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Yeh blue area probably absorbed into robes so not an issue. Or I could pinch 600 odd mm of bed 2, split in in half and have half robes for b2 and half for b3. Evens out the bedroom sizes then. Ensuite door not great but keep in mind could be 686mm if swinging. There is 800mm between that bed and wall. Tbf pocket door prob a better option as I never shut any door when i shower or use the bathroom anyway. Door would just be in the way when open

Here its just gf cloaks unless things have changed. Yeh I would deffo have a glazed door there at end of hall, possibly a pair as I like the thought of keeping understairs open for spacious feel. Nice view from front door to garden then.

Working with an existing footprint so want to keep the same size. 7.25 deep x 10.25 wide after dry lining internally. Want to keep front elevation symmetrical although not particularly fussed on elevation till I get floor plan sorted. Keeping option of 2nd floor open although highly unlikely will be used. Kitchen diner 3.2m x 8.4m Utility 3.2 x 1.8 Lounge 4.5 x 3.9 Office 3.5 x 2.8 B1 4.5 x 3.6 B2 3.6 x 3.5 B3 3.6 x 3.2 B4 2.4 x 2.5 Rear is south, probably have big central doors in middle of that kitchen diner. Utility / plant room on opposite side of kitchen not ideal but dont actually go in there that much in current house for cooking related tasks. More to put washing on or get dog lead etc. Would likely jack and Jill downstairs cloakroom and put a shower in then would likely use b4 as study and gf study as b4. Handy for elderly relatives and keep guests out the way. Maybe need a pocket door? I'm pretty pleased with it at end of the day I think there's only so much you can do with a 1600 odd sq ft box. Had planned to show robes in planning drawings for vat reclaim. Will likely exclude gf shower so planners don't think I'm going for 5 bed. Any other planning tips that you should show in drawings so can claim back?

How dry and light were the battens? Wetter the better when it comes to not splitting timber. Usually when I've had a pack of battens delivered they are heavy and soaked. Were probably still a tree the week before.

So much of the case for buying all these expensive batteries has always seemed based on gimmicky tariffs to me.

No problem exceeding 1.40 with pvc pipe they removed max gradient from regs

I understand its pretty good to use aircrete as the thermal break and keep them dry with a dpc. Perform pretty well for lot less £

I got 1.2 m3 hr whatever that is in ach. Masonry cavity build with dot and dab. Large coated blockwork internally

Try and get away from aircrete. I think you can get .18 with medium dense and 150mm cavity from memory. Maybe dot and dab improves the score slightly

Are the regs super strict now with walls having to hit .18? I seem to remember this being the case and swapping some cavities from 100 to 150 in 2015. Saying that new build sites round here still plugging away with 100mm cavity albeit with thermalite blocks. Now I'm thinking maybe you can exceed .18 if you offset elsewhere.

4m max potentially get it down to 2m with different svp position. Nothing set in stone yet. When i read the regs its asking for 18mm in 1m for fall

Interesting. Just at very early planning stage so nothing concrete yet. I think the wall hung wcs have that 82mm soil pipe from memory? Can you come out of a normal wc pan into 82mm without problems? So my option is smaller waste or less fall. Max run would be 4m, prob a bit less. I'll have to remember to feed waste pipe in when putting joists on. I did it last time with a 2" pipe and small joists centres saved having to try thread it in after.

Has anyone successfully ran any length of soil pipe perpendicular in pozi joists? Im thinking each cord being around 45mm gives you 135mm between so 25mm. Maybe gives you room for a couple of metres of fall at 1:80 if you can specify the metal webs to give you room. Just considering the design of something and which way to run joists. I've also seen jobs where the joists stop short of the wall by a couple of hundred mm and sit on a trimmer like a staircase. Maybe there's even some obscure pipe size you can use for waste like 90mm od?

Just if they're on show I think. How much is a class b red engineering brick nowadays? Used to be about 20 pence.

Ive Just been assuming this ceiling is boarded. What an idiot. You might get away with poking them thru the inside.

Well I don't think you will ever be able to get a full length into the space with enough bearing on both plates. So looks to be leaving you with option 2. I'd be looking to strip the bottom row of felt and replace.

Can you lift the bottom row of tiles and felt and slide the new joists in from outside

Picture would be helpful of the existing situation. Can you put a plate ontop of existing ties or would it not be above existing due to rafters

Probably more likely to find a firm with a rep who does site visits than a fixed showroom

What if you go the route with the neighbours drain or culvert but fit non return valves to their pipes?

Has anyone ever bedded one in on foam?

Yeh i dont think I would consider triple if I could get sensible 2g at 1.1 u value. Can you still pass new b.regs sap with 2g in England though?

Cavity has its benefits. Very mainstream when it comes to finance, insurance and local skills. It's not always the best solution, up your way TF is more common.

Have you done the sums whether its worth doing the pir?

If OP installs his gates above 1m and council dont notice how long before they become legit.