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and then there is the stress of building control. when you're building waaay beyond what they need/want they can still be utter (insert your own term here) and nipick any/all small details just to prove they have the power.
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@Patrick has done a portal out of timber i beams, may be worth considering?
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i was always under the impression cls same in 63 & 89 x 38 and any thing else that has come along since is regularised, but i'm not canadian
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32mm Waste Pipe in Metal Frame wall
Simplysimon replied to MortarThePoint's topic in Waste & Sewerage
to a fair extent, and it doesn't seem to clog the gun and when it does get too clogged to foam properly the cleaner works a treat. -
smartply is for your vapour barrier and the medite is breathable for the warmcell cellulose insulation
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Ecodan standby power consumption
Simplysimon replied to LA3222's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
more interesting to see them drop a little Lsd take in some home made cookies? -
Ecodan standby power consumption
Simplysimon replied to LA3222's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
but which one is better/more fun/ more interesting? -
nope, any competent joiner should be able to design and build stairs
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Clean Air Act 2022 - Wood burner not compliant?
Simplysimon replied to Andeh's topic in Stoves, Fires & Fireplaces
the planet needs population control, it doesn't really matter if it's natural disaster or human intervention/stupity. -
UFH location in concrete slab with mesh
Simplysimon replied to SuperPav's topic in Underfloor Heating
i'd be looking at 100mm concrete on top of 200mm PIR and fill the rest with hardcore/ EPS -
anti capillary drip
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+ all new builds must achieve passive levels of insulation, air tightness and levels of minimising overheating
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welcome to the forum, could i politely suggest you spend less time drinking gin and do perhaps an hour a weekend?
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biggest issue with grp is ensuring base is completely dry and the reason we went with epdm, ended up with firestone, loads of places do video tutorials
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something to remove cement from granite
Simplysimon replied to scottishjohn's topic in Bricklaying, Blockwork & Mortar
i think he wants it removed before his great, great grand kids die 😂 -
timber i beam, thought 350's went to 7.5 but you would need min 400mm james jones joists
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350mm i beams at 300mm centres, makes for a solid floor
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welcome to the forum, they'll definately sand, look quite flat so minimal sanding. the only issue will be the gaps in the t&g, glue and sawdust will do the job or leave as is. wax is hard to put on in a large area but easy to touch in after, varnish is easier to start but more difficult to touch in when it wears
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Graf waste water treatment plant, any thoughts?
Simplysimon replied to joe90's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
check your finished height as you can ask them to add a riser which they heat weld on. you can get different risers to suit afterwards 150 and 300mm from memory -
Beam and Block floor and ventilated void vs Timber Frame
Simplysimon replied to BartW's topic in Foundations
with b&b floor presumably 2 x dpm due to isulation, how much water is going to come up through. i was under the impression you could lay b&b on the ground.
