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  1. Mr Punter
    Grout. I like a mix of sharp and building sand + cement. Any ponding will do no harm. It is easier to do on a bigger area. A few years ago it was not uncommon just to brush sand rather than properly grouting! Doing the proper job with sand and cement really strengthens the floor as it ties the beams and blocks together. If you are screeding, it doesn't matter if the finish is less than pretty.
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    Is that a mix of Poratherm type and concrete blocks and if so why?
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    I have done a soldier pile wall using steel columns concreted into the ground with railway sleepers spanning. This can look good in a garden. What is to prevent falling from the edge?
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    If it were me I would provide evidence of the gabions being satisfactory and suggest that your competitor does likewise for their proposal. It is not for you to disprove someone else's scheme. You could mention that you have not heard of similar being approved for such an application.
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    I can't see a problem, but it should be OK anyway to be in contact with the earthwool.
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    Also, bear in mind that gas and electric cos will not work when you have scaffold, so it is either soon or very much later. I also like to connect temporary downpipes to the drainage to keep the site tidy.
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    I am keen on getting all service trenches, ducting and pipework in as early on if it is possible. It means you get all the excavation done and backfilled and a clean, safe, level site. The main issues are protection from vehicles and scaffolding, and making sure any ducting is suitably sized for the subsequent service to be pulled / pushed through.
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    The cost of the mediation is less via phone. The mediator does not decide the outcome they will just put your points to the other party and try to see if there is an area where you are willing to settle. You will probably both need to compromise more than you feel comfortable with, but in any case with disputes such as this it is unlikely that a court would go for a slam dunk decision, as neither party was blameless.
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    I would have just gone mineral wool and not faff around.
  10. Mr Punter
    I have done mediation via telephone. The outcome was acceptable. I think the court like you to do this if it is offered.
  11. Mr Punter
    Free to collector would be first choice. Don't use an angle grinder on the gravel as it may well flick up a stone. In fact, don't use an angle grinder at all if you do not think you are competent. If you do, use a thin blade. Goggles and gloves are a must.
  12. Mr Punter
    A friend who does fits these like FAAC kit and Videx intercoms as they are reliable. +1 to @newhome and the safety aspects. If the gates are solid and tall they will offer a large resistance to wind. Galv metal ones can be easier to install and maintain.
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    Very nice indeed. It looks very well finished. Rather eclipsed by the stairs of @AliG https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/164-hello-again-work-has-finally-started/?page=7 which I suspect was on a rather larger budget. Can I put his forward, as I haven't done anything as WOW?
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    Was the supplier a national firm?
  15. Mr Punter
    What is the ground like? Strip footings may well be the cheapest option. Also you may find beam and block floor fairly cheap / DIY with a 75mm concrete topping You will need a simple design for the building to stabilise the longer wall runs and hold the roof down. Who did the planning app plans? None of this is difficult and the SE should be £300 max. Shop around for Building Control also, as there is nothing to see.
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    On the same site, when we excavated we dug up lots of old land drains made of clay pipe. probably 2" external. They were all completely full of clay. I would say dig a F.O trench, and chuck in some cheap crushed concrete. We did not have topography on our side so this led to an old well and we used a 2" pump to pump up the site to a drainage ditch.
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    Although it sounds fine in theory, I have seen Terram membrane looking more like DPM after it was in contact with clay for a few wet months. You could have used it as pond liner.
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    How many square metres?
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    With the bifolds, the flush threshold seems the weak point. If the profile has a small upstand (inside for open out, outside for open in), they can be fairly draught-free.
  20. Mr Punter
    Not NHBC but for BS and BS EN which are referred to therein and elsewhere.
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    Quite a tricky one. Our last architect just did planning drawings and handed the CAD drawings to us and we appointed others to do Building Regs. I cannot see how it will void theer PI by giving you the CAD files for you to do with as you like. They are after more money I think.
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    I have a pet dislike of being unable to easily look up a BS or BS EN standard without being asked to fork out £50. I can sometimes view via a library but it should be just freely available. I wonder how much revenue is actually generated by the charges for information?
  23. Mr Punter
    Is it too late to change to a warm roof? Seems more popular with building control / warranty providers too.
  24. Mr Punter
    @AliG could we please have more pics of the hallway? The stairs are beautiful.
  25. Mr Punter
    I have used Weber LAC with mesh for external render on ICF. It is very sticky and you can sponge over it for a sanded render finish ready for painting. I am sure you could also skim it.
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