Big Jimbo

If the back wall is external ? North facing ? Could be as simple as a core drill, and an outside and inside bug grill. A second core drill and a humidity extractor. Simple, but might work, although might be too cool.

It would imo be better built from the aggregate blocks. Stronger and no cracking. Probably cheaper than the Celcon blocks.

I like the look of the grids.

100mm cavity with full fill cav32 probably won't get you to building regs. I expect you would need insulated plasterboard on the inside. That will reduce your internal usable area.

Welcome, it's a great place to be. Enjoy.

As @ProDave said above. Have your sparky on stand-by. From the meter it is up to you.

Or, as in my case. No earth connection at the fuse board.

I like it. Perhaps i'm odd.

I expect they will only be purchased by people who do insulation for a living, as a high ticket item . I doubt you will find one on Facebook or marketplace, so take care of getting scammed.

No, I can't see that's it's clear. I'm about to start building a new self build. I can't see that a new self build would get a grant. How am I missing it when reading ?

I didn't think there was any sort of grant available for a new self build Mike ?

Has anybody got any recent experience of using buildzone building control ? to be honest, i have read a lot of horror stories online about trying to get an inspector on site etc. They seem to offer a service where you can pay extra to get a visit in 5 days ! Not a lot of use if you have nice deep trenches open, and it's peeing down with rain. That's why i have always liked Labc. Ring before 10am, and get a same day visit. The reviews i have read, are putting me off using them.

So i currently have a 3 Phase supply. Only 1 phase is in use, and i get a cheaper rate electricty during the night. I am planning on having this moved to the new garage, and mounted on an external wall. I think i will need a larger in wall meter box ? I have to fit an electric car charger as a condition. Would you fit a larger 22kw charger, or a slow One ? Would a fast charger be a good selling point ? I expect i will sell when completed, as i have no need for a large house anymore. Thanks for your help.

The first thing i would ask is what was quoted on the estimate ?

You either need a structural engineer to advise you, or you need to leave it well alone. That's a trussed roof. You can't just start cutting bits out. End of conversation i'm afraid.

New part L 2022 i believe.

@nod Don't forget that the new building regs require that all the hot pipe, (even within the heated envelope) are lagged now.

There was a case, not that long ago, but i can't find the details. The planning inspector stood on the public highway, stretched out his arm, and could not touch the fence. He ruled that therefore the fence was not adjacent to the highway. His opinion was "what was considered adjacent" (how far back was the fence). It would be worth finding that appeal if you can.

Welcome Ryan. It's a great forum, and i'm sure you will be able to contribute to conversations now you have joined.

Centainly seems to be a large increase in Earth population over the last 60 years.

@JohnMo I had no idea. So basically I need to just find an MSc installer to quote me ?

I didn't think you got any sort of grant for fitting ashp on a new build @nod ?

I agree with @jayc89 builders i know are slowing down re quoting for new work. Builders merchants sales are going to be falling in the next 6 months. I will not be loyal to any, and will shop around and bash each of them off each other. I have already told my bricklayer that his rates are to high, and he has asked me to discuss before giving the build to somebody else. He admits that his work is starting to tail off. As he said a lot of his clients are homeowners borrowing 100 to 200K to extend and refurbish. Previously borrowing at 1%, and now just not borrowing, and not having the work done.

@Conor Thanks fella. I knew you would be the guy to know. I will still try the wedge of cash and tea.

No. internal bladder provides the boost untill the incoming pressure equals the outgoing pressure. Then it re-charges via the water mains.