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    Thanks Dave, I forgot to delete the images that came after image 3, which didn't help clarity (& cant do it now) A couple of follow ups, please - "Don't return any blocks across the cavity" - see image 3 above, do you think this is not good? - You say "pull it forward a little" - is this outward, on to outer leaf? - Can you recommend a thermally broken lentol - I'm new to this
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    I'm editing drawings (in the absence of my architect, who is poorly), to widen the cavity between block leaves from 100mm to 150mm. I noticed a couple of descrepencies in and around the window reveals (1) window position different between the lintol & cill (see image 1) (2) block return at return different between the blockwork and the detail drawings (see image 2 & 3) My questions, please (1) should the block returns be on the inner or outer leaf at reveals, or can I choose? (I have a preference for outer leaf, as there is a 140mm inner leaf on back wall - but maybe this is not the only consideration) (2) should windows be fixed to inner or outer leaf, or can I choose? (3) when I widen the cavity to 150mm, there will be some of the insulation of steel insulated lintol exposed - can I skim this, or is there further detail required? TIA, James IMAGE 1 IMAGE 2 - Blockwork showing return on outer leaf at reveals IMAGE 3 - Jamb Details showing return on outer leaf at reveals
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    I'm too far above 600, to slope back to 590 - Im looking at railings! Nice job, looks good.
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    Eh up all, I'm building a house above flood level, which takes me to a ffl (and patio level) of about 1150mm above my rear garden. In an ideal world, I'd like full width steps, for view and simplicity, but I dont think this is acceptable to BC. My reading suggests a railing of 1100mm and handrails on the steps etc. Are there other less obtrusive ways of meeting the regulations, eg keeping people back from the edge, maybe with a planter or other creative ideas? Im really not a fan of cleaning glass! Any tips or pointers, please?
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    Thanks both - @ETC - what does the quote mean, sorry!
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    Hi folks. Anyone understand how you install a radon barrier, when you have block and beam ground floor - the builders QS says we need to "fill" up the underside on the floor. Is this correct - I would have thought it can be installed lower down. Approx, the void w/o fill would be 900mm. TIA
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    Newcastle - dont expect to his bedrock, as there may have to be piles
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    I think my staring point will be to get a design and quote for each type, it gets some sort of reference point in place. To my knowledge, there is no RHI (or similar) incentive in NI since 2016 (don’t ask!), so then I can look at the pinch points. I have considered putting back my oil burner with ST to offset DHW, is that just madness (leaving eco argument aside for now)?
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    I am at the same ASHP vs GSHP decision point, for a new build 200sqm 2 story house - solid floor downstairs, and timber up. Like the OP, I started with the view that GSHP would be a better solution, but the more I read - inculuding this post, ASHP seems to be an equilly decent job - maybe save a bit on install costs, and lose a bit on running costs - do people generally agree with that? Should it suffice for DHW and SH, even with wooden floor?
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    I opted to let him suggest payment terms as I don’t want to reinvent the wheel, and I anticipate they will be reasonable, and largely in arrears - and if they are crazy, I’ll not agree. I have quite a detailed quote with 130 lines, so approximating the value of work done should be reasonably feasible. Not perfect, but he strikes me as pragmatic, and I really only wanted the agreement so as to capture the headlines and spirit of our discussion @Adsibob I’m pleased you got your value out of the contract, and it is a good reminder that relations can go sour - Although it’s solid advice, I’ll go with my casual doc, and pay largely in arrears as @SBMS mentions. Having built a garage a couple of years back, I know there will be disagreements and affable people can get (temporarily) humpy quick enough - I’m taking nothing for granted.
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    Of course - I dont expect it will be of great value outside of my own, but maybe. I think it crystallises the import of our conversations and ties our journey together enough to give an overview of what we agreed. Definately not legal enough to do anything other than give someone a heads-up on who might be pushing their luck, if rough stuff comes up, and maybe does enough to stop an insurance company from bowing out. Thanks once again. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zw8iWCTO5ytQrL8lNoJE6HXG1792-yK3Jv95B5iYF3M/edit?usp=sharing
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    Thanks all - I got this oer last night, 100% guided by advice here - every day english and covers the areas in the templates suggested, all in 3/4 of a page, emailed last night. TY
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    All good, thanks - will take that email tip too. Also, what is the norm with electricity costs - presumably these will be considerable over the year or so build? Do I absorb them, or absorb them to a level or is it more usual to hand him the bill - I do have my WFH office my separate garage? Also, has anyone good tips on warranty - what should I expect/aim for?
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    @ETC will do & tx for link @Adam2 you say cards, do you mean any card as opposed to cash, or do you mean credit card for that additional guarantee that comes with their purchases. The additions comment is good, and something that is a potential area for stress, so Ill get that in @andyscotland I'll go plain English, and call that out, tx
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    I’ve had a read through the jtcmw (that was a slog, but good education) and think I’ll use it as a prompt for my own 3 or 4 page, or wherever it ends up at, document that is wo administrator. Mainly to cover things like scope, tie into spec & quote, payment terms, insurance and break clause.
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    Cool, will do - thanks all
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    Of course @Ralph, there is the bust builder thing too - thats sealed it for me, definately getting something signed - Idont suppose you have a blank version of yours? (Ignore the request - I just located JCT online, tx)
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    Thanks all 3, good comments there - and maybe the idea that they are not great from an enforcement perspective, they do flush out honest, but possibly inaccurate assumptions, by both parties, and of course keep the insurers on the hook, as well as highlight payments. @Kelvinin N Ireland. Ill think we have a Small Works contract too, but Ill get on it. I was titteriing at the "dont do contracts", coz that seems to be a thing here too, maybe a rural thing! Help appreiated all 3
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    Hi all - I am about to embark on a build of a new house, to replace my existing, but hit a bump - another bump In a nutshell - I had architect to design, get quotes and (planned to use her for) quote evaluation, contractor selection & sign-up (one main contractor to do full shell and landscape), build control application, and to consult thereafter to support me and builder as we progress. Unfortunately, the architect was taken ill (very ill), so I evaluated the quotes and selected the builder - he comes recommended, and is affable. So getting to my questions (i) Id like to sign a contract, and although he is agreeable, he'd "doesn't think they are worth the paper" - is it the absolute only thing to do? (ii) what sort of contract do we sign - are there templates. Builder was given building control level drawings for quote, his response is marked estimate, and there are some things that may be subject to change/decision (e.g. the lanscaping levels). In a nutshell, I'd like to regularise the relationship as much as possible, without rewriting everything - Im thinking of making sure the less obvious stuff is clear, like what happens if the site is vandalised, payment terms, warranties, etc. Any pointers or contract suggestions, please. Relevant, I guess - I feel my architect is imprtont to my design, and Im really hoping to get her back, so not eager to appoint another - Id rather patch on through, if I can TIA, James PS, I am excited to finally be nearing build stage, in case the above came across as dry & glum!
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    Thanks @nod and others - we got past this, and are still on speaking terms
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    Yes, I was tempted to pull at it, but I refrained - too sacredy custard - thanks for your input, Conor
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    Thank you Temp, just seeing this now - I did have a good old chat with the local MLA 9ie NI), thanks
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    My home (which I had just started to renovate) was flooded Aug 20, and I was forced to move out and opt to demolish and rebuild instead. I requested exemption from rates at the time, but was (finally, due to COVID!) contacted by LPS this week to say I was responsible until demolition (after planning, still outstanding) had begun. Reason, I have a structurally sound (or structurally repairable) building, even if financially unviable. Has anyone experience, knowledge or advice - I could do with the breather?
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    Thanks for all the views. ,@Russell griffiths, @bassanclan, @nod, @Big Jimbo, @Temp Although I personally think it could and should have been called out for clarification by the builder for clarification at the pricing stage, I wasn't (nor was it priced), as well as the general consensus that it is ambiguous, so I have to suck it up. I am also mindful that I contributed to the mix-up. Perhaps, the real source of my annoyance at the builder is down to his failure to engage with my attempts to have meaningful discussions at the pricing stage, in a bid to avoid such mix-ups. I think the reason for that is three fold - it costs him to tease these things out, i.e. his QS time on a job he has not yet won , can effectively make his quote look more expensive and he knows he wont be the one picking up the cost of misunderstandings. I'll clock it up to lessons learned! Again, thanks for taking the time. @Hobbiniho
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    Its a garage, hence absence of insulation
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