Mr Punter
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HELP, failed perc test and on clay soil
Mr Punter replied to nowtie's topic in Rainwater, Guttering & SuDS
Put in an attenuation tank and specify permeable paving. It possibly won't do much good, but it should get signed off. As there is an existing building you will not be making matters worse. Worst case you are allowed to discharge to a foul sewer, although this is not to be encouraged. If it is clay, the more you dig out, the bigger the pond you create. Percolation tests / drainage mounds are for foul water systems and you have a main sewer connection. -
If a wall has been tape and filled it is good to give it a once over with a soft brush to remove the dust.
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Any Architects on here?
Mr Punter replied to Mulberry View's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Another vote for the gutter. I have used Guttercrest for aluminium gutters and I am very happy with them. If the roof is going to be zinc, you could stick to zinc. Expensive though. I have seen the top hung posis in the manual. The only issue may be that the strut should overhang the bearing by 15mm, but if the supplier did the design and calcs to prove it works, then all is good. -
Sadly this is commonplace and the combination of flat roof and parapet wall is particularly prone to failure.
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Where to start first board with uneven walls?
Mr Punter replied to Joe87's topic in Wood & Laminate Flooring
Space it so you will cut the first row. Work out where the last row will fall so you can decide how wide to cut the first row. Bank on cutting 2 rows. -
Ignore as I noticed this is for timber frame
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Resin fixings would be better as they don't expand. Clean the holes thoroughly before you resin.
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It really should not cost a fortune to render an extension in sand and cement. How much was the cheapest quote? Is the BI insisting it is rendered before signoff?
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What fixings may I need to stop leaks?
Mr Punter replied to David001's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
I would keep the fixings you have and tighten them a little, so the washer is snug on the sheet. -
Large tree stumps where house will be on the plot- foundation help
Mr Punter replied to Jane W's topic in Foundations
Not strictly on topic but it appears that you are building right up to the boundary on the left. Do you have consent from the adjacent owner to erect scaffolding and possibly construct foundations on their land? -
Opinions please on this quote for substructure & drains.
Mr Punter replied to Tony L's topic in Foundations
Will the water table mean you need to make special provision to for drainage under the slab? @nod had a soggy site on and laid concrete to falls under the beam and block. -
Is that plus fees, prelims, service connections, scaffold, welfare, insurances, warranty etc?
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It will be no issue with a packaged pump station.
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Low transmittance glass for skylight
Mr Punter replied to Bancroft's topic in General Construction Issues
The condition is a matter for planning, not building regs so it will not affect signoff. It is very unlikely to have any repercussions if you ignore it, as long as you submit details of what you intend to do and have those details approved in writing. -
Low transmittance glass for skylight
Mr Punter replied to Bancroft's topic in General Construction Issues
Unless they condition that the blackout blinds are drawn at night the planning condition is nonsensical. -
OK. Maybe you should prioritise getting the house safe and weathertight. You don't need to inform planning. Once you have commenced you can take as long as you like or choose not to do it at all. If there are structural alterations, like walls taken out and beams inserted, these will need to be given the all clear by Building Control. They should be fine with you reinstating what was there. Get them round and discuss it.
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Standing Seam - Cold Roof Ventilation
Mr Punter replied to SelfBuildSmurf's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
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Block and beam for timber frame aiming for passivhaus
Mr Punter replied to Barny's topic in Timber Frame
I don't see how you can have any timber frame where the flush patio doors are, as the frame needs to be 150mm above ground. All you need under the doors is something rot proof with good insulation that is strong enough to support them. -
My word @vik2001 what a situation! It seems you have got planning consent, your neighbour? did some ground works, you had a falling out, you have not got the funds to finish the job? But you are asking questions as if you plan to complete the work? I think if you give us a straight up version of where you are and what you want to achieve you could probably get some sensible answers, otherwise it sounds a bit spammy.
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Yes if it is a new build and on the entrance floor building regs require it. Part M
