Mr Punter
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Noisy clicky corrugated metal roof- please help!
Mr Punter replied to jakeR's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
If you have a 50mm layer of rockwool compressed under the sheets it helps a lot, but you would need to take the sheets off and refit. -
Electrical conduit for bringing armoured cable into house?
Mr Punter replied to flanagaj's topic in Electrics - Other
Where we are, if you don't have the right ducting the DNO (UKPN) won't run the cable. They will tell you what they need. Just re read and I see this is your side of the meter, so 100mm rigid duct will be OK. -
The bricks you have shown do not look standard size of 215 x 100 x 65 they look longer or not as high. There are quite a few foreign bricks non-standard sizes. The proper lime mortar looks good. I would be tempted to get local clay stock bricks as anything imported can have a fair lead time and delivery charges.
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Agree with @BotusBuild. Aco drain will work well here. Hopefully there is somewhere you could connect it to at the end.
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Tell them you can set the test up and they can come and witness it. I would not want to spend £400 just because someone is being a numpty. Part of what you pay for is inspections.
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Disposing of cementitious grout (liquid)
Mr Punter replied to Great_scot_selfbuild's topic in General Construction Issues
If you are mixing in a gorilla tub, let it go off a bit, then empty the bucket and smash the stuff into smaller bits. -
Bad roofing job: how should I proceed?
Mr Punter replied to David001's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
DON'T PAY ANY MORE! Write to them explaining that the work is not satisfactory and you will be withholding all further payments. Attach the photos. Reserve the right to claim all expense to rectify. -
Bad roofing job: how should I proceed?
Mr Punter replied to David001's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
The work is so bad that I would not offer them the chance to return and make good. Your new firm will need to strip the whole thing and start again. Make sure you see some completed jobs and have a chat to customers. -
Local Authority Refusing To Visit - No Sign Off
Mr Punter replied to BTC Builder's topic in Building Regulations
Umm it was actually @BTC Builder who was the OP and had the hold up! -
Well you could gag and blindfold them I suppose...
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You may as well get someone to supply and fit, as you need to meet electrical and Fgas regs. They are probably busy now. Have a ring round in a week or two.
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Local Authority Refusing To Visit - No Sign Off
Mr Punter replied to BTC Builder's topic in Building Regulations
Well that is good news and pleasing that it didn't result in any lasting umbrage. -
With the roof tile vent you don't need flashings but you need the right vent for your tiles. They have a flexi connector.
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These are often standard drawer boxes from Blum etc. Have you ended up with things that don't fit? Did the supplier have a showroom or any information on the drawer depths?
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Restraining column against existing wall
Mr Punter replied to NandM's topic in RSJs, Lintels & Steelwork
Ask the SE. It is their job to specify correctly. -
Crushed concrete / brick will be OK but not any old crap with plaster, wood, rubbish mixed in.
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What wall type should I use?
Mr Punter replied to BotusBuild's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
A friend was doing and agricultural shed and he went for timber frame 8 x 2s as you only need to nudge blockwork with a telehandler and it collapses whereas timber frame bounces back if it is constructed correctly. -
At my wits end with brick layers. Advice please.
Mr Punter replied to flanagaj's topic in Bricklaying, Blockwork & Mortar
The 22mm is annoying but is only 1mm per metre. With the sub structure stuff it will be possible to rectify but I would point out that I expect it built as per drawings. Better to let him know as he progresses than after he has finished. Check the drawings each day and go through with him in the morning where you think he might mess up. -
Real world safety - how do *you* do it?
Mr Punter replied to Alan Ambrose's topic in Project & Site Management
I am hot on avoiding on high risk / severe consequence incidents, so falls from height, buried in a trench, brick on your head, crushed by materials / machine etc. -
What wall type should I use?
Mr Punter replied to BotusBuild's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Timber frame stick built with mineral wool insulation and 18mm OSB internal sheathing. External cladding of your choice. Strong, simple, lightweight and cost effective. Pitched roof would be my preference. -
We have used the Kytun Ali trims on natural slate. No issues with slate / slate and a half.
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Have you been in touch with the tilers, or was this DIY? I have not used fix-a-floor but there should not be problems with the tiles over such a large area. If it were me I would do a small area and monitor before taking on the whole floor.
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Slow progress towards a new home
Mr Punter commented on BotusBuild's blog entry in South East Cornwall Low Energy build
You did well to ditch the green roof. Unless the planners included a condition that the house could not be occupied until you have written approval for the roof as built there should not be an issue. -
If it looks OK then it is OK. I have a property where the floor slopes 50mm over 1200mm. You only really notice when you look at the plinth.
