Mr Punter
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Loft hatch or no loft hatch
Mr Punter replied to Selfbuildsarah's topic in New House & Self Build Design
If you will never need access, I don't see why it would matter. How does the cellulose stay put when it is installed? -
White staining and welding on leadwork
Mr Punter replied to Great_scot_selfbuild's topic in Skylights & Roof Windows
Well I could not view the image or the vid, but you need to put patination oil on lead to prevent the oxidizing. -
The corner beads look rusty. The top plasterboard has a sag on the left. Better strip it back, re-board, skim and paint. Quite a fiddle but not your problem.
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Removing broken cast stone window cill
Mr Punter replied to Lincolnshire Ian's topic in Bricklaying, Blockwork & Mortar
Yes, just stick it back on with adhesive from a mastic gun. I would not bother with dowels etc. -
OK sign the form without amendments. What you have in there is broadly the same as was specified. Do you need to provide photos?
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If you amend it the house will fail and you will need to spend ££££ on PV to get a pass. That said, solar PV is quite useful. It could still fail on fabric efficiency.
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Changing a downlighter.
Mr Punter replied to saveasteading's topic in Electrics - Kitchen & Bathroom
Is this a lamp or the whole fitting? Picture may help. -
Yes I think OSB with a coat of solvent based varnish would work well. Apply to the edges as well.
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I have found plywood to be a great home for mould, especially outside or in damp conditions.
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No. VAT is payable and not reclaimable on appliances.
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Make sure the worktops cab, if needed, be made deep enough to be able to route waste pipes etc behind appliances. Quartz are popular and work very well, but pricey. Ikea units are now a total pain to fit as they do not have a recessed back and there is only 80mm under them. I have used DIY Kitchens and found them OK for price v quality.
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Scaffolding - render residue
Mr Punter replied to Lincolnshire Ian's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
No. Unless there is an inch of render on the boards. A lot of stuff comes off when they are flipped over. -
Is anyone actually building at the moment?
Mr Punter replied to flanagaj's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
You may need to get the floor makeup signed off by your SE. Ground bearing is generally better if you are on level ground with no heave or shrinkage. You need this designed so you can get levels for membranes, DPCs, reduced dig, insulation, finished floor, drainage etc. -
Not at all. I have seen flexis with 30mm dip and they still seem to flush OK.
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For the windows, I prefer white. Other coloured windows do not always age well and can look dated. Blue frames in public and commercial buildings from the 90s and dark brown rosewood in housing spring to mind. For the roof a smooth clay tile will keep its colour and not attract as much moss and lichen as a sanded finish.
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SAP Calc Specifying Details for Windows and Doors
Mr Punter replied to Jammy5's topic in Windows & Glazing
SAP (part L) is to do with energy efficiency. Part Q / Secure by Design is security. Part O is overheating. -
Scam check? Has anyone used Buildwholesale.co.uk?
Mr Punter replied to Great_scot_selfbuild's topic in Sound Insulation
It is always worth phoning if you need a decent amount. Bear in mind delivery costs can be high on insulation. -
Scam check? Has anyone used Buildwholesale.co.uk?
Mr Punter replied to Great_scot_selfbuild's topic in Sound Insulation
They don't seem much cheaper than e.g. https://condell-ltd.com/rockwool-rwa45-600x1200x100mm-4-per-pack-2-88m-20-per-pallet -
Ask the SE if there is anything you are unsure of. It is what you pay them for. A normal lintel is easier to deal with. I have used the Hi Therm ones before and they give you the psi values which is useful for your SAP calcs. Maybe some of your openings are too wide, so beams are the only way?
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Aluminium guttering/downpipes recommendations?
Mr Punter replied to Chris HB's topic in Rainwater, Guttering & SuDS
I have used Guttercrest. Very good quality. Lindab is also good but only plated steel.
