Mr Punter
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No such general rule although some adopt a guideline for window-to-window distances of minimum 20m.
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Can you get them to scrape just the very top 100mm off the drive and house footprint and pile this in the other area? Then they can do the rest of the reduced dig and muck it away. It is nice to have an apron around the house about 1.5m wide with hardcore for scaffold. Hopefully we will have a nice dry summer and you will be able to come to site in your white linen suit!
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Internal wall insulation 600mm masonry wall - condensation risk
Mr Punter replied to Robbie's topic in Heat Insulation
A VCL is impermeable to vapour and water and can be fitted to the inside (warm side) or the insulation. This reduces the risk of warm moisture laden air migrating through the fabric of the building and possibly condensing within the structure. A breather membrane is rainproof but allows moisture to escape and is normally located on the outside (cold side). -
Wow - looks like a crime scene!
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Vertical Tongue & Groove Timber Cladding Detail
Mr Punter replied to ultramods's topic in General Construction Issues
A fly screen mesh is recommended, although if there is sufficient ventilation up through the cladding it does not provide a good environment for bugs and flies. -
Vertical Tongue & Groove Timber Cladding Detail
Mr Punter replied to ultramods's topic in General Construction Issues
You should have vertical battens fixed to the timber frame studs, then horizontal battens on top to help create air flow behind the cladding. A is better in your example as you need to make sure any water is directed away from the window head.. -
If both the FIL and you will end up with houses worth £500K would they consider gifting you their house? They could remain in residence but you could apply for a new mortgage on their house to finance your build. In the event that they live for seven years, no IHT is payable. There is no SDLT either. If they require Local Authority care they won't need to dispose of the house to fund it. It may be a bit controversial, but I think it may be worth looking at.
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Not as a structural upper floor, but you can have a screed or use ScreedBoard overlay.
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I doubt you will get a decent ring beam without form work. Have a look at
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Although you mention some kind of screening, I think the house will suffer badly from overheating, especially in the afternoon. This is best designed out now, as it is very difficult to deal with later.
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Brick clad first floor and timber ground floor is unusual and timber is not great near to ground level. Is there a reason for this choice?
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Facia and soffit material recommendations
Mr Punter replied to geoffdg's topic in Building Materials
Powder coated aluminium? Pre patinated zinc (expensive)? -
Afternoon @joth and welcome. I am always interested to read what people are doing with existing buildings, what are the challenges and what solutions are being explored. You may want to look at doing a blog at some stage, as it keeps all the details of your project in one place.
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I hate doing this sort of job, so Mrs Punter is assigned to the task, equipped with https://www.screwfix.com/p/zep-commercial-sticky-stuff-remover-1ltr/8648x#_=p I think it may be easier for you to unscrew the plasterboard so you can get to the tape more easily. You could use something like https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-window-scraper-3/56292#_=p to help, but careful not to gouge.
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I have found limestone is a PITA to keep clean. Have you looked at the porcelain alternatives?
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We have lift off hinges that came with the doorsets. https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/royde-and-tucker-h101-hi-load-lift-off-hinge-100x88x3mm-right-hand-zinc-plated-pair-990168 I guess the doorset people get a good deal.
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I have built on a site with clay soil and a variable / high water table. All fine and dry during ground works but towards completion it rained lots. After the rain, even a hole dug for a tree would fill with water as you dug. Ground water made its way into foul drains via not perfect seals in plastic inspection chamber risers. If you can get some drainage under the floor, leading to an external drain, it would be worthwhile. Make sure there is no way the flow could be reversed!
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Cut them 10mm narrower, fit the whole lot, then foam them all in. Next day, trim surplus foam and tape joins. Tape to the studs as well. Wear a dust mask and goggles. There is no shame in using the rips up, if you foam them in and tape them.
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Are you adding framing to the wall and fixing plasterboard to that? Blockwork looks well pointed up but it is vital that no outside air gets in behind the plasterboard.
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The finance cost is 5%, not 0.5%.
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This would be typical for one of our developments: Profit 17% Acquisition cost includes SDLT, survey, valuations and legal fees. 32.5% Construction costs (to include S106 / CIL). 40% Professional fees. 4% Disposal fees. 1.5% Finance costs. 5%
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My son used to work on Rogue Traders, setting up the recording equipment. Quite a few of the stings were a joint venture between BBC and Trading Standards, so the footage was used by both and shot to their specifications. If the case with the OP is fraud it should be reported to police and Trading Standards, as it is a criminal offence. It would be best to present them with fully documented evidence to support the allegations.
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Unless you foresee mobility issues, 2 storey will be cheaper.
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Our doors are 75mm thick. We have Ultion locks with thumb turn. They do a padlock too. There used to be guidance that thumb turns should be used on front doors and also that egress windows must not be lockable. Probably now withdrawn.
