DragsterDriver

Evening- Ideally i need to build a timber ground floor and raise my build on piles- have you got any build up detail or pics of yours? thanks!

odd question but any details of your floor build up? I’m looking at maybe a suspended timber ground floor on piles the

I’m assured timber is coming down in time for my build, the bulk price is falling apparently. having said that work is a PITA at the moment- travis have no osb in any thickness ??‍♂️

Interesting! I haven’t had my pd rights removed- it’s just a pain to complete the build before being able to use them! But- if they don’t revoke them I guess I could apply again. what really interests me is how far they’ll amend plans on a section 73...because I’m not sure I can face planning!

see that’s what I’m here for- the blindingly obvious. Use a recirculating hood as well!

Thanks! I’d hate to go to all the trouble And be riddled with a mouldy bathroom and smelly kitchen! it’s very much an unknown technology for me and I’m completely reliant on internet advice/opinions

Sounds daft but- does it extract kitchen steam efficiently? same with the bathroom shower? thanks

A customer just did that, I took the plan down Howdens for a price match

Fine for a warm roof, joists, firring pieces,thin osb, membrane, pir board, 18mm osb fixed with long screws.

it’s open ended at the moment- labour is in such short supply if they weren’t mates I think people could ask double rates. It’s that busy.

Seems fair comment that

It’s worldwide from covid, American framers are being hammered with obscene price increases. Also the glass shortage worldwide is made worse here by pilkington closing two out of three furnaces for maintenance. I've seen a lot of projects being shelved (large and small) due to cost increases. I’ve certainly picked a horror time to build mine.

The wall planner sounds good, just tell him you have a strict budget and need to make sure you’re keeping to it.

Yeah- the prep for tiling is pretty hardcore. Others may vary but the tilers I use just won’t entertain the anhydrate any longer. Too many problems.

Try a glass with red wine on the base.

Cement based everytime with liquid screed.

I charge zero vat on a new build. it can get complex when hire charges are involved I:e scaffolding.

Yep! I’m Cambridgeshire too and love pics/plans. more the better!

Call their rep and ask him how many packs it’s ok to open and check incase he needs to take them back and exchange. Get his email, send him the pics, get return mail confirming you can open packs to check. He may well just come out to site.

I prefer the concentrate, labourers use far too much sloshing from big tubs. that many bricks I’d just lay them tbh, not too dry in this heat!

liquid cemex. I’ve forwarded his details over:)

I can’t recall what I pay him without checking some invoices- but he’s good and reasonable. the Laitence requires loads of prep and most tilers I know won’t touch it now, Even with the decoupling Matt etc.

not completely but I wouldn’t be without one, lifesaver especially on thick boards because it cuts so true. I think the worst dust is when you see people hammering on board between rafters when it’s clearly too tight ?

I’m near Cambridge and pay my Screeder per m2 installed. I’ve moved over to the cement based, too many problems with annydrite and floor coverings.

It’ll probably be the next asbestos- it’s horrific. Bit excessive but I have the festool PIR cutter that attaches to the extractor. Not cheap but worth it for a big job. I do lofts all the time but I’d still have one for a self build.