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Do they not have any bolting patterns etc for the timber floor beams? These are quite handy for self build foundations for smaller log cabins as you don't need to worry about levels or casting pad stones in the right place: https://easypads.co.uk Watch this channels videos too, it should help you figure things out:

EDIT: Just seen your picture you added at the end, yep looks correct. Are you building this off a slab or a timber ring beam that is resting on piers? This to me looks like a birds eye view plan of a timber ring beam for a twin unit log cabin/caravan. So that's three timbers staggered to make a solid rigid floor structure. This would be built on top of piers placed at all corners and near load bearing walls. Did they supply all the materials for this? This is your foundation plan (timber suspended floor) This looks like a pressure treated sill plate that you screw down on top of the foundation beams above. That you then build the log cabin off of.

Nope, just to qualify for their listings. To be honest, I won't be building this disabled compliant anymore (in terms of their listing requirments) It will be to the same disabled requirements as a regular dwelling though.

This is from the Health & Safety Team at Cottages.com

To market as disabled friendly the following conditions need to be met, each and every one. Accessibility Ground floor facilities – The property must have no internal steps on the ground floor, and have all principle rooms (bedroom, bathroom sitting room, dining and kitchen) on the ground floor. The property cannot have more than 2 steps to the entrance, unless there is alternative access. Wheelchair Access – Wide doorways (minimum 750mm) to entrance and garden, and all rooms that enable ground floor facilities (see above). Level or ramped access to the entrance and garden. Clear circulation space within the accessible part of the property, so that wheelchair users can move about. Ramp/level access – A ramp or totally level access (no step) which allows a person to access a property easily, i.e. wheelchair users, prams Ground floor wet room – A room on the ground floor where there is a shower head, and water from the shower is allowed to fall directly onto the floor and drain away. Walk-in shower/bath – A shower where a person does not have to step up or step over something to enter the shower Bath/shower seat – A seat which is made for bathtubs or showers for those who must sit when taking a shower Grab rails – Grab rails are safety rails designed to enable a person to maintain balance or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall. Generally in the bathroom. Electric bed – An adjustable bed which can be controlled via a remote/motor for a person to lie in a number of different positions Hoist – A mobile device which can be used to lift a person, i.e. from a chair to a bed Low Worktops – A low flat surface used for working on, mainly found in a kitchen, to aid those in a wheelchair

haha I'm trying to get out of the dark ages not go back further!

Thinking of treating myself to some new toys. After 15 years of using a 30+ year old site dumpy level I fancy something a bit more techy. Looking for a good value laser measurer & site level detector - 20m minimum range. Has anyone purchased some good value ones they can recommend? Is there anything on the market for insuring walls are set out at 90* within fine tolerances or is it just the age old, measure, measure, measure still?

I feel more comfortable visualising this now. There is a 30mm drop from the log underside to the channel drain. There is a 15mm step up onto the threshold from inside floor level then a 10mm step down onto the channel drain off the threshold. I'm pretty sure this meets the regulations. I was looking at some other speciality disabled accommodation and they really have gone the full hog with grab handles all over, wet rooms etc, hoists into beds etc. Basically fully fitted out which is very impressive and commendable. It was never my intention to go to this level of 'disabled friendliness' and I don't want to for this dwelling for various reasons, I'm going to speak to the listing company I intend to use and see what they actually require. The tick box is 'wheelchair access' - https://www.cottages.com/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway?fshow=1&features=6734 Looking at the competition I think they are just making sure the entrance door is level and that's about it.

Crikey it's a bit of a mine field. The site is in the middle of a forest and you must pass through a gated entrance as well so it's not suitable for unaccompanied visitors. I really do not like the idea of the decking being the same level as the first log from a rot risk point ot view... I may design a timber framed crib wall that can be clad with quarter logs on the inside to look identical to logs and with stone veneer on the outside... that might look quite nice actually and act as a very useful service run. 1:50 in shows this system

Thanks everyone, I'm going to detail something up later on.

No not at all. You asked me why I was asking and I told you why I use this forum ☺️

I do actually, great idea thanks.

When have I said you are not being helpfull John?

Many shops and public buildings are adapted to be accessible to disabled people and make use of ramps don't they? I'm just trying to find a happy medium between comfortable access and following full building regulations to the T - where I don't need to. On the whole, I find this forum useful to bounce ideas and soundboard suggestions from (on the most part) very helpful members. So that's why I'm asking... I could just ignore it all as I may not ever even have a disabled guest or crack on with my original idea and find it's not comfortable for disabled people down the line. The aim is to have a level access to the decking wrapping around the side of the cabin, not sure yet if it's feasible with levels on site but it should be. That's another reason why I wanted a drop down with a ramp as then it stops this wrap around access being butted against the cabin. I have a sauna and grill house up on the peak of the site which is not going to be accessible for wheel chairs and a wood fired hot tub which wont be accessible.

Is this 1:20 ?

I thought about this and wondered if I could have like a floor grill grate or something. Or I could just fibreglass the sides with roofing spec stuff so stop any dampness against the steel floor chassis. I just don't like the idea of stuff butted up against it allowing it to rust!

Correct

Caravans are out of scope of building regulations. But I still want to comply with easy access as obviously the whole point is to make it comfortable and accessible for wheel chairs. So even though the building regulations say it needs to be level. If a disabled person can access with a ramp then that is enough for me.

Keen to hear peoples thoughts on this. I'm just about to start my project (a disabled compliant mobile log cabin) The difference between inside and outside floor levels is 195mm - the exit onto the deck is through level threshold sliding doors - all be it with a step down onto the balcony - the reason being I want a half decent splash zone for the logs and I want access behind the 150mm timber fascias which covers the steel universal floor beam structure. There is a 800mm roof overhang all along the deck so shouldn't be too much of a splash zone anyway. I don't think this is too ridiculous of a step down out onto a decking is it? I am going to construct a timber ramp which can be installed for guests who require disabled access. This will fit under a stepped lip on the sliding door thresholds so will be about 175mm drop over 2100mm. This would project out onto a 4m x 10m decking area so won't eat into too much activity space. Would a ramp of 1:12 also be permitted for the entrance door?

I have just had my quotation through for 3 new property connections. They are wanting to charge £2000.00 for Easement/Servitude Fees. When I purchased the land we have 'deed of conditions' covering the rights to lay down and connect into the cable infrastructure as long as we get written permission before works start from the retained property owner so they can agree to the route of the cables. I don't see why I need to pay SP Energy Networks another £2k for this... It's contestable work - so are they trying to pull a fast one? If I just get the retained land owner to sign a site plan and letter detailing the works addressed to SP Energy Networks then surely this is enough for them to accept?

Stick it on eBay - I sold a pair of miss measured oak balcony doors for 20% more than I paid... although I do import windows directly from the factory so my price was good to start with. Needless to say I was very surprised.

Is there any use for this? It's quite lumpy and has set in lumps in places. I was going to riddle it and add maybe one part of the riddled lime to one part cement and 4 parts sand for building a garden wall. The big bits I'll just dispose of. Do you think that will work ok?

Yes they are

Trailer and a skeleton kit and then plod on with the rest DIY

I'm self employed... and royally shafted my self in all kinds of ways in terms of an eligibility for self employed help. I have Ltd companies. Left employment in July 2018, had some income from employment (May - July) and just £2k dividends. Saved every penny in my business not to evade tax, just to grow my business and take the leap to employ people in 2020 - I realised that dream in February this year. Only paid myself £700ish a month salary throughout this tax year, again not to evade tax just to grow my business - this year I topped up my income with dividends of £16.5k to £25k personal income. They really are going in on us 'tax evader directors' - Yes I may pay myself with dividends to avoid NI contributions but I do pay corporation tax, employer NI contributions, pensions contributions, VAT etc and we still get taxed on dividends. Another way I shafted myself... rented a business premises in February and my landlord didn't manage to sort the lease and register the transfer of SBRR because he has been quite un-well, I'm not a monster so I didn't put him under any pressure throughout February and March. It's highly likely that I won't get the potential £10k grant on offer for SBRR as if they allow post dated applications there would be a lot of fraud with people renting out empty units to their mates. Still... I'm not too upset. I will manage and one of my businesses is doing really well. I suppose there are a portion of self-employed that do qualify but don't really need the help - they can still claim it as I don't believe you have to prove and hardship do you? I do worry about those directors who live hand to mouth, month to month and there is many of them! It's disgusting that they are disregarding them. They say it's complicated... well here's a solution that works for all. All employees and self employed can have an advance on their self assessment tax return income level or end of year tax return. You can claim it each month IF you need it. It's got to be paid back just like how student loans are paid back and it's written off after so many years. Surely this is a fairer solution and would have been welcomed by all self employed as a god send. Fortunately my friends and family are all well and the nation seems to be behaving and the NHS continues to do a fantastic job.