scottishjohn

don,t see any rocket scientists in the videos LOL downside is you need alot of acrow props --or small trees ,as it shows in a russian video

you cut velox or isotex with a saw

both the velox or Isotex floor system is hollow so you get some insulation and service voids see here forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/7398-anybody-using-velox/?page=3

If you want a solid upper floor ,and i,m not saying that is right or wrong --look at Isotex or Velox floor systems

hi, ok after talking to border hydro ,who also are supplier of kingspan wind turbines its a non starter if you have grid electric --only really worth considering if off grid 35k ballpark ,for 6kw turbine fitted 20years to payback --then it will be about worn out .LOL

this they could have addressed 20 years ago by making all buses and taxi,s etc go to lpg been running lpg cat D9 dozers +other earth moving equip in gold and diamond mines is SA for 30years +-- and now ecu tech has advanced its even easier then when we were fitting lpg to volvos 25 years ago not as clean as electric --but major improvement on diesel I remember when cats were going to become mandatory 1991,but some car makers wanted go clean burn instead saab +ford did a test put filter on both induction and exhaust of a car fitted with lean burn guess which was blackest after a day in london traffic yep it was the intake filter --not the exhaust --they were cleaning up the air by burning it well now you have vehicles needing ADD BLUE -and cats that catch particles ,but have to do a regeneration now and then --which turns particles into CO2+water so you still get the pollution only later so the solution has been there for 20years+ I know you don,t get round the NOX problem totally with lpg or CNG --but its very good stop gap till electric REALLY becomes vaiable for all its all about vested interests ,as always

I could manage that distance --Iwill check any good small turbines out there - seems to be a lot round here that have stopped working --supplier gone bump or just too unreliable mechanically

has anybody gone for pure electric for heating house at passiv level and any info on result of that If its a viable choice then solar thermal for DHW would be my choice as well

one from china maybe http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/85mm-3-346-Cutting-Diameter-Hinge-Boring-Drill-Bit-Woodworking-Hole-Saw-Wood-Cutter-Silver-Tone/1266465_32354432335.html#!

linking this with the "no new gas connections"--it is crazy not to think the electric versions will be small sellers in future

who would --you could probably buy a small wind turbine for that now there's a thought !! half way up a hill facing prevailing winds OHH I can see the protests already

well maybe SGN quote for my new gas connection will not be such a blow after all# was wanting gas if possible --but the £46,572.52p was an Eastenders "you having a laugh"

I think if you look at power requirement for any planer --then corded is still the best option

what people have and have batteries for is what they going to keep using --only sensible. my experience of makita has not been as good as JS -- maybe rough arse mehcanics etc not saying they are not good ,but certainly newer ones are not as robust as they were and a lot more plastic in them ,than older models. which is why now my makita tools are getting old and batteries seen better days .I decided to change to different make personal choice and experience

take a look at milwakee as well I have some of them now and certainly the 1/2 impact gun is very good ,far better than the ingersol rand it replaced _will be buying more to keep using same battery system

heres a thought for you a layer of blocks all round --be particular on them being level to the level you want the FFL then fill it in with the concrete --don,t forget your dpc--you could fit it below the blocks you should be able to use a tamping bar /length of wood ,what ever ,across complete width and 2 people can do it no problem

you could veneer the MDF. www.amazon.co.uk/Iron-Pre-Glued-Veneer-2500mm-300mm/dp/B00BRVQRB2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550661986&sr=8-4&keywords=oak+veneer+sheets

hobbit home comes to mind built into ground if money allowed LOl just a glass wall peeking out of the banking

I used festo tools when i had body shop +yes expensive but quality second to none and they out lasted all other types i had given the men to use before that sanders with extraction ,grinders drills etc etc for car body repair

its all money --but how much is that view worth?? do you own the big cliff behind you ----

maybe you have to go with a proper sewage treatment system so you can discharge to a water course --then ground depth won,t be a problem ?

2 levels could make it cheaper to build and better insulation levels ,less slab to pay for a box is best shape in some ways .less roof area -heat goes up so heats upstairs. and if no height restricitons --

"old but trusty spade bit"--think thats says it alL have you sharpened it ever?--try that while waiting for new goodies# the type suggested are superior no question about it

I have a sloping site and this was first thing my architect wanted before he would even do any work on the plans

I also keep an eye on usa forum and there have been some real disasters with people using chinese non canada/usa certified MGO board http://www.greenbuildingtalk.com/Forums/tabid/53/aff/5/aft/85634/afv/topic/Default.aspx .I also agree that in this country to penny pinch and render directly on to it just asking for trouble - our climate is far to damp to be taking chances --strap it out with air gap and clad with whatever ,or render it I would say the same for OSB sips as well don,t really see any advantage in it for uk in afrcia where bugs eat everything --yes