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The critical dimension will be rafter or truss spacing, as long as you are not changing that or moving any purlins, no problem.

There is a shortage of everything at the moment. The rush to catch RHI along with surging gas prices has increased demand for heat pumps. It seems that self builders will probably qualify for the boiler replacement scheme, according the the draft legislation.

Haynes Self Build Manual is not a bad place to start. Then start researching details on here and other on line resources.

The application was for a Temporary Building Supply through Anglian Water ‘Development Services’ department Connections@anglianwater.co.uk

Not standard practice, our temporary building supply is full flow and pressure. And not been billed for it since connection nearly a year ago ?

I got a new supply from Anglian after much faffing about. The people in the office are mostly planners/administrators, I found the technicians very helpful once you get them on site. As mentioned, report it as a fault or even better, a suspect leak ...

I always carry one of those for little emergencies ?

Another channel fitted the the wall first. Clearly a different system

With great difficulty! In mine, the frame was pre-fitted to the screen and it would take a lot of force to remove it, probably damaging the channel or shattering the glass. Why do the you think this is the problem? When I had a leak, I found that the installer had sealed the inside of the channel which you shouldn’t do. The idea is that the frame needs to drain into the shower because it can fill with water no matter how well you try to seal it.

You could try sticking acoustic foam on the inside of the cupboard doors, overlapping the gap. If it works make something more permanent or, if you are like me, leave it until you have finished everything else.....

It is a thin layer of concrete which will probably crack but not really a problem. Just make sure the new concrete is keyed into the existing and the steel plate is free to expand and contract. Suggest you sit the plate on a thin bed of mortar as well to ensure it is fully supported.

Just to clarify, the regulation is still in draft so I am waiting before deciding which way to go ...

I am chasing the RHI but will very likely miss the deadline. The boiler upgrade scheme is not as generous overall (RHI calculated payment for me would be £11,000 over 7 years) but I will take the MCS route if self builders qualify. If not, I will self install once things calm down. The relevant bit was mentioned earlier in this thread before we expanded the topic ? 7. A property meets the requirements in this regulation where— (a) any building that forms part of that property was built principally with the use of the labour or resources of the first owner (including where the resource was a loan which the first owner was liable to repay), and (b) the property has not, while the building was built or at any subsequent time been owned wholly or partly by a person who is not an individual.

My structural engineer was going to do a PCC for mine but he disappeared. CMLC have taken over from wall plate without additional cost. Hopefully their warranty will enable mortgage lending if needed in the future but I have no expectation of a payout from a claim.

We have been competing for our brickies all year. No incentive would pull them off their developer’s job, which I understand. Fortunately the masonry is all done now but I fear the same with other trades.

Estimators online at around £180, has proven quite accurate. You do need a set of drawings first though.

I have got a quote from Grant for a similar system, how is yours working now? Any problems? Is the volumizer a form of buffer?

Also struggling with bathrooms sourcing, @tonyshouse, please can you share. Cheers

Excellent, well done! I wouldn’t like to think of you in that caravan for another winter ?

I had a similar issue recently, found that the lintels should have one course of blocks before wall plate. These lintels are not designed to carry the wall plate directly (or take any fixings).

I would do all of the above, just to make sure ?

+2 taking an axe to the logs is my release after a stressful day at work

Just for my understanding, where is the border?

The trouble here is the gap is too small for anything to flex enough. Better to leave it, or use clear silicone which will still split but won’t be visible. To be fair the decorator has done a decent job, apart from not covering the floor perfectly. I have seen a lot worse!

Next they will be quoting how much carbon is emitted or embedded but it is unlikely to be a deciding factor in buying a new home. Location, kerb appeal, space, orientation, fittings etc will come before efficiency for most people. Maybe some will consider it, if there was a choice between similar properties but that rarely/never happens in my experience.