GARETHN

Have you spoken with Rationel to see if they can recommend anyone?

Amazing Kelvin! We don't get many visitors from Scotland - most of NSBRC visitors are from within about 3-4 hrs from Swindon, so it's fantastic to hear of visitors from further afield! Oh, and thank you for the lovely feedback on the reception team. I'll be sure to pass that on - as an employee owned business, feedback is always valued!

Thank you Jack! Certainly, my activities keep me busy, that's for sure! 😀 Yes, I was made aware of the forum's rules about non-commercial posting, and I'll be careful about what I'm saying. My intention certainly won't be sell anything (in fact as this forum is mostly made of self builders and renovators, and the NSBRC is a free resource, I haven't got anything to sell!), but I hope that I will be able to contribute! Need to just fins some time to explore this forum! Many thanks!

Hello everyone. I'm Gareth, I am new here, and thought I would introduce myself, since there is a section for this. I have a number of hats where this forum is relevant - I am looking forward to contributing and learning lots from people who may have already gone through similar! 1.) I am currently renovating my poorly built, poorly insulated 60's semi detached family home. It has nice views, and we have lovely neighbours, which helps make this project worthwhile, but every room is being worked on, whilst we live in the property! This is a slow process, and perhaps we may finish it by the time the kids are old enough to move out!! Still, I'm enjoying the process! 2.) Much to the annoyance of my wife, I have a tendency to interrupt our own home project by buying property that usually requires an element of work - to either sell on after developing, or to keep and rent out. 3.) I work for (and am an employee owner at) the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC), and should be able to answer any questions raised about our resource. (please note, I am not a technical expert - I have colleagues in the Centre that are!) Incidentally, I come from a family of self builders - my parents commissioned a self build in the 1980's (when there was virtually no support out there), and again about 10 years ago, and my uncle completed a barn conversion for his family. I am looking forward to being involved in this forum :-)