

How do I get rid of moss that has overtaken my terrace?

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I have a very small terrace between mine and my neighbors home. For some reason the moss just goes crazy on the sidewalk down there. I've tried scrubbit it and everything...I just have no idea how to get rid of it. It looks like a dungeon down there!! scrubbing. :)

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Try using a pressure washer, but be careful not to destroy the surface, then use bleach to kill any residual spores that you can not see, then rinse with bleach about once a week.Of course be careful with the bleach. I hope this helps.

Can someone explain the difference between a porch and a terrace.?

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I've been referring to a 54 foot ong porch as a porch. Someone just corrected me and explained its a terrace. Is this an important distinction? I thought of a terrace as having a wall around it and a door leading to a room other than the front entrance hall.

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Main Entry: porch Pronunciation: 'porch Function: noun Etymology: Middle English porche, from Anglo-French, from Latin porticus portico, from porta gate; akin to Latin portus port 1 : a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof Main Entry: terrace Pronunciation: 'ter-&s, 'te-r&s Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, platform, terrace, from Old French, from Old Occitan terrassa, from terra earth, from Latin, earth, land; akin to Latin torrEre to parch 1 a : a colonnaded porch or promenade b : a flat roof or open platform c : a relatively level paved or planted area adjoining a building 2 a : a raised embankment with the top leveled b : one of usually a series of horizontal ridges made in a hillside to increase cultivatable land, conserve moisture, or minimize erosion 3 : a level ordinarily narrow plain usually with steep front bordering a river, lake, or sea; also : a similar undersea feature 4 a : a row of houses or apartments on raised ground or a sloping site b : a group of row houses c : a strip of park in the middle of a street often planted with trees or shrubs d : STREET 5 : a section of a British soccer stadium set aside for standing spectators

How much would it cost to install a brand new conventional gas heating system in a 3 bed terrace?

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I want to buy a house but discovered there needs to be a new heating system installed. There is a incoming gas supply but no boiler or radiators although there is the cold water tank in the loft. I know the price varies from place to place but to give me a rough idea what price do you estimate it to cost? The house is a 3 bed terrace. Price is to include: labour cost and item cost.

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On average £2,000.00

Who is the sculptor of the bronze boar and stag with hounds on terrace Huntington Library main gallery?

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These two bronze sculptures noted in this inquiry sit on the terrace of the Huntington residence, called the Main Gallery, on the Huntington Library grounds. One depicts a boar attacked by hounds; the other a stag attacked by hounds. The docent told me he thought they were Italian in origin, but did not know more than that. Appreciate any information as to the sculptor, country of origin and dates of creation. Thank you.

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Quotes: Stag on terrace South terrace with new paint and awnings. The Stag Hunt, French, 19th-century, after Jacques Houzeau (1624–91) in foreground. Source: The Huntington Art Gallery http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary_02.aspx?id=3754 The Huntington's terrace view is framed by sensational -- and brutal -- life-size bronze sculptures, cast in 1680-81 for Jacques Houzeau. The French animalier, an artist specializing in realistic animal portrayals, helped decorate the gardens at Versailles. In a now-weathered green patina, these sculptures show slavering dogs bringing down a ferocious wild boar and a regal stag. Survival is hard in the turbulent forest, the theatrical sculptures assert, but powerful, civilized creatures can triumph over the feral and the savage. Source: The Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-huntington25-2008may25,0,7065425,full.story

Can I add two windows on end terrace house?

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I currently live in a 3 bed end terrace house. The end wall is currently completely bricked up and sides with a public path (only used by bin lorries). I would like to get some sunlight in from this side of the house by adding two windows (one in ground floor, one in first floor). Would I need planning permission and am I likely to get one?

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I believe you need planing for anything that changes the appearance of the exterior of a building.

what is the correct way to tile the terrace?

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I have water problems with the terrace. It is concrete. Water leaks no matter what.

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Instead of running off will-nilly armed with nonsense instructions from us, hire a professional tiler. It' cheaper to pay him once, than to do the job yourself, screw it up and then have pay him anyway.

Do I need to take permission to install Tata Sky on common terrace of a building?

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I have installed a TataSky dish on the terrace of my building. I live on the ground floor and this was the only location i could use to get the line of sight. The Building management says this is illegal since the terrace use requires permission which is not being granted to anybody. They are forcing everyone to opt for CAS. Is the Law on my side or are they right in this matter? Their contention is that external installations such as antennas lead to leakage.

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In the US you can't place anything in a common area without approval of the owners association or building management.

I own a flat in mumbai which is leaking from the top. Owner above us has a terrace flat should i repair it?

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My flat is leaking from above and walls of my flat are getting wet in rainy season. Owner above us has terrace flat doesn't allow us to go and see what the problem is. So friends i just wanted to know do i go to society secretary for help or i should get it repair myself. I own this flat i don't rent.

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It sounds like the problem is above you. All you can do is repair the damaged area. The owner above you has repairs to make to his/her property. You will probably need to get society secretary involved to make the owner above you to make repairs to his/her property.

is it safe to set up a 10 ft diameter swimming pool in a roof terrace?

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Ive got an intex, easy set up swimming pool, 10 ft diameter. And I just want to make sure my roof terrace will support the weight as we've got neighbours underneith! Is a really big terrace, capacity for 30 people comfortably, but is old building and I dont want any risks... Any help would be much appreciated!

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No that's 270 sq feet of water at 8 gal per sq. foot the water alone weighs 8 lbs per gal.of X about 2700 gals = 17,280 lbs. Plus the weight of say 6 people at 175 lbs each = 1050 lbs Total pool weight = 18,320 lbs. I'm a builder 30 years. No roof will withstand that weight. You will be in the basement before it is filled.

How do I get rid of pigeons and their droppings from my terrace? I have been made a prisoner in my home!?

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I do not want to kill the birds; just keep them away from my terrace. What kinds of chemicals or other things can I use to keep them away?

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If you go to a video rental store or a place like Best Buy or Circut City, you can pick up those "Free AOL" CDs. To make it a little more appeling, I made mine into a mobile. I took 12 CDs and placed them front-to-front so the reflective serface is easily seen and used super glue to hold them together. I used two for the top of the mobile as a "balance" and drilled 5 holes semi-equally spaced apart. Using fishing reel line, I tied a knot in the top with a washer and hung the two CDs (remember, reflective surface out) from each line. This is a really good project that recycles those unwanted CDs, AND keeps the birds away, but kids can help as well by adding ribbons and other embelishments. You can get rolls of shiny, glitter-style ribbon that can wonderfully accent your "art piece". Place it in the sun- as it moves, the lights will scare the birds away. I have three of these hanging from my porch. Another thing to use is a vinager scrub. This will take off the poo, and the birds do not like the smell if it is strong enough. If you just want them to stay away from the porch, this works wonders. You can also make a tea of lemon balm and garlic chives. The lemon and garlic is not well loved by birds, or most insects for that matter. Spray it around the greens of the porch, and it can also be used in the garden to drive away mice, birds and insects that can damage crops. You need to re-apply after every rain, or at least twice a week. Plastic owls work fine, as well- but the best ones are the ones that have a sort of bobble-head. They look more real to birds, and it seems they are always looking around. However, it does get hilarious on a windy day when watching the head spin like it needs an exorsism :), if you like that kind of entertainment. These options are very Earth-freindly. Good luck!

How can I get my dog to poop in the yard and not on our tiled terrace?

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Foe some reason he likes to go on our terrace. He has done it in the grass and he does urine in the grass but most of the time the poop ends up on our terrace.

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will i be allowed to build a roof terrace?

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i live in the attic (3rd) floor of a large 2 storey victorian house - which is also locally listed... living in the top gives me full and sole access to a further large attic above. my question is whether i will be allowed to build a roof terrace in my attic space - does it belong to me? am i likely to get planning permission? i own a share of the freehold so there are no complicated landlord discussions.. any advice gratefully received

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Only planning permission can answer this question. Write off for it.

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