SoldierDog

multipanel as well, would never go back to tiles. Solid, looks good and super easy to clean.

Be aware that if the manufacturer says sand & cement base and the tray cracks when its down, they usually ask for photo before sending a replacement for just this reason.

Horizontal battens fixed with adjustable screws is another option. They are ingenious things, usually used for fixing battens to wonky timbers but you could use them to back out the battens to the depth of the straps. Widely used on the continent but not seen them used much here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOX-Adjusting-Distance-100-Pieces-09010102/dp/B0166R6KCW/ref=pd_day0_sccl_2_5/259-0917683-5637240?pd_rd_w=7SQ7e&pf_rd_p=8ec13b8a-30d2-48fc-8503-84c56766370d&pf_rd_r=RX8059BTWHP0K1GWJ34H&pd_rd_r=1ce504d0-870b-4d7e-a1a2-ce3c93bd680b&pd_rd_wg=PEOJl&pd_rd_i=B0166R6KCW&psc=1

I couldnt get it nice with the tool ended up doing the corners the old school method, wet soapy finger and blended it in, looks ok.

Just finished mine, low profile shower tray sealed with abacus no more leaks tape. Multipanel on the walls and i didnt use the multipanel seal kit following recommendations here, I wouldnt go back to tiles. Silicon (UniBond Triple Protection) also finished with Cramer tool, nice pro finish but still a bugger getting a nice 3 way corner to look good.

The Boundary Alarm started as a kickstart project and has just been released, had some good initial reviews. https://boundary.co.uk/

https://www.labc.co.uk/news/how-to-get-it-right-removing-chimney-right-way-video-showing-wrong-way

http://letmegooglethat.com/?q=what+is+icf

easiest thing to maintain a level over a distance is to use a water level, cheap as chips and super accurate, just mount on a couple of posts.

You will find quite a lot of information here: http://heritage-house.org/damp-and-condensation/managing-damp-in-old-buildings.html

A habitable room is defined as ‘…a room used for dwelling purposes but which is not solely a kitchen, utility room, bathroom, cellar or sanitary accommodation.’ Take a look at the Fire Safety Building Regulations. Page 15 onwards

Apparently the latest thing is microcement finished worktops which are touted as hardwearing, joint free & crack resistant and come in pretty much any colour and finish, looked quite good from what i saw, came in around £100-150 m2 just for the finish (usually applied to mdf or ply tops), can even DIY.

One question. Did you also install a land drain? or not bother? and for what reasons either way. They always seemed to be spec'd on the raft designs i've seen but dont actually seem to be that often installed looking at the examples on this site? Thanks

The 'Future Homes Standard' is currently under consultation see https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings although a lot of people dont think it goes far enough, see https://www.leti.london/part-l for one of the many well thought responses.

http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2019/1738.html

Interesting recent legal ruling regarding solar panels i came across which could become be a useful precedent (barring any appeal) and may be of interest to others: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/solar-panel-row-leads-to-landmark-court-win-208321/ and a more in-depth article for those legally minded.. http://www.raymondcooper.co.uk/land-law/planning-system-protect-solar-panels-overshadowing/