DragsterDriver

If it’s got felt now, it didn’t before and that was to catch the rain from broken slates.

The velux are too high really- hard to see the back gutters, the tiles are too close to the velux sides-should be 30-60mm gap so the tiles are really kicking up. not the worst job- not the greatest clout match.

Are they expensive? ?

I should really look into an I joist frame, maybe I’ll speak to cullens about translating the plans into a timber frame. I was going to use a kit but even at trade prices I’ll save £10k stick building.

That’s.....cheered me!

I’m building to live in and keep- the self build mortgage broker has just emailed to ask who the warranty is with? I was hoping not to bother!

the modus get a good rating- I’m currently looking into them (no pun intended).

I’ve always used paslode guns, tried the dewalt nailers- nothing but trouble. If it’s a one off job buy a paslode ppn gun then stick it on eBay afterwards

I was able to turn my sons bedroom off which was good, also set the broadband to disconnect all his devices at a set time.

I’ve gone down the “I absolutely love the plans, would be a dream house but:” email route.

oral, written, site visit, email, photo board, examples, sketches, *must haves*, materials, TIMBER FRAMED CLADDED, no brickwork, where’s my garage? Etc Again, I’m sure he’ll be cool about it- just wondered if it’s normal to take first shot at what you’d like to build before toning it down

it was ‘this is what we need, is it ok for planning, make these drawings look wonderful with a nice planning letter and application’

? no- But it’s that far out!

I think he’ll be ok with it- he’s done a great job- honestly it’s a great scheme ? I just wondered if it’s usual!

Morning! I love the drawings, they do look amazing. None of the ‘Architect techs’ I work with on lofts or extensions want to get involved in planning for a dwelling at the moment, too much hassle. They would have banged out the plans for £1000 but would have nothing to do with the ‘planning journey’, the proper architect is £3.5k for plans and £3.8k for the building regs set but will take the pain. The design we had agreed on, had a site visit, sketches, line drawing, must haves etc.

three months! Good Lord no!

All the info was in labels on the plans so he understood the materials and what each room was, to save me drawing toilets etc in. honestly- using an architect is because I need their planning experience and relationship with planning- I can’t afford a rejection. I submitted a pre app in January @£400 and haven’t even received the report back. The planning system is in meltdown around here. I need to get it right first time!

yeah that’s the case, they were scale drawings fully labelled- just wanted cad drawings and a nice planning letter. I’ve had ‘my moments’ over the years with architects ? I dunno! He’s a very good architect, designs lovely places- good track record- nice guy. I feel like I need a non covid sit down with him at his office. Emails don’t seem to be cutting through!

I don’t think there’s a cost involved, im more concerned with getting planning in with the current delays in the system ? I don’t know! Honestly- it looks fabulous but it’s miles off the mark. wrong shape. no garage no carport no annexe for my mum no plant room no covered seating area or letterbox windows- ( the wife’s wish list!) sedum roofs not trusses with sl8 tiles brickwork areas (I’m a carpenter- and was specific about my time being free) just wondered if architects have a free shot at what they like and then knuckle down to the brief?

Nooooo! ive been building 30yrs and I said to him- please listen and translate my sketches into cad. I haven’t even got a garage ? it’s an awesome design mind.

He’s missed out everything I actually wanted and asked for. I feel bad that he needs to completely redo the entire thing from scratch. Is this common? I supplied sketches and floor plans listing every requirement. bugger.

It’s one of those things I know the family will stare at me. Maybe put them a fake thermostat up each ?

Usually the bottom chord wouldn’t have any extra length to ‘chop in’, and fitting a plate to the wall would change the span I would 100% cut brick hangers in.

that’s pretty cool! Having not yet lived in a ‘sealed’ house it sounds really odd having no bedroom heating

Saving £5k+ on liquid screed would be nice!