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Yes, I’m using them.

Who warned you? When I was researching they weren't concerned about the type of ICF (it's all classified as a modern method of construction) they were more concerned about a BBA certificate.

Not Nudura, but I have rebar every 450mm vertical & every 600mm horizontal on my Jackon Thermomur ICF. I also remember from the Nudura course they were saying horizontal every course i.e. 300mm.

My experience was when applying for a mortgage, they wanted to check the ICF had a BBA certificate. Also my build was classified as a modern method of construction (MMC).

Have you tried the Shelly Support Group on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShellyIoTCommunitySupport/

I've barely started my build and we had our first intrusion. Couple of guys attempting to steal a hired 13t digger, annoying bit was they smashed up my 4 ring camera's in the process. So my tip is, place CCTV out of reach, higher than you think!

@BotusBuild How did you put up your bracing without hitting the UFH pipes in the concrete?

No spare time, this will be for a project after the build is complete.

You've given me an idea I'm going to salvage the wood, hire a roofing torch and try Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi. A traditional Japanese wood preserving method by charing wood then re-use it.

Resurrecting this great thread for the DIY demolition of my bungalow. Demolition method statement done, services have been disconnected, I've started the soft striping of carpets, wooden flooring, kitchen, fixed wardrobes, doors/frames, skirting boards. Next is the boiler, radiators, bathrooms & any remaining electrical bits Then floorboards or should I leave that for the digger/excavator?

In a similar size ground floor & soil situation with clay, roots, etc.. I'm going for an insulated raft. Which ICF are you planning to use?

Our pre-app was a waste of time & money. We had a very positive conversation during the site visit however, the formal response we got didn't reflect what was dicussed.

Have you decided on which ICF you are going with?

Welcome & Good luck! What did you think of the PM course?

FutureBuild 2022 is on next week at London eXcel. Has anyone been before, worthwhile?

I have an integral garage, hence would like a solid floor above. Block and beam on the first floor seems overkill compared to a metal deck with a thin screed, or maybe it just me.

Has anyone used Metfloor, Comflor or similar on their intermediate floor? Any considerations or tips? How did you suspend the ceiling below?

Definitely looks better than the original design.

You seem to be going down the same route as me. Then I realized that DIY was no longer an option for me. Like others have said visit sites and speak to the building contractors. They will have their own favorite or experiences.. Question, which way round should you proceed? Choose an ICF first then a builder willing to use that ICF? Or a builder first then decide on which ICF?

Who is building the house for you?

Who's your mortgage company?

@JamesP Very impressive!

I really found it ugly so thought I'd at least try something to make it look better.

Renders look great! Who did you use on Fiverr and how much do they charge?

This looks very interesting, do let us know how you get on.