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Isnt it a case of standard concrete blocks need to be 7n below ground. Aircrete can be 3.5n as more resistant to freeze thaw cycle. Then if 3 storey you need 7n aircrete?

Helpful if you refer to trench block cost in m2 terms. They come in a few different sizes

I think i would use gas if available, especially if retro fit can be made easy

How do blocks take to being sds drilled when used in transverse on b and b floor. I'd be a little concerned it would crack. Sure I'm worrying about nothing, you'd soon get a feel for it

Oil filled rads pretty effective just make sure the extension leads or temp power boards are up to the job

Does glass even come in 5m lengths?

Links? Or pics?

Does anyone know if you can start on a building notice to get a bco out and access approved. Then either convert to full plan submission or just revert back to working off full plans as per normal

Just been in Australia and nowadays for their patios they are using all these insulated roofing sheets. They seem to be able to get massive spans without intermediate joists or purlins. Possibly worth looking into very simple construction. Saying that you do get big snow loading presumably so prob a no go

I read the book by ed conway think called material world. Talks about 6 crucial materials to modern life and how we extract them. Interesting for the layman. Some woman on a podcast yesterday was on about discovering new materials through technology sounded very sci fi

Diy kitchens? Good gear but i had a delivery about 8pm one night once

Fair play I've done a couple of smaller bungalows they are good for infill plots. Whereabouts are you

Plot not been purchased yet so all I've got to do is make purchase conditional upon this issue being sorted beforehand. As long as they have in excess of the minimum width, with the turning head at the bottom and the track can support the weight (delivery wagons soon prove this) what can they say? When finished and used regularly track surface would finish up like @Russell griffiths above.

Its been given planning permission, are access details not considered at all in terms of highway standards? Tbf its concrete and tarmac on the steep bit at the top, just somewhat overgrown. The rest will have hardcore so will be able to support the weight of the vehicles. I've viewed houses and recent barn conversions that are up farm tracks so it mustn't be that unusual?

I've read up other topics on here and am wondering about this access for fire service. Plot has full pp. Access is just over 2750 mainly around 2900 on average but this does depend on conifers being trimmed. The regs as I read them allow for this width for a reduced distance. It is an 80m run but will have a turning head at the bottom. Can't remember if I read max distance from appliance to nearest hydrant? According to pp the surfacing needs to stay as is ('nt), near non existent apart from some overgrown concrete and tarmac towards the top steep end. Im sure they would be ok with some extra hardcore. I suspect as suggested on other threads will be a case of getting in touch with bc or fire service prior to purchase and getting confirmation of suitability to insure myself.