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The architect has probably suggested windposts due to the lack of buttressing by appropriate return walls. I don’t think the end wall qualifies as a buttress even assuming there is a lintel and masonry above the door, it won’t give the same stiffness as a full height wall. Normally they would say windposts or buttressing ‘to be confirmed by structural engineer’. Have the drawings been submitted to building control for approval yet?

I have this one which has been absolutely fine. As accurate as a tape measure and tough enough to be dropped many times. Has silent mode and still on the original battery after nearly 3 years of (occasional) use. Seems to be discontinued on Amazon but similar models available.

Thought I had seen an air valve with a flat flange, 2mm or so thick … but can’t find it atm. Could you not trim your valve flange?

Most induction hobs are 7.5kW / 32A, way over the rating of a 3 pin plug and normal circuits. It needs a dedicated supply off it’s own fuse/breaker.

I worked over in Bantry for a while, it’s a wild and beautiful landscape for sure. You will be building on solid rock or peat? Have you got views from the site? Love to see some photos!

Just light the fire, should get it moving

I can’t open the images and struggling to visualise the problem. Have you got a quote for the joists and trusses? The supplier will do all the calculations for BC. I asked mine to do a couple of changes, they did another set of calcs without complaint. Two minutes work on their design software.

Difficult to tell from photos but looks like a neat job.

Sounds like a fascinating project! Our last house was an 18th century cottage. Although there is much to be said for modern construction, I do miss the character and charm of an old house.

Installer gets the money and they take it off your bill

Yes, the supplier applied for the voucher and it was approved before installation. They quoted the full price with £5k credit subject to BUS approval. PM me if you want a new installer.

Another bit of psychology … you will have much bigger issues to think about as the build goes up! Consider using a structured decision making process otherwise you will drive yourself mad, and hold up progress if you are not careful.

This makes most sense, should be a minor amendment. Looks similar and no architectural or structural changes necessary.

?! you said you going back to have a look, I am interested to know if UFH pipes do split if they freeze

what do your damp patches look like then?

Number of steps x rise - depth of stringer. About 1m. at a guess. It can be built up or another course knocked off later.

What exactly makes you think it has frozen? You’ve got water coming out of the manifolds which will be colder than in screed. Also you had 1 bar of pressure. If it has frozen, you might expect the pressure either off the scale due to expansion, or zero if it’s leaking (although it depends if and where an ice plug may have formed). I would be surprised if it has frozen and even more surprised if UFH pipe has burst.

... or try this simulator if you don’t want to do sums https://www.ubakus.com/en/r-value-calculator/

Is it single or two storey? How are the other services being routed? You may need to create some service voids. Might be worth posting the floor plan to get some suggestions what to do. Highly recommend you do fit some kind of ventilation system by the way!

Fees should only amount to a few hundred. Tiled roof will be heavier than sheet metal so structural calcs will need to be redone. Our roof truss supplier did those FOC. Keep in mind the change needs to be considered from an architectural point of view. Due to larger roof structure, eaves and verges could look different. There shouldn’t be any change in SAP, unless the larger roof timbers change your insulation strategy.

At least not wading through mud on site this week 🥶

Have you told the plumber which cistern is being fitted, bottom or side inlet, left or right feed? It looks like he has put it where it can feed any type of cistern and is out of plain sight.

I would be very happy with those prices if you have seen their work.

Seem like low prices although I am not sure what tacking is? Also the area seems quite small, is that the whole house? I am paying £13.50/m2 labour only for board and skim (including taping and beading). Walls and ceiling area is approx 1000m2 (floor area 280m2).

Good tip here, I know because I haven’t done it! Job for me in the Xmas holidays 😬