7dayworker

We live on sandy soil and plan to demolish the house . so far …addressed points raised in planning and in discussion with architects Party wall notices Building regs in progress any hurdles to watch for ?? plan heat pump and mvhr not sure home automation

Thanks . I can see that planning has allowed many builds despite objections in Poole and where refused , appeals have worked . just taking over 8 months to get to planning . All that work on reading about the build is going out of my mind .

That is great. It seems planning officer influenced by an objector. Can’t be a professional standard decision.

The plans are agreed and going to pre-planning before submission to council . There should be some hurdles in this conservation area , but architect seems positive.

Thanks . I will ensure that the unit is placed on rubber legs

Thanks .. my builder showed me his ufh plan and it was very similar . He had not identified the kitchen unit array as he was busy and had a choice . he reckons I will need the pipes run in the second floor bedrooms etc . It is mentioned to avoid the attic rooms on the forum site. Do you agree that the heat will rise there from below ?

Thanks so much. that ducting has been puzzling me and also avoiding dead zones for smell in open plan kitchen/diner . there has been reports of loud fan noise if the pump is overworking and siting it to avoid noise and get good outside air temperature ..ie not the hot summer air or coldest north winter air . Any ideas on your design on these and the size of pump. Also sealing noise transimission through large holes for ducts seems a problem to attend to.

Looks like mine, but the left column looks like the right , with wider upstairs windows .. not sure what you think.. I will post my plans for comments

Good to know . I think the idea of a recirculating extraction hood is good with mvhr. Just not sure if effective at removing spices and fat smells in open plan settings .

Thanks for posting . My room has a similar need and there are 2 more rooms that need some sound proofing from a big open plan kitchen diner . Please update us a it must be done before the build ..

Thanks to all posts. This has been an issue I struggled with . The sketch software are. Very useful and the pdf on sound blankets are instructive. From my reading you need putty pads on sockets and down lighters and mass vinyl sheets help . My needs are a room off the open plan kitchen /diner and a bedroom floor .

Thanks . Those links are what I needed .great job

Thanks for that .our house has sound and smell move from ground floor to the bedrooms. Kitchen smells and car in the garage below waft into upstairs rooms. Walk in a bedroom and clunks in the lounge . we will demolish it and build new and take your advice and others here . Well done.

Thanks, looks like my roof design. My builder felt the green roof or balcony was an unnecessary cost addition . He will build the flat roof to take the weight in future development. Only at early stage of plans . I feel I am doing a fair bit on concept development and specifications. with such a big roof , are you happy that it won’t overheat in the summer ? I am amazed that so many attics are too hot for comfort.. insulation and reflective barriers are mentioned . What was your approach ? Please

Our builder is not in debt , but as a design and build project, there is a risk that the factors you raise may hit my estimated costs . I will be in debt ….??