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Thanks, I will have to digest this and see how I can get the best efficiency from the HP

I have just had one installed so too early to recommend. Came with a 7 year warranty for what it’s worth. @JohnMo, might be too late but how do I find out how it should be installed?

You are unlikely to find anything made for the job. I would use some oak blocks cut to the size needed, will quickly weather silver grey.

The point is the research tool rather than the specific information requested. Looks very promising although when I just tried it didn’t have any free capacity. Will try again less busy time.

We have very similar double height space. No internal scaffolding to build the shell (brick and block + trusses). Even the roof windows were installed from outside by the roofer. Got my own tower for insulating, plastering and painting.

Yep, you should try another phone. I had to do this a couple of times with a few trades. Puts them on the back foot but reaction varied from apologies to blatant lies. As others say, at least you know if it’s a communication issue.

Theodolite, which is a challenge to spell or even say, hence the common term ... which I don’t know the origins of thinking about it ...

Bit late to this discussion ... we had similar planning requirement for a barn style house. The architects aim was to ‘echo’ the local vernacular but with a contemporary style so it sits well in the surroundings but doesn’t try to look old, which is often unsuccessful. Also, a fairly simple form which is not expensive to build. This particular style is unlikely to fit where you are but I would be challenging your architect to come up with something more imaginative.

What’s above it? 99.9% sure it’s not load bearing. Just take it down in sections, you will see/feel if it is supporting anything.

I know estate agents get a bad press but a good one should more than cover their fees by achieving the best possible price. Would you be able to coordinate negotiations including ‘best and final’ offers?

Quite sure you can, I think the suggestion was to save cost. A shear wall will probably work out cheaper than a WP

I can’t see any dimension of the return wall but I would say there is an argument that WP’s are not necessary on that side. You will need a SE anyway so see what they come up with.

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.