Lolliedog

There is a company in Limerick (Southwest Ireland) that manufactured wide stainless wall ties. I have no idea what of cost, but I'd imagine they are reasonable priced. The company is Shannon coiled springs if anyone wants to check them out.

I have been off the forums for a while now as my motivation has decreased due to problem after problem. On returning to the forum I noticed that Jeremy Harris is not posting anymore. One of my reasons for joining this forum and preciously the ebuild forum was because of his posts. I sincerely hope all is well.

We priced a few all mainly cellulose based. The prices we got were all more or less for a similar spec. The companies were all Irish. The house is 2450 sq ft. The price is just the frame element. I have compared them to the point that I would be happy with any of the specs.Company 1 -€72,000 frame incl vat. (Very impressed with this company)Company 2- €84,000 frame incl vat (they want to meet as I told them they were too expensive and they felt they could match.Company 3 - €116,905!!! Frame incl vat - this is MBC timber frame.

I have some experience of the above. I am located in Ireland and have been planning a new build for some time but due to problems with neighbors I am still held up. I did however price different frame suppliers a while back. Whilst not many offer a slab and frame service I did get a few quotes for frame only. My slab is simple enough and a lot of the systems are manufactured close to me. Kingspan is only 15 mins away and they are excellent for advice or to call in for a demo. My findings were that on a frame only basis MBC were by a country mile the most expensive. I posted the results on the old form. Now I know you will say was it like for like. Most of the prices I received were for a very similar construction with very little variation. The company I have in mind have a very similar construction and in some areas better. The icing on the cake is that they are much much cheaper. I don't understand why it is perceived that the are the only gig in town. My advice is to broaden the search. I will try and locate the prices and post.

A friend is building a new house around 2800 sqf. He want underfloor heating upstairs and on the ground floor. The house will be block built, insulated to a high standard and will aim to achieve high levels of airtightness. The question is whether to go with a gas boiler or an air source heat pump. The gas is on the road outside his building plot. The architect is leaning for the ashp. Will the costs be much different after complying with part L? I am also interested in this as hopefully I will be in a similar position in the new year after 2.5 year struggle. I would greatly appreciate all views on the above.