joe90

I hope your not paying by the hour but a set price?

I question that, my son works in the car trade for a major manufacturer and they will not take EV,s back in exchange because their second hand value has plummeted. Also sales of new EV,s has diminished mainly because predicted ranges have proved not attainable.

How do you stop weeds growing between the blocks?

I have heard of resin type being spoiled by “power steering” whilst not moving, block paving will cause weeds to grow between them, I had some block paving laid for a patio but was laid on granite chips not sand, this enabled me to pressure wash the weeds out without disturbing what was under the blocks (which can happen with sand). I really like imprinted concrete and comes in many designs and colours.

Not heard of that before?

Then IMO just a coat of paint on the doors till you renovate it properly, no point in wasting money now.

That appears to be bay windows which are prone to cracking away from the main walls but extends top left into the main wall, someone has pointed a bit of the crack and not sure how much further it extends. You really need to get it seen by a structural engineer IMO.

Bedtime reading fir you….. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permitted-development-rights-for-householders-technical-guidance

No wonder your build is not finished 🤷‍♂️

If not able to lift it an Electric kango is your best bet, anything that cuts it will create more dust, does not need to be huge, it acts like a lump hammer and chisel (without the hard work), mind you hitting it with a sledge hammer might break it up enough to lift it out in pieces.

Plus every room except bathrooms were dual aspect and splayed reveals reflected light into the rooms without the losses of larger windows.

Only on the North side, “age” appropriate for the other sides.

Yes I saw that but too late for my build.

Are you taking the pi@@ ? Never heard that about planners before.

I found it impossible to hire the kit to DIY blown cellulose, even a customer of mine in the hire trade could not find a machine to hire. I have read that in the USA if you buy enough product they lend the machine FOC.

I will only borrow stuff on the understanding if it breaks I mend it (borrowed a petrol concrete cutter once and broke the pull cord but replaced it and told the owner). I don't lend tools because I am OCD and look after my tools, (clean and super sharp) I would rather do a job for someone using my tools than let them use my tools. Luckily my builders were brilliant, tidy, listened to instructions (even when their view differed) they ended up good friends).

I don’t think it is off topic, see I prefer “cottage” not “contemporary “ but it would be boring if we were all the same. I would argue mine is not a boring “box” (although nearly square). It was brilliant to live in, ticked all my boxes and cost very little to run, what’s not to like (shame the judge took it from me 🤯) any way this was my “boring box”…..

Rockwall batts I found to be non itchy not like the old loft insulation roll stuff.

Instability? Surely this is a good thing turning off power plants in favour of renewables ? I am sure it will take some juggling to balance the network.

I agree, mine was 10m x 12m, longest side facing South with bifolds and conservatory, North side smaller windows, not quite passive but close, needed very little heat input and easy to build.

However with increased electricity usage generally (heat pumps, electric cars etc etc) with the movement away from fossil fuels surely having the supply first maybe a good idea. Horse before the cart for once. 🤷‍♂️ storage is the next hurdle IMO.

Oh I love Glulams ❤️

Although I have fought planners in the past and don’t have high regard for them, part of their job is to maintain a landscape that is consistent and in keeping with the surroundings for the benefit of everyone. Whilst we might not all agree with the rules I think your fence where you have built it is ugly and not in keeping with its surroundings and neighbours.

This from gov document… Footpaths: a highway over which the public has a right of way on foot only.

It’s usually easier to make a panel flat on the floor then lift it up into position, angled temp brace, fix to concrete, next panel…nail panels together…