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  1. Mr Punter
    I meant put in the foundations that do not need a Party Wall Award, like for the new end wall.
  2. Mr Punter
    https://resources.hse.gov.uk/convictions-history/case/case_list.asp?PN=1&ST=C&SN=S&SF=IS&SV=2&SO=ADN Mostly these are investigated following an accident, fatality or report from a worker or the public.
  3. Mr Punter
    You are legally obliged to comply with and assist HSE and fully answer any questions they have. If they pay you a visit just be as helpful as possible and immediately implement any recommendations. If they choose to prosecute they have a very high conviction rate, and the majority will plead guilty to the breach (when they realise that the penalty will be more severe if found guilty in court).
  4. Mr Punter
    I think a fresh planning application may be the way I am afraid. I don't think there is any mechanism for extending the period. Another option could be reduce dig the footprint and to dig and pour the footing at the end. You may need to cast in some rebar to connect up later to the footings which require the PWA.
  5. Mr Punter
    3 but all are FD30 weight.
  6. Mr Punter
    I think your chances of success depends on what was quoted for and agreed. If you only asked for a wear layer of tarmac you may not fair so well. If you asked them to excavate to a decent subgrade removing all vegetation, lay 150mm sub base, 50mm binder layer and 25mm wear layer then you are in with a very good shout.
  7. Mr Punter
    To me it just looks like an extended curtail feature tread, but square instead of rounded.
  8. Mr Punter
    They will if they work as bricklayers!
  9. Mr Punter
    It is not ideal and may be noisy in the rooms below. The outside unit spits out hot air via fan, compressor and condenser. You may need the loft to be extra ventilated.
  10. Mr Punter
    Is that a blues song?
  11. Mr Punter
    I don't think this will make much difference to you. In summer the internal and external temperatures are fairly similar. If you have an issue with overheating, your MVHR unit will not do much to help. Get a split a/c unit.
  12. Mr Punter
    Well you smelled a rat and you were right. Time to find a new team. Is there much work to do? Maybe your job can be fitted in by another firm? Does your bricklayer know anyone? Can you get any recommendations?
  13. Mr Punter
    They don't look great. I have never really thought about joist quality varying by manufacturer. Is this Mitek? Could you ask them to confirm that they are to standard?
  14. Mr Punter
    Most contractors insurance covers third party damage. Are you hoping to insure against damage only to a party wall? The standard contractors policy would cover the whole of the land and buildings as well as people, pets etc.
  15. Mr Punter
    Sadly bricklayers don't see it as their job to install insulation correctly.
  16. Mr Punter
    Standard, I am afraid. If they were reliable, eye for detail, professional and well organised they would not be working on a building site. Fixed price may be better. They may be more incentivised if they are earning well.
  17. Mr Punter
    This will help a bit if they are south facing, but not 100% Here is one we did with an 1800mm overhang, south facing picture at 13:15 on 20 April and the sun is still halfway up the windows:
  18. Mr Punter
    You need checked reveal cavity closers. These come without the flange on the brick side. You normally need to run a DPC down behind the brickwork.
  19. Mr Punter
    Definitely no and I think you should get at least 2 more quotes. If there is a difference of £9000, what were the actual quotes? I have found that overheating is a bigger deal in a new house than heat loss. Look at reducing the glazed areas if possible, especially in bedrooms.
  20. Mr Punter
    I think this will be by you or at extra cost. The bricklayer will only want to touch them once.
  21. Mr Punter
    No most of the liquid screeds are fine at 50mm so the 25mm would be best as insulation if you want liquid. The cement based ones are easier to tile than the anhydrite ones.
  22. Mr Punter
    The weepholes are in the bottom of the frame with a cill under to direct the water clear of the brickwork.
  23. Mr Punter
    That is certainly how it seems! Have you looked at the costs compared to buying one that is already done? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/100474853#/
  24. Mr Punter
    If you don't like the design you need to go back to the engineer and / or Nudura. Your builder has just done what was specced.
  25. Mr Punter
    A site near me had 3 no. piles installed to lock in the consent. Another demolished some buildings.
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