joe90

This is oh so true.

That’s a lot of soil to shift and yes would need retaining at both ends. Are you looking to retain all lawn?, if not then what about terracing with plants and bushes? Retain small areas of lawn to sit.

Can your repairer point to what May have caused the fault?

With my fairly thick walls (400mm) I created angled reveals which allow more light and look really nice.

Oh yes a full itemised quote (no ambiguity).

I have done this myself without a lot of cost (if at all) but your SE will advise on how it can be done or not.

Core drilling from the outside to keep your bricks neat is the best way and using a pilot drill from inside fir the location should work, however hacking the inside can be tidied up with plaster.

IF I remember correctly that was a regulation when I installed mine.

Yes I remember it well, may be “interesting” but is not pragmatic?. Time will tell.

Personally I think (some) architects are good for design and you have already decided on the design (mostly) so why not use an architectural technician to draw up your plans for building control. I also don’t like building notice and prefer full plans so you know from day one what’s expected.

Ah, not sure if it was 150mm, can’t remember and the diagrams don’t show the drop. 🤷‍♂️ but it worked.

My ground was very flat and virtually no fall, my Vortex had a built in sampling chamber which saved the day.

However, concrete should (proved by the romans) last a lot longer than timber so its embodied energy should be taken in context. Also even if dug up it can be used as hardcore so still usable. Timber can’t really be used as a “slab”.

+1 for gravity if possible, pumped = more expense and maintenance/breakdowns.

I disagree, with gas prices a third of electricity and ASHP generally having a COP of 3 or better they are comparable. Yes, you can self generate electricity but cannot generate gas. Costs for an ASHP are coming down quickly, why should an ASHP not give the comfort ? (Mine did) Usability, why? An ASHP needs lass maintenance than a combi (and no standing charge for gas supply),

Just depends if anyone complained I guess Best idea 👍, if you plant the hedge close to the existing one and with sheep fencing very close to it the hedge will grow through it and when the old fence rots out it will leave a hedge that is animal and human proof, and you could remove the “new” fence and regain some land.

Bed time reading……https://www.gov.scot/publications/householder-permitted-development-rights-guidance-updated-2021/pages/6/

Frankly as you want the fence in the red bit on your photo which is away from the road junction I don’t think you will have a problem and would go ahead and do it, if anyone did complain by the time it concluded your hedge will have grown (and they can do nothing about that.)

“UK legislation defines the permitted height of fencing that is "adjacent" to a footpath or highway, but doesn't define "adjacent". However, it's generally accepted that fences at least one metre from the road are limited to one meter in height, and fences more than 1 metre from the road can be up to two metres ”

Choosing build method is not easy, luckily there are examples of all sorts here from people that have done it, not selling it. I went from straw bail build to brick and block. Were I to do it again I would probably go timber frame and cellulose blown insulation. I have been impressed with MBC from what has been said here. Good for you for trying to using local companies and products.

Work it out yourself. https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/help-and-advice/project-guides/guttering/the-essential-gutter-size-guide-for-your-home/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwr6wBhBcEiwAfMEQsz7HbXMoQowVBn5EQL5nhqL2gtctXSV1GogvTxWMTH5BrA_7Kd3sEBoCOBYQAvD_BwE

Regarding heat loss, unless In summer the heat is within the house so is it an actual loss?

I removed one of these a few years ago with no problem, just check no ceiling joists are joined on the stack when it’s removed, if so then sister them. 👍

You have not mentioned extra insulation In the Roof and floor areas, it all adds up!

+1, nothing like a warm towel.