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I’m after some top tips for products which will protect windows when the plasterers come in please - but also any detail of how to actually do it so it can be removed once they’ve gone. Woke up thinking about it at 4am 😳 - I’m looking forward to sleeping through once we’ve finished, something to look forward to for 2026/7…. 🥱

Fleming Homes have been a good choice for us, even if they’re a long way away. It all depends on what stage you want to get your build to with support. We used their design service and it was useful to tweak and add to what we knew we wanted - they had some good ideas and the house design and layout has benefitted from their experience and expertise. We did foundations (piled) and got the block work in, then FH guys came and erected and installed windows leaving us wind & watertight with a boarded roof 12 days later. They provided a Building Regs service in the months leading up to us breaking ground which meant we could get on with other prep (surveys, building control, site prep, insurance and warranties and utilities). We went for an enhanced insulation package which meant we’ve fitted another PIR layer internally, the airtight membrane, battens (feels like 1000s of them) and are currently doing all the sound insulation in stud walls. They provided the self-fit insulation and membranes, sourcing the PIR insulation for us locally when we were ready for it (which we paid for at time of ordering). It’s been more competitive than us sourcing PIR ourselves - guess their buying power is a bit bigger than ours! Also meant we didn’t have a price hike when everything went up in February as they honoured the price paid. So think about how much you’re going to do and how much you need others to. If you have the time then it’s fine to go with a lower factory spec and sort it yourself, if you’re pushed for time you might want a company that can get you to airtight or even turnkey? FH have been good at sorting (not massive) issues out. Ultimately went with them because we felt (still feel) they’re invested in making their product and therefore our home a success. We didn’t get that vibe from others.

Have you tried Appliances Online ao.com? They do end of range sometimes and you’ll be able to filter by size. We used them for previous kitchen and they delivered safely and on time.

@Hoops we had some remedial issues with doors/windows. The installers sent ASD Servicing for an independent inspection, to fix where possible and write a report for outstanding issues (almost sorted…). The ASD team were good - friendly, very thorough and informed. Might be worth contacting them? Looks like you’re in W Sussex, we’re midKent and so they might cover your patch. And really sorry to hear all the issues you’ve had. The self builder’s road is a bumpy one - so keep going, ask for help and it’ll be worth it in the end. Good luck!

Doing it for sound reduction in walls, heat insulation in the ceiling between ground and first floor. Internal new stud walls in a new build timber frame which has factory fitted PIR with an additional 50mm PIR which we fitted to all exterior walls, followed by membrane and battens. We can’t board one side first because we are doing rockwool ourselves and it has to be done first because of our timings.

We’re getting a plasterer to board out the internal walls while we get on with other jobs. After some advice please on what’s the best way of fitting it within a stud wall so that it’s still in place when the plasterer comes to board out? Any top tips?

We’re getting a plasterer to board out the internal walls while we get on with other jobs. After some advice please on what’s the best way of fitting it within a stud wall so that it’s still in place when the plasterer comes to board out? Any top tips?

Curious to know why if it is a turnkey option you need an architect? Don’t Dan Wood offer planning permission support and adaptation of their designs as part of their service?

Design is similar to ours. We don’t notice the cill but ours isn’t as deep. Could you just get them reprofiled? Having little strips of the cladding looks more fussy to my eye - sharing pic of ours, you can see this where the balcony is. Also agree with @Mr Punter it’s worth considering having them as escape windows (if costs not impacted too much).

It’s already in, so moving it isn’t an option. Dalek here we come….

This thing has been put in just 2m from the sewage treatment plant. It’s at the back of the garden ;about 10m from the patio) but is bright green and very visible. How have other people hidden theirs?

What space does the proposed bungalow have outside for off road parking and garden? Planners will consider parking, ability for cars to turn round safely, etc. Our LA requires all new residential buildings to install electric vehicle charging points as per Building Regs. Have you looked up your LPA’s guidance on parking and provision of garden space?

+1 for Power Sheds, put this potting shed up last year and very happy with it.

We just printed off the block plan and then drew on it. Wrote on a legend, using different symbols or just added notes on different areas ‘wildlife lawn’ ‘fruit trees’. Took a photo of the plan, uploaded it, wrote up a short landscaping plan in Word and submitted that too. When we looked on our local planning portal for landscaping schemes we saw lots that had been done ‘by hand’. If you haven’t searched your portal it might be worth a look.

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.tigersheds.com?page=4 Have you looked at the Trust Pilot reviews?