joe90

So is this cast before you position the beam?

Burning that won’t create contamination.

I was just thinking the same, surely an SE has designed this ? (I would want this done!).

A bit like electricians, not all will allow you to do first fix but some will. 🤷‍♂️

Strangely?,

Make two timber 3 legged stands (think axle stands) cross braced and you get to use the timber afterwards for something else.

But only with PD which is weird.

Why would it? I installed my own, does not need gas type training/certification .

Well I self installed a heat pump with my planning it was simply shown on the plans, no questions asked 🤷‍♂️

Why, who told you it would? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permitted-development-rights-for-householders-technical-guidance/permitted-development-rights-for-householders-technical-guidance

You watch, pigeon,s will be protected next after bats and newts 🤷‍♂️. Oh, they are. courtesy of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69), which effectively reports that it is illegal to kill or injure any wild bird, including pigeons ...

See my post above about Bristol water.

Has someone bought a hole saw and jigsaw?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laptony-Scarer-Flying-Protector-Telescopic/dp/B096MTVQ6D/ref=sr_1_8?adgrpid=532402

I have to say that the pinnacle of my life times doing DIY culminated in my build, I designed it (with tech help here), built it (with a main contractor to do the heavy stuff) and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Although I was not able to keep it the sense of achievement I got can never be taken from me. (I am now doing little DIY projects on my sons house).

I think that’s why so many of us “ do it yourself” 🙄

Hindsight Is a wonderful thing, yes relying on trades to do what they say, in conjunction with others is fraught with danger. When I used to fit bathrooms I came across so many customers that had problems with tilers not talking with plumbers not talking to builders and jobs being bodged, I did all the trades which made it so much easier. Let’s hope it stays that way for you. A very wise move

I did the same, AAVs in the house but the run extended past to a garage (with a loo) and vent pipe at the end of the run.

Yes, it’s why so many here fit their own, MCS is just a way of charging much more.

I have used those Amazon ones on wood and @saveasteading is right, mind your wrist, if(when) they jam they kick like a mule.

+1, I always got full BC approval whenever BC were involved simply because they can be inconsistent , I even had an occasion with full plans where the inspector wanted a change, I refused (as the work had already been done) and escalated it with success to leave as I had built.

Tin hat on……..

My caveat. it also depends on budget, if it’s affordable to make the loft fully insulated and draught proof the whole house will benefit (but still with ventilation especially as….