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Hi, did you submit anything yet? I have a few jobs to get done but want to get a claim in as soon as finished.

Looking good. Are they bird boxes on the gable end?

… as long as you are using a decoupling mat?

Welcome, tell us more (photos always good to see). We are not too far away if you need any recommendations for trades or suppliers.

I wouldn’t rule out dealing with builders merchants. If you are prepared to order a full load which is delivered directly from the factory, they will probably do it cheaper than you can buying direct, even with their mark up.

Internet sellers, Aqva for example. I shopped around and bought from the place with best price. Fine if you know exactly what you want. Go to one of the glossy showrooms to decide first.

Not unless there is a steel column we can’t see. Might be holding up the plasterboard and the pot plant but that’s about it.

Tend to agree with @MikeGrahamT21 but you could try a 9mm drill into the brick (10mm clearance hole to get the plug through the plaster). It can be a matter of feeling the resistance of materials as you drill

Like the stripes in the lawn … that’s about it really. Completely over developed, can’t believe planning policies allow this kind of thing to happen. As @ProDave said, would have been better to create a cluster of separate houses similar in scale to the original.

To be added: Kevin predicts the build cost Kevin looks smug when he is right Someone dies

I agree, shocking amount of money to spend especially when they had to borrow most of it. Can’t understand how they can afford the mortgage. No concept of value for money. I did like most elements of the build but not worth what they spent.

Sand and cement with a bit of PVA in the mix

Have you called these companies? They might not have 1500 width in their standard stair builders but should be able to customise for you. I used TK Stairs, nothing of that size but they seem quite adaptable.

Having travelled in many countries that don’t have any apparent planning control, I do support the system. On the other hand, I support the reasonable right to do what I want with my own property (sounds like I am sitting on the fence!). In this case the planners think it’s harsh, you agree and neighbours and passers-by probably do too … The hedge will form a soft boundary which everybody thinks is acceptable. However there is no guarantee that hedge will be there in a years time from the planners perspective. Then the street will be left with a hard boundary … which you could paint bright pink.

That’s a lot of work! Stairs move a lot so the fixings will tend to loosen (of course you can try threadlock). Even if everything remains tight, bolted joints allow lateral movement which will cause creaking. I have just installed a kit staircase, the manufacturer says everything must be glued. Any maintenance can be done in situ, if you need to replace a tread doesn’t matter if you ‘break’ it off.

Can’t comment on the validity of this formula however the result should be 0.06958 and the unit is metre, therefore 69.58mm so you were right!

Presume you are using an MCS installer, in which case they should know the grant requirements. Mine was installed last December and grant approved using design EPC/SAP, still not finished so no air test or as built assessment.

You have everything needed to generate cracks, doorways, lintels (probably timber) landing joists … most likely minor movement due to temperature and humidity. Nothing to worry about in a house of that age, unless it gets much bigger.

That reminds me … @jack, is the anemometer still available?

I would follow the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. Primer is used to ensure the adhesive bonds to the floor, whatever you are sticking on top. Having said that, our resident expert @nod, may know other tricks of the trade.

Maybe share plans for the replacement dwelling might help identify some improvement or line of defence. The existing house clearly lacks any merit, why would the planners want something similar?!

Not TV but YT … https://youtu.be/OpIRhkTOPAI?si=w5rU1roee0FxQnIt Don’t usually watch these things but thought this was interesting and quite enjoyable to watch. Some dodgey safety practices but I liked the simplicity of construction

Check the bottom of the walls are plumb and scrape if needed (plasterers often leave the bottom curled out!) Mist coat walls See YT for recommended adhesive, Robin Clevitt has some tests. Consensus seems solvent based is best. Caulk the top edge before fixing if you can

As @Tetrarch, mine came through on day 56, after a last minute flurry of activity!

Hi and welcome. Look forward to hearing more about your project.