Matt22

Cheers ADLan- its ia purpose built balcony over a bedroom - beam and block, Celotex insulation (above what was specced for additional thermal value), rubber membrane that got damaged, and then fibre screed. We are looking at a solution that doesnt involve ripping of 100m2 of screed plus a new membrane. Oh the joys!

Thanks Markc yes we’re tiling on top - planning to have an anti fracture Mat then S1 grade adhesive and 10mm porcelain tiles. Do you have any advice on brands of liquid tanking thanks again

Hello I’ve got a balcony floor that I need to waterproof. It’s above some bedrooms we have a beam and block floor, then a rubber membrane then 100mm fibre screed since the screed has gone down we’ve started to Get leaks inside the house we believe the rubber membrane has been pierced when the screed went down as we had no leaks for the 8 weeks that the rubber membrane was down pre screed. we are looking for advice on any products for waterproofing the screed based on past use / experience any advice recommendations welcome thanks for you help matt

Hello I’m a self builder - I’m exploring the option of having my main living space flooring in poured resin. We have approx, c.120sqm open plan, the living space is on the first floor and bedrooms below i wondered if anyone can point me in the direction of a source of info, recommend company or a product my structural engineer feels we will need to factor it in and wants to discover more - re installation, depths , weight etc any general advice on living with and using resin floor would be great any advice welcome thanks in advance Matt

Thanks. We are planning to go big on insulation. Will look into ASHP more Good point re Log Burners - One is a key feature in the design more than for heat requirement - so think I need to balance that

Hi Bitpipe, Thanks for this a great help. I'll have a search around for some DIY models to help me understand the requirement. Good point re bedrooms I prefer them to be cool - we were planning Radiators only in bedrooms and underfloor in each of the en-suites, hallways, office and utility downstairs. We've heard mixed reviews re ASHP, considerations for us are cost to install / cost to run. one company told us that it's not there yet and we would be better having LPG and Solar panels to offset. Thanks again Matt

Can anyone give me recommendations or suggest sites where I can find out information on what type of heating system I need as I'm CONFUSED. I'm a first time self builder and navigating my way through all the information and decisions. We are building a 300sqm house (approx 177sqm downstairs and 130sqm upstairs) It's an upside down house with living upstairs and 4 bedrooms downstairs. We are planning to have underfloor heating in most spaces (radiators in bedrooms), 2 log burners and MVHR. It's a rural location, no mains gas. The previous property used oil, we are knocking and re-buliding. We were planning to go LPG gas - but I'm told to meet SAP & EPC calculations we would need to put Solar panels in as well? We've looked at ASHP but get really mixed messages on this. Any advice greatly welcome... (Thank you)