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Oh, I see what you mean, unfortunately the shell is now built, initially UK Power Network said they were coming in from the side of the property, and as they were flats I could have the meters in the flats, they then decided they would do that, and want to come in from the front and a external meters all in one kiosk. It appears flats can still have internal meters, but houses can't. However they have also decided that my flats are not flats according to their definition. A brick built one would now look like an afterthought, which it would be, Fibreglass kiosk is likely to be the way forward. But not knowing a size, I can't do anything.

I don't quite understand.

That's the problem, I can't seem to get an exact answer, yet they're likely to refuse installation if it's not big enough.

This is proving a tricky one. I'm doing a project of six flats, three are in the existing building, and three are in a newly built extension. Each flat needs to have its own supply, there is no landlord supply, or communal areas, it's just the six stand alone flats. The electricity company wants to put in one feed, then have the six meters etc in one kiosk, with isolators. Electrics is probably the thing I have the least knowledge on, I don't even know what else needs to be in the kiosk, or what's even the best way to go about any of it. The main problem now being, how big does the kiosk need to be, I'm getting no help anywhere.

I'm just getting ready to install my Windows, and I want to be sure they're right, regarding building control. I've got 100mm cavity, which I'm using cavity closers to be compliant, I'm also strapping them in. The new windows have a 150mm sill, now, can I fit lining up to the inside of the outer block, or do I need to use a 180mm sill, and bridge over the cavity 30mm. I've been told both so have no idea what I'm suppose to do. Hope someone can help..... Bob

I'd be happy with that.

Yes, just the one on each. Just looked at the GSE in roof, and yes, that'd be perfect. They're on the front of the new flats, the velux windows are to the back, so it'd be ideal for them to look as nice as they can. Especially as whole place is done in clay tiles.

Brick, full fill celotex, block, just as you said. Yes, should have been 0.75kw.

Finally it's sorted, brick and block, like I wanted in the first place, that's guys, all conforms. I still need the. 75 solar panels as expected, any ideas on what I should be paying, and the best sort of people to use?

Even at the Homebuilder show, I asked every timber frame company there, and they all said the same. These will be long term rentals, unlikely to ever be sold, even if I could save a few quid with a 100mm frame, which is doubtful, I still wouldn't want it in that application.

The issue with the build method was the fact it was fundamentally a very poor design, using a timber frame size that framing specialists refuse to build in (100x50mm) Technically, it's allowed, but in my mind far below the standard I'd want my house built in. Then to be told its the only way to get the SAP figures. Anyway, all that is by the by, as I've now got it done exactly how I wanted it in the first place, and it's compliant. Why they couldn't just do what I wanted in the first place is beyond me. I've got a detached bungalow to do shortly, guess who I won't be using. Now, armed with a good builder, and excellent building control, I'll break ground within the month.

Reckon mine would be capable if being that bad, as my whole construction is wrong.

They are the building regs side of an architects. Been established for years, and planning side was perfect. Building control picked up a mass of mistakes, relating to insulation, fire, etc, they didn't give me a list, just said there were thirteen mistakes. Theses are now resolved, but where he told me I had to have gas boilers, I'm fine with electric, and was told I needed it to be timber framed, which is only 100x50mm, which no one even wanted to built, turns out I'm fine with brick and block, which is what I wanted. Just can't trust what he says.

It's become apparent that the guy who's done my regs and SAP calculations really isn't up to the job, he's made just too many mistakes. So I need someone capable of doing them. I guess what I'm doing isn't especially straightforward, but it really shouldn't be a problem for someone that does this for a living. I'm wondering about the service Jewson offers, and wonder if anyone has any experience of it. Failing that, I'm in the Clacton / Colchester area of Essex, if anyone can recommend someone good.