Vijay

Would you prefer to use UPVC for maintenance reasons at all? If so you can get UPVC wood effect (which is exactly what I will be using and the planners are happy with it) http://www.residencecollection.co.uk/products/residence-9/?gclid=CjwKCAiAsejRBRB3EiwAZft7sFLZ_z91DFD3bj_qnpDPYL-E_vw7T83OyYuElcWjcWubaekUzm3mARoCH6sQAvD_BwE

AliG is absolutely right, couldn't extend both storeys out without major rework on the roof design and pitches - and that was something planning was anal about. I'm not keen on long roofs coming down 2 storeys and I know the planners will insist on the roofs in the development to be very similar - so that's a no go. I have thought a lot about your last comment and it being actual space that I'd use and the true answer is probably not. I'm also wondering if the thousands (at least 4-5k I reckon) is actually worth it. Maybe it's nice being set back and having the privacy from the garden. I'm still in two minds but swaying towards leave things alone and get on with it lol

Fernox LS-X - great stuff and am surprised it's not been used/mentioned

Sun rises and sets towards the right side, so the extension won't make any difference to sunlight. Chatting to Polarwall this morning and that was his exact opinion, make it a feature and don't waste thousands on something that will make minimal difference. I'm still in two minds though

Actually just looked at mine, Bernzomatic TS7000, but I assumed they were just rebadged. Had mine for years so no idea what I paid for it

I agree if I changed the doorway in blue, then it might be a headache structurally. I've thought that exact same thing. From what Bitpipe said abouts planners not worrying too much with the back of the house, that was certainly the attitude I came across when I put in the original plans. How would new and old foundations be tied in together??

The torch I use https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-quick-fire-torch-propane-gas-cylinder/28681

I’m thinking of extending the drawing room floor, but just downstairs. Floor increase.jpg shows what I mean in yellow. I also thought I may be able to open up the doorway with a bigger door (in blue) but this may cause me structural issues in terms of supporting the ICF. Main reason for looking at this is when looking out the drawing room rear doors, to the left will be a 2.3m metre wall, but if it is brought out, the view will be into the garden. Floor increase roof and roof 1.jpg shows basic sketches of the new roof which could either be pitched, flat or parapet. I've also attached a ground floor plan (PDF) I could quite easily adapt things at this stage, it would just mean new foundations. I still haven’t poured any concrete into the ICF at this stage and was just about to order floor beams. What I’m concerned about is planning taking 3 months and me stopping for that period. Another possible negative is how it might look from the back of the house. At the moment is is broken up by having different depths and I wonder how it would look if the drawing room was flush (although maybe it would still be broken up at as it would only be a single storey). Before I call the planners, I just wondered if this would be done on a minor amendment? Any thoughts on this change, good or bad? Cheers Vijay 20170131 16005 Proposed dwelling ConstIssue.5.pdf

Buy a good torch, it makes all the difference. Secondly make sure copper is spotless. Yorkshire solder ring fittings would probably be your easiest bet, once you see the solder, it's pretty much done

I was thinking about this today as I picked up a nice wooden A0 sized plan chest and wanted to put proper sliders on the drawers

This thread just shows what an amazing place this forum is and I love the "yeah I'll give it a go" mentality!!

Cheers guys. Spoke to Polarwall and he has no problem with them on the same level either and is gonna knock me up a sketch to show building control

Not poured the concrete yet but it would just make my life easier to do it on the next course when the beams are in place. It also allows me to try and set the brickwork out, so the vents are in the right place on the exterior

And this is how I would like to sit them, on the same level as the beam

This is how it's been drawn on my plans

I have but the beam will be at least 50mm in front of vent

I could if I really had to but would be easier for me at this stage to do it on the the next course of ICF, once the floor beams are in (and I would know exactly where the floor beams and rebar are located) Got out a pic??

The vents would sit at the lower part of the beam, so be under the floor block level. Did BC make you lower it?

sorry, meant the internal vent height. I know external vent is 150mm above ground level

Is there any reason I couldn't have these so they sit at the same height as the concrete beams in a B&B floor? I know a lot of details show the vents under the beams. So like this: air vent.bmp

+1. bad workmanship survives if people pay for it I wouldn't keep chasing them, I would give them one chance and one chance only to put it right to what you asked for, if they don't, you move on and wash your hands of them. It's a lot of money to walk away from and I know I couldn't do it.............................

I think lighting from a phone is useful if you get home later than you planned, so you can turn a light on for security

Just keep thinking of that finished garage

Thanks Alex, that's good to know. I may just leave them and drill them when I need them then How thick is the Nudara core?

Did you drill yourself with a normal core drill? Polarwall. You?