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  1. Mr Punter
    If there are buildings near the proposed scheme and the relative height of them and the proposal may be contentious it is worth getting them included in a Total Station survey. The cost is fairly low and they are invaluable for designing in context, as well as setting out, daylighting, Party Wall matters, landscaping, flood risk, drainage and 3d visualisations. Many architects will ask for this before they begin their design in earnest.
  2. Mr Punter
    If the air bricks are for sub floor ventilation and they are on all external walls, part covering a couple shouldn't matter.
  3. Mr Punter
    It is best not to cover the air brick at all, but half covered is better than fully. How many are affected?
  4. Mr Punter
    The water pipe should be 750mm deep. The route is normally a fairly straight line from the point of entry to your house via the meter to the connection in the road.
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    Temporary works are normally the responsibility of the main contractor but you can ask the SE to design this for an additional fee.
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    I would go for this: You will need to chop a bit out of the bottom block to get the rest bend out at about 45 degrees to the wall.
  7. Mr Punter
    If that is a soil pipe you will need access to it as you have a right angle bend.
  8. Mr Punter
    We have quite a few inward opening tilt turns and it would be useful to have an external handle / lock, but I think the only option is replace whole unit. You can't just chisel out a triple glazed ali sash.
  9. Mr Punter
    It is the Gods of electricity telling your Mrs to hurry up.
  10. Mr Punter
    I have used Guttercrest for copings and they seem pretty good and reliable. You can probably drape some DPC under the copings for belt and braces.
  11. Mr Punter
    No it will need rebuilding.
  12. Mr Punter
    Some mineral wool types, like DriTherm cavity slab, claim to be water repellent. Maybe get the leaks properly sealed, then do a test hole or 2 to see if it is actually saturated.
  13. Mr Punter
    If it is any consolation I think the brickwork does look good. I have used aluminium coping for parapet walls in the past and it performs well but may not suit the minimalist aesthetic.
  14. Mr Punter
    If you have decent ground conditions and you want it to be fully habitable space you could budget costs of 1.5 x the going rate per m2. The finished value is likely to be about 75% of the above ground value per m2.
  15. Mr Punter
    A friend of mine is looking at these. It looks a clever system and saves getting heavy steels in. Not sure how expensive though. Can you update this post with the price when you get it?
  16. Mr Punter
    Have you tried contacting TeleBeam? They should be able to provide you with a quote and the design and calcs will be included in the price.
  17. Mr Punter
    Render will help. Make good around all holes inside and out.
  18. Mr Punter
    Because there will be a fair amount of PV, try to avoid lots of hips, valleys and rooflights on the main sun facing slope. The PV may look better if it is in a single block. I note it is not included at all in the current plans and elevations.
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    Can you get it galv at reasonable cost? If they are hinged be aware that a strong wind will be an issue so timber infill is not ideal. If they are automatic you obvs need power and cabling. A friend does these and likes FAAC. Videx for the intercom. Be very aware of safety requirements so nobody can get crushed between or behind them.
  20. Mr Punter
    Here is the Premier Inn. Timber frame and brick outer leaf.
  21. Mr Punter
    A few years ago I converted a Victorian building (150 years old?) back into 2 cottages. It was a heap of rubbish, built from whatever come to hand. The only reason it survived was that it was shielded by surrounding taller buildings.
  22. Mr Punter
    Yes, 100%. There is a new(ish) timber frame Premier Inn near me with this detail. I can see it from my office.
  23. Mr Punter
    Where I am a typical house is a Victorian terrace in a conservation area. In nearby Brighton a typical dwelling is a converted flat.
  24. Mr Punter
    Have a look at some: https://www.cupapizarras.com/uk/news/slate-cladding/
  25. Mr Punter
    That camera looks like it is to track anyone trying to leave...
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