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If that was "Now 80s" then google says it is/was in multiplex "Com 8". That's broadcast by about 75% of the TV transmitters. Would have been 83 on the programming guide. If he can't get that it looks like its on Spotify and Sky (Freesat?). Edit: Apparently Com 8 is broadcast from Sandy Heath which is my transmitter but I can't immediately see any of the channels in that multiplex. That's probably because my Freeview Tuner doesn't support HD. Could he have same issue? What transmitter is he pointed at?

Yes. They are using the 57-60 for the 5g mobile phone network. People with "old" wide band aerials may need filters to prevent interference. I think they also plan to pinch a few more frequencies in future.

I'd put it on top. Perhaps make a jig to help you cut the loads of small bits needed to fill the gaps?

I note the cladding battens are 25*38. If the cladding is going to be nailed on I would go for bigger horizontal battens as with smaller battens it can be like trying to hammer a nail into a spring. Also take a look at some of the guides for cladding online. They normally recommend fixings are 1" from the end of a plank at a join. So that's 2" between nails but the batten is only 38mm wide. You might be able to avoid joins or use two battens or short blocks where there will be joins but it needs some planning ahead.

+1 In many areas you now need a wideband to get all the channels/MUX. However if you can use a group/narrow band they can work better (lower noise and more gain than a wideband).

Sounds like you got it sorted but just for info... usually a bigger aerial (higher gain) is better than a small(er) aerial and an amplifier. That's because amplifiers add their own noise. One issue is that a very high gain aerial can be very directional so very important to point it exactly right direction or you loose all the gain.

As understand it the government is concerned that old non working turbines might be abandoned as has happened in the USA. So planning grants normally have a planning condition requiring removal if it doesn't generate for six months. There is probably something similar in the PDR rules.

Nick - What is your outer skin? The other place we have some lead is on the top of some brick plinths/external window sills. Apparently that's an NHBC recommendation / anti frost spalling measure.

Some others here.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02q34z8

Summary of planning rules here.. https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/tech/planning-permission-for-wind-turbines/

When you connect them to a generator or pump they become a wind turbine :-) The ones in your original picture don't look that different to this type of vertical axis wind turbine. Smaller ones are sometimes used on boats.

I guess that would be possible but they will be a less efficient than a regular wind turbine of similar size. There may also be a planning issue.

I don't know about trays but I used lead flashing above windows in a timber clad building to prevent water getting in. It basically extends the membrane behind the cladding out over the head of the window.

An LCD TV might not be a bad idea. Some can play slideshows and video from a usb memory stick so you could have any image you like. If networked you might be able to display the real time view of say a beach in Hawaii or some other web can.

Reminds me of this YouTube video. Skip to about half way.

No. The duty is an amount in £. The tariff is the rate in % used to to calculate the duty. If you order something like a lorry load of bricks or timber the cost to you should be calculated as follows.. Total = [(Cost of goods + shipping + insurance) + duty] + VAT In addition there might be a fee (and VAT on the fee) from the customs broker (company that processes the goods through customs. For example they may have to store the goods while they contact you and collect your payment of duty and VAT).

As I understand it the UK is planning temporary tarrifs on a range of goods... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/temporary-rates-of-customs-duty-on-imports-after-eu-exit It says the tarrif will be zero on goods not listed. Couldn't find windows listed, nor bricks. As for VAT.. I believe the UK will charge VAT on goods arriving from the EU at the ports. So I believe you need to get EU suppliers to give you export prices or you will end up paying both EU and UK VAT. I'm guessing only UK VAT will be reclaimable under the self build reclaim scheme. The treatment of small parcels is different. Lots of info in here.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-for-businesses-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/vat-for-businesses-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

Yes welcome. Did you manage to avoid any awkward planning conditions? Next stop CIL exemption claim forms :-)

Some years ago when looking a for a flat to purchase as a buy-to-let an estate agent showed us a new build tiny bedsit. So cramped that three of us got in each others way. The whole place had just one window serving the living room/bed room. No window in kitchen or shower/WC. We couldn't see it being a good investment. We eventually found a two bedroom flat with shared garden for the same price about half a mile further out of town.

Here... https://www.buildingboards.co.uk/products/rcm-cemboard/ It says...

I think they may take into account your employment status. If you trade shares in your spare time you normally pay CGT. If you do it as your main occupation its likely to be income tax.

+1 If you don't have a nervous twitch you will after dealing with the planners.

Just a heads up... We only have 80mm of PIR insulation under our UFH. I now consider that a bare minimum and would put in more if building again. Perhaps 160mm PIR or 200mm EPS? See what others suggest.

The idea with a raft is that everything sits on it and its strong enough that it can bridge poor/made up ground, bit like a raft on water bridges between wave crests. Hence the walls must sit on the raft as well.

That will be because of the pool. He means good ground everywhere except where filling in the pool.