Alan

Hi Guys, Have been told that it's far cheaper to source this ourselves rather than purchase from UK Power Networks. Any recommendations? Alan

Thanks guys, think i can use a combination of those suggestions

Hi everyone, Currently in the process of planning our MVHR and have come across an issue i hope you can help me with. Where/how do you place the supply vents in bedrooms that have vaulted ceilings? The other aspect to consider is that the Timber Frame Company will be supplying/installing a Closed Panel System for the roof and external walls. Initially i thought i could use the partition walls but now don't think they're deep enough to accommodate the unit and ducting. Alan

They have recommended someone but we're looking to change as we're not happy with him. I'm forever chasing him......more often than not he doesn't reply to emails or return calls. I put him in touch with the Architect and Timber Frame Co weeks ago......no contact. Sounds like a nice guy when i do eventually talk to him but i need to move things on.

Hi guys, Any Structural Engineer recommendations for my ICF Basement?

I think Westcoast Windows are the preferred choice for English Brothers

Hi Ian, I think i was on the same training course and also found it very useful. Owing to the social distancing we didn't really get a chance to chat with the other attendees! Good luck with your build and i hope you keep us posted with your progress Alan

Hi guys, Our Architect is proposing a Schedule of Works and looking to charge a fee of £550 plus VAT per package as there will be no main contractor. Is this something i really need? Cheaper alternative or do myself? I have no idea what this entails so hoping you can help me out. Background - Planning permission granted. 2 Build systems - ICF Basement with Timber Frame above. Cheers Al

Welcome and good luck. Where in Spain have you bought?

Cheers guys. What type of drawings do the Timber Frame Companies require? We haven't got to the Building Regs stage yet. Although we initially obtained planning permission we had to make changes so the drawings have been resubmitted to planning. We await their decision ? Will our drawings suffice or do we need more detail for quotes?

Hi guys, am now at the stage of researching Timber Frame Co 's with a view to obtaining quotes for our new build. It seems that a lot of these firms will offer anything from stick build to Turnkey with lots of flexibility in between. To cut costs we are prepared to do some of the work ourselves but are apprehensive as to what we should take on. We are complete novices and putting up a shelf can be challenging! What i would like to know is what jobs i should leave to the timber frame company and what jobs could we do ourselves? My initial thoughts are that as an example anything to do with the roof or ceilings i should leave well alone but should consider doing say the internal wall insulation. The other factor is time. We will be renting during the build so cannot afford for this to drag on. Any help much appreciated...

Forgot to say.....Timber Frame

This isn't the latest design but should give you enough of an idea. We're awaiting the new plans but we've reduced the width of the gable end by a metre and the windows reduced from 6 to 4.

Hi guys, Although we have planning permission for a New Build with an off white render, we're now exploring other options to add a bit more interest to the front of the house. The house will be 13m wide and we would like to clad the Gable end in something else. The windows are dark grey. We like the look of a light grey composite laid vertically. Would welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Al

Does it make any difference if the nearest part of your neighbours house is their garage? In this case my neighbour's garage is connected to their house.