Adrian Walker
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That looks a lot stronger than most of the balustrades I have seen. Most are cheap wooden posts held on with a couple of screws and maybe some glue.
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What's more important for comfort U value or 'thermal mass'
Adrian Walker replied to Gone West's topic in Boffin's Corner
Have a look at https://adaptavate.com/ they have a range breathable and insulated plasters made in Bristol. -
New (to me) nail guns. Where best to get info.
Adrian Walker replied to saveasteading's topic in General Joinery
To make a nail gun work reliably you need to be able to strip it down completely, lubricant and reassemble. Plenty of YouTube video to help you and you tne correct lube, not just WD40. Gas can be an issue in cold weather, pop it in a mug of tea. I have a Paslode IM350. They are not toys, don’t lend to anyone and where safety glasses. They are noisey so wear protection if inside or doing a lot of nailing. They will save you hours and build up the arm muscles. -
Need to reduce costs of running Water Source Heat Pump
Adrian Walker replied to MKF's topic in Introduce Yourself
That's quite a wide temperature range and I would suspect that this is not a "true" aquifer which should be 10-15C the whole year round. -
Fabric and ventilation heat loss calculator
Adrian Walker replied to Jeremy Harris's topic in Heat Insulation
I have been following your approach and solution to UFH with interest over the years. What is the slab temperature over the same period? Do you get jaggies or does the mass smooth it out?- 204 replies
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CLS or general carcassing timber for studwork
Adrian Walker replied to BadgerBadger's topic in General Joinery
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Aerogel is not flexible or affordable for this application.
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I would consider Foamed Glass, then concrete with UFH - https://www.mikewye.co.uk/product-category/brands/geocell-foam-glass/
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Ditto
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88 new houses near Cambridge to be demolished.
Adrian Walker replied to Temp's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
BC very rarely signs off or even visits developers site. I think it should be mandatory. -
Frigate which is an open source NVR built around real-time AI object detection.
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"As the OP we have always slept with bedroom window open and are at the beginning of the design stage of our self-build. I think the 'air quality of MVHR', 'you will get used to it' etc. comments won't wash with us." This is not hearsay, a myth or a legend - the air quality, and in particular CO2 levels, are always far more important than temperature
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It could have cost you £18K+ if they weren't reduced!
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Tempaper, Chasing Paper, and WallPops have peel-and-stick removable wallpaper options.
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Sonoff smart relay - no neutral?
Adrian Walker replied to Super_Paulie's topic in Networks, AV, Security & Automation
Some smart switches without a neutral wire may use a technique called "neutral looping." This involves passing a small current through the load, which can be enough to power the smart switch without compromising the functionality of the connected devices. -
@Rog1 Welcome to BH, full of knowledge and fun + humour. I’m building in Hampshire, near Andover
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This one might have a low force - https://quietswitch.com/products/quietswitch-quiet-pull-cord-switch-for-better-sleep
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It would be good if you could post some photos of the house and plans. Where in the UK are you located? Are you totally signed off with BC. Did you have a main contractor? 372 sqm is a large house.
