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I used https://www.howdens.com/joinery/skirting-boards. Consistent quality product, primed and a fair price. Easy to fill and sand, I fit with SticksLike or similar and use ovals pinned through. Tried Gripfill but not worked here. I scribed the internal corners, took a bit of MDF to master but worth a try. Robin Clevett here :

I made some concrete worktops and used https://www.atsdiamondtools.co.uk for polishing pads. Have fun.

+1 for Sigma. I purchased this https://www.protilertools.co.uk/product/montolit-63p5xl-masterpiuma-p5-power-5-manual-tile-cutter-63cm

Similar issues here on local lanes, Permissions and cost will be challenging going under the road. A bit crude but a trench excavated next to and under the hedge, large diameter pipe then fitted. That is 150mm diameter pipe in the photo. Only needs to be below the lowest point of the lane. Does get clogged up a few time a year which creates 50 metres of standing water, then cleared within a day.

No mains gas and used oil in the past. New self build, air tight, MVHR, 3G etc. 275sqm. RHI was available so paid for kit and install. Our personal use for 2025 was 2700kWh for hot water and heating. However, I would not recommend ASHP in average insulated home with mains gas available if cost is a major factor.

Congratulations Russell, looks amazing and do post a few more photos when ready. Similar here, started in 2017 and moved in after 3 years. 6 years later some minor tasks to complete....

I have both the Makita and Milwaukee 18V oil driven impact drivers, the Makita is twice the price though quieter. 12V is probably enough for most tasks.

I had the MAKITA DTS141ZJ, silly money but was a pleasure to use whilst building a house, very quiet. It did develop a fault after 6 years heavy use. Now using a Milwaukee M18 FQID, more torque, cheaper but not as quiet as the Makita.

About to give this ago, DUC150Z for 50 metres of Devon bank medium hedge pruning / cutting back. Will let you know my thoughts in a few days Silky saw, no batteries required.

Looks like hardboard due to the staining but It could be a type of Sundeala board, wood fibre pin board originally. Is it slightly soft if you apply a little pressure to it from inside the loft? Very impressed with your clear up, proper job.

The Makita kit has been great. Just bought some 6.0Ah batteries from Toolden, always worth a search around for best prices. FFX now ITS https://www.lawson-his.co.uk https://its.co.uk https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk https://www.worldofpower.co.uk https://www.toolden.co.uk/tool-brands/makita/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=flow&utm_campaign=Makita Cross Sell&utm_id=VXmYPi&_kx=iewy0UUI_HNqAKAOi3JbrAcYoka6HO07az6VLHTOI0U.WVZJJz

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@Hastings Great work, love the pulley approach. My parents ,now late octogenarians converted dilapidated flint stone barn late 90's. Tons of work. Only now, due to feeling the cold decided to insulate the walls with Pavatherm and lime plaster. Huge difference in comfort and minimal space lost. They also converted another shed using the approach above, internal timber frame, Pavatherm and lime. Keeps them busy!

War. It's a cult. Let's get back to weather compensation.

I had the ASHP supplied and fitted from one company under the RHI scheme. All the UFH materials supplied by Wunda which I installed.