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Hi, I have been investigating building a house with ICF and now looking at how to run the pipes for the plumbing. The house will be all one one level around 250 sqm with 3-4 bathrooms and separate utility room. Also sink in kitchen will be on an island. I am planning on putting in UFH pipes (for potentially cooling the house). I know that it's normal for the waste and UFH pipes to be in the slab, is it also ok to put the hot and cold water pipes in the slab? I ask this as I think it would be easier to do it this way rather than cut chases into the ICF internal foam. Thanks in advance for any help

Thank you for the replies. I will bring it up as the plot we are currently looking at is in the middle of a field accessed by a farm track. I like the look of the wood fibre board that ProDave has used. Will make enquirers to check that the mortgage lender will allow it.

I didn't even think about the planes and helicopters. Back to the drawing board........

Thanks Dave, I will take a look. Nick, is it that bad?

Dave, can I ask how much you are PSM for completed timber frame including external rendered walls? can an you do all the wood fibre cladding installation as DIY or are there any specialist steps?

Where about are you building Alex? We are looking to build near Newmachar. what problems have you had and what made you decide on ICF. inchbyinch, I was wanting to use render board as I thought it would be cheaper, however the architect thought it would be similar price compared to blocks..And the blocks having the advantage of being stronger/tougher.

Thanks Dave, I feel your pain I know what your market is like, my mum and dad are from Invergordon and took a couple of years to sell their house. The Architect does seam switched on and judging by some of there previous projects it looks like there aren't building the norm . What he said to me is, if a car hits your house, would you prefer the house to be dented or the car, which got me thinking.

Hi, I have finally officially moved over from the old forum. I am planning a self build just north of Aberdeen, currently waiting for our house to sell. It's only been for sale for 9 days, however no viewers yet. The market in Aberdeen and shire has really dropped with the low oil price. I was originally thinking about timberframe house with some kind of render board. However after talking to an architect he has recommended using blocks instead of render board, which has got me thinking why not use ICF instead, if the cost is comparable or less and there is local expertise.