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  1. russ_fae_fyvie
    Flooring and UFH now in, kit arrives on the 12th March !! www.stationbrae.uk
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    Well guys its been a while but today we poured the 100mm slab after fitting the Insulation and UFH Pipes, kit is due on site on 12th March so its all systems go now ! It was a bit dark on site tonight so I couldn't get a photo but there are now loads of others on the website, don't get too bored !! www.stationbrae.uk  
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    It is but not from a SIPs company, they are all solid insulated panels, including the Vaulted Area of the roof. I did speak to a 'proper' SIPS company to get an alternative quote but they were more interested in telling me the 'other' company weren't as good as their kit, etc, etc, so that put me off the straight away ! This company are local (10 miles away) and have a good reputation locally, also the builder (founds, etc) and Joiner has worked with their kits (and me) before so hoping it all goes to plan. The guy pouring the founds (and other groundwork) did our other Log House Foundations in 2009 so I know his work is good, hopefully this time too ! Of course you know what they say about the best laid plans !!
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    Probably in the Spring, would like to get founds down before the winter if we can but depends on weather and other 'things' ! If he's interested just ask him to get in touch or I can call him. cheers
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    @Tin Soldier @Alexphd1 Guys an unrelated question as you are local to me. I've just had a new quote from the joiner who was going to erect the kit but he is now taking the pi55 ! Not sure if you guys used a joiner to erect your houses but wondered if you could recommend anyone local who might be interested in quoting for the build ? cheers
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    Yeah thats what we had on the previous house (that seems to warrant blokes being banned on Navitron !!) and it was ok but cost wise having 70mm screed on top of the slab is just more money, we will be now going for 100mm slab (with UFH) and 200mm of Insulation, went to online calculator and although 300mm is even better I think we will just got for 200mm which is a compromise of cost and efficiency. Fingers crossed !
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    guys, one more question. Looks like we have sorted the slab design now that the Structural Engineer is happy with. Just wondered whether the base insulation above the compacted hardcore is better at 100mm or 200mm ? Despite the old adage of Insulation, Insulation and more Insulation, the Plumber seemed to think extra insulation there wouldn't make much difference as there is very little loss of heat in that direction compared to the walls, etc, so if i can get away with 100mm I will, any thoughts?
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    Nope not got as far as that yet, we held back on all that as we weren't sure we were going to get planning permission so didn't go too far until we got that and that was only last week so the SAP calcs, etc, all now need to be looked it
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    HI @ultramods I have quotes from them and also Eco SIPS Homes and they are very similar, only difference is Eco Homes do the erection which may be an advantage. Will be interested to hear how you get on the the Angus Homes kit, it certainly looks the job and I'm having Nordan Windows through them as well. @Tin Soldier yeah if you have any pointers especially regarding the pouring of the foundations I'd be grateful of a hint ! @Nickfromwales yeah that boiler room originally needed space for a Pellet Boiler and Buffer Tank but as I think we will go the ASHP route it will free more room in there so may do some shifting of some walls !
  10. russ_fae_fyvie
    ah ha I may need to pick your brains then because the builders I asked seems retisent to try anything like this !! rather than fill this thread, would you mind emailing me and then I can ask you more about your slab ? thanks ?
  11. russ_fae_fyvie
    Ha yeah she has a bit of work to do now !! Where about is yours ?
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    Ah yeah you remember that ! That was because the suppliers of the kit house were cowboys from 300 miles away and I hadn't a clue until it was too late. Anyway this time its a local house builder (6 miles away) who will be supplying the SIPS Kit, but although the house won't be Passivehouse Standard, it wont be far off and certainly no draughts ! I will be looking through your comprehensive blog and no doubt, pinching a few ideas !!
  13. russ_fae_fyvie
    HI thats excellent to hear, I think finding someone to do it properly up here is going to be the main issue ! Thanks for that info will have a good look !! We did a self build in 2009 but now downsizing and want to make sure all the problems we had back then aren't repeated. Having this new idea for the floor is one of them I want to explore and its also cheaper !! this was our first try which we have just sold and moved out of ! http://www.russquinlan.co.uk And this is the new one http://www.stationbrae.uk
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    Hi @Tin Soldier Just found this so bit late but I'm in Aberdeenshire and about to start our self build and debating the floor just now! Can i ask how u got on?
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