Dreadnaught
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hamer-70254111/
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And what's the decrement delay of spray foam in comparison with EPS or blown cellulose? A useful question @Russell griffiths?
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This is a good podcast on airtightness. Some of you may know Paul Jennings, a professional air tightness tester. Some interesting comments about different building systems, tapes and tips on taping. Interestingly he named two tape brands as being the best: ProClima and Siga, with ProClima being slightly better at dealing with self builders. https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph227-whats-the-best-way-to-build-an-airtight-structure-with-paul-jennings
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@Hecateh Do you mean the "The Big Build - Isle of Sheppey" episode? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08tpkpb
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@PeterStarck When you said "higher levels than the minimum PH level" did you mean to say that or perhaps "higher levels than minimum building-regs' standard level", or some such, instead? I am planning to go to PH levels of insulation but not beyond.
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Brick slips. Thanks Peter, corrected.
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Interesting thought Russell. Why do you think a brick skin is superior to brick slips? Is it just cost or are there other things too? (Its a topic that I am thinking about at the moment for my build.)
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Vent Axia MVHR Install - Top Tips?
Dreadnaught replied to Weebles's topic in Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
I believe it is better too have the supply and exhaust vents on the same face of the building (but separated by an acceptable distance to prevent cross flow). The reason for being on the same face is that, in that orientation, the wind pressure is likely to be balanced across supply and exhaust. -
Might that include brick slips (an option I am considering)?
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The People’s Walk for Wildlife, London, 22 September
Dreadnaught posted a topic in Non-Building Related & Off topic
Please come along if you can. Wildlife (or its absence) is important, I hope you agree. I plan to go along. http://www.chrispackham.co.uk/the-peoples-walk-for-wildlife -
Interesting comment. Could you explain this a little more? (My planned house will have a big flat roof, hence my interest.)
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Through Cavity Mailbox.....Recommendations?
Dreadnaught replied to Rob99's topic in General Construction Issues
I am following this discussion with interest. I too am interested in a through-the-wall chute, external and through a gate pillar or fence section. I too am concerned about parcels and would like a larger letter plate so at least small parcels will pass, preferably bigger ones too. I am also considering a separate parcel box of some form. Nothing I have seen so far quite meets the needs. -
My Advice for Self-Builders
Dreadnaught replied to Red2000's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
@Red2000, welcome. What a helpful and insightful post, thank you! I read it carefully and took notes. I hope you'll be sticking around to share your experience in other posts too. -
What is the best way to get the most natural light in a room?
Dreadnaught replied to a topic in New House & Self Build Design
Welcome @katy. Having light coming from more than one direction is important in my opinion. In my build, I intend to have at least two directions for natural light to enter each of the main rooms. A second point is that roof lights are more effective than windows at bringing in natural light (I intend to have lots), but of course that's rather dependent on the shape of your building (mine is a flat-roofed bungalow). -
Thanks all. That's reassuring. I will probably use his service therefore.
