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Yeah, the pointing is the only unknown at the moment, assuming the system uses some kind of flexible, non cementitious type affair, looks like it might stick to the face of the brick, definitely not as easy as sand/cement.

Reckon anyone with basic skills could fit this, just tiling really isn't it?

Hi Dreadnaught, thanks for replying. Indeed, I could use anything that reasonably matches or contrasts from the existing, the extended portion on the front elevation will be set back by 100mm anyway, no listing or conservation area issues apply, and yes, honest extensions are favoured by my council as is the case nationally. That said, I do really like a smart brick finish. I'll have a look at the Eurobrick system.

Thanks Peter, I figured slips would be a fairly sizable increase in cost. The rationale behind my thinking is that as I'm an ex carpenter, I'll stick frame the TF myself, but I'm not a trained bricklayer so was thinking of an easier way really.

Hi folks, hope you're all good... Exploring the possibility of extending an existing Edwardian brick house using timber frame faced with matching brick slips, anyone had any experience with the various systems and how they compare with a trad brick outer leaf, in terms of cost, speed, resale issues etc. Cheers

I suppose completion has more to do with safety than anything else, structure electrics gas, heating/ventilation that type of thing. Makes sense.

Thanks Nod, very helpful

Does anybody know what is generally accepted as being 'complete' by building control? I'll need to remortgage quickly at that point so will need to be as creative as possible when offering for inspection.

Great googling, thanks...

They're a non standard specialist mortgage broker, only heard about them trudging through the internet, seem efficient so far...FCA regulated an all that..I just have a natural and probably healthy distrust of all financial related witchcraft.

Anyone had experience of this crowd?

Thanks, pictures are useful.

Be interested to hear any experiences about this...

Thanks Conor, take your point about getting things sorted early, although trying to tread a bit tentatively as I don't actually own the plot yet.

Aye up Jeremy and all Got the electric sorted, luckily for me the EP is in good order, just inside my plot and doesn't need moving for the build to commence, they (Western Power) quoted me £650 for a permanent supply to a kiosk...that's one of my nine lives gone...Next thing is water, how the hell do I get temporary water into the site? Is it just a case of contacting the water supplier (Welsh water in my case) and asking for a quote?

I don't think it will be expensive, just more than I need to pay, I'm happy to stick build the super structure myself, which I'm hoping will represent a decent saving over off-site fabrication. That said, I've already had one quote from Fleming of around 50k (installed) question is if I can beat that and by how much.

Mainly because I don't have enough money to engage with them.

Quite a compelling argument in favour. Thanks

Morning self builders Had a quick scan through the forum but couldn't find any specific content. I'm looking for an architectural technician with a solid track record in timber frame construction. Ideally in the Welsh borders or west mids, but doesn't really matter too much. Want to avoid large TF companies if at all possible. Any reccomendations greatly appreciated...

You mean block/brick?

Of course yes. Shouldn't cost more than a couple of grand though, but yes comparing apples for apples is difficult, problem is until I engineer the build I can't take off materials accurately so a bit (a lot) of guesswork

I would only engage a TF on sensible terms anyway, otherwise forget it.

And yes, your blog is definitely of interest, I'll be taking a look. Looks Amazing

Thanks, zero VAT is the big pull in going for supply and fix I guess. I really would love to stick build to save costs and just for the sheer love of it, but don't want to catch a cold with the costs, flogging me balls off for hardly any commercial benefit is not in my game plan.

I'm noticing timber frame suppliers pushing for 100% payment before despatch...in my world this is an absolute non starter, I would always only ever pay a maximum of 75%-80% up to delivery with a defects retention of at least 5% held for a year after completion. Am I missing something?