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    Bought a plot in North Dorset so that we could scratch a self-build itch that started over 30 years ago. We have been promising ourselves that we would do this for that long. Never been able to get ourselves in that position for one reason or another .

    We are in the very fortunate position of being retired, having enough capital and now owning a plot in North Dorset.

    Planning obtained! Should be able to start in the new year (2025) The plan is for a single-storey house. Flat (green) roof, Woodcrete, timber-clad and as eco as possible. Looking at passive but probably will not get certified.
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  1. mjc55
    Surely that is a mistake. Name and shame I say.
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    20 or so years ago we bought a house to do up and spent a long time completely gutting it. Part way through I switched to vari focals and I remember one day I was digging a new drain just by the corner of the house and I spent hours thinking that I had caused the side wall to start leaning. It was only when my wife came over to the job did I realise that it was my new glasses!
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    There is a lot of wasted space in your plan! It does no harm to think about what you require but an Architect or Architectural Technologist will have the experience to make a better fist of it.
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    We have two containers on site. 1 for tools etc and one for clothes, furniture and books. I was wondering if anyone with containers have come up with a solution to condensation issues. No problems so far but that is because of the warmer temperatures I guess. I am assuming that issues with condensation can occur over winter. I have seen one option of venting on two opposite sides but can only get to the back and one side of the container as it is too close to the other one to get to the side. Thanks
  5. mjc55
    That is the water meter/stopcock not a manhole.
  6. mjc55
    This! How the cable gets to the meter is not your responsibility. Up to and including your boundary is completely their responsibility. From the boundary to the meter all you should be doing is digging a trench for them.
  7. mjc55
    I really think that you are overthinking this. Let the builder sort it out, he can get it level before it gets above ground level.
  8. mjc55
    Plenty for sale on the internet but a lot look quite flimsy. Any recommendations on where to buy new. Thanks
  9. mjc55
    Need a bit more to go on than just a question! Full timber cladding? Half brick, half timber? All elevations? Etc. Etc.
  10. mjc55
    I built a concrete pad and put external box on top. Will remove next year when house is built
  11. mjc55
    I'm so impressed on how efficiently things are running for you. Of course there are always things to think (and worry) about but tbh you are making great progress.
  12. mjc55
    Or run in safe zones (within 150mm of corners or horizontally/vertically from switches etc.)
  13. mjc55
    No comments on this question? Anyone have any views re the tissue v foil faced insulation?
  14. mjc55
    30 sq. m. Is related to building control, not planning. And that is dependant on proximity to boundaries and construction type.
  15. mjc55
    So what part of building regs is concerned with such things? You need to ask them what you have to conform to in order to live there. Load of old bo**ocks as far as I can see.
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