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Average 8? Probably 20 used it in total. It was going that way anyway. So close to zero fuel used for us. In term time it would have been packed. It is possible some of those people don't have a car and were coming back from hospital. Exactly. One solution is that your local community has a vehicle and volunteer drivers plus a free parking agreement at the bus stop. Stand as a local councillor and you can do this using the huge fund that the wind turbine people will give you.

Average 8? Probably 20 used it in total. It was going that way anyway. So close to zero fuel used for us. In term time it would have been packed. It is possible some of those people don't have a car and were coming back from hospital. Exactly. One solution is that your local community has a vehicle and volunteer drivers plus a free parking agreement at the bus stop.

As you've asked, here is the solution: Sorry, I jest.. A few thoughts though. 1. An ex friend was, say 20 years ago, very shouty that global warming was a con. Mostly because of suspicion of anything that didn't suit him, but also because it was snowing. Now he is an advocate, albeit not in an educated way, just that climate change is a problem. What changed? Drip drip of information. Probably one or more persons he listens to. Moral. Education on the facts and the threats and that we can make a difference. 2. Transport. I have a new bus pass. I used it, and saved a car journey. If only there was more than one bus a day I would drive much less. So would others. Scotland has simplified and cheapened rail travel. I think bus travel too but others can confirm. We have travelled several times from airport to home by train and bus much cheaper than by driving. The train cost shouldn't be anywhere near the plane fare. Moral. The authorities can make a difference, if allowed by central government and the taxpayers who have to subsidise it. The service has to be there first. Poss tax fuel even higher after the services are in place. 3. Fine anyone £5 on social media who says "It " is ridiculous and something has to be done about it. There is no point in us doing anything. "They " are all the same, and taking bungs. Spells 'our' as 'are'. And spend it on public transport. 4. Most of all. No new housing, except genuinely social housing, where there isn't the infrastructure. * "It" means potholes, traffic, water shortages. "They" is politicians.

As @Gus Potter says there are strict rules on this. Your wall has to stand up against a severe fire inside your building and the structure remain standing, all to stop fire spread to the neighbour. I expect the Bco will simply refuse you, and await a compliant proposal. This will be for a much more complex wall, clad inside as well as out, and with certified details. Also the steel usually needs fire protection. Your SE foundation design also needs to demonstrate that it won't overturn in a fire. Then post the proposals here and we can check they are practical and economical. I suggest you simply commission your Architect and/or SE to specify it now, to save you several weeks. Perhaps it was already their responsibility ( we don't know your contract terms).

Or you can take a drain/ trench of gravel off at right angles to take water away, as a soakaway, or have a small sump type of soakaway, as the quantity will be small. @Post and beam how long will this path be? Does it need a resting platform half way? What paving material, thinking ahead to frost.

I don't understand your drawing, lovely as it is, because i don't see how the old cottage relates. Or are you digging out the old floor? Quite so. You'll need a detailed design from an SE, otherwise the bco will want the new bit built to current regs.

If you build it with a very slight slope to one side then most water won't reach the bottom. A gravel trench of about 100 x 100 might suffice along the edge. At the bottom you can continue whatever your drainage is for the drive.

Need to know a lot more. Existing house construction. Which way is the slope the gradient. Are other structures or boundaries nearby. Ease of access. What kind of ground. Size of course. Basements are inherently expensive. Gut feeling with no info: 3 x normal cost. but perhaps yours is more an extension at lower level. Double? So start with that. 8k/m2 or more. I wouldn't start with any consultant as long as you can sketch to scale. You sketch your ideas first and put them on here.

The one praised was an exception. All the above The app doesn't work for me at all and they just say it should, call head office. Prices on the monthly specials sheet are always worth a look but I have to collect. Internal doors look good. It's amazing they can do a solid room door for £45 but a kitchen unit door is £90.

Couldn't possibly comment. No I could. The one who supplied the Steading were great: straight forward, listened and answered, and a good price straight off.

@Square Feet a friendly reminder? There's a danger that at this stage one sees getting the land as winning. you haven't forgotten other issues while being rightly focussed on availability? Planning, access , services, trees, ground conditions etc.

Do you mind telling on discount level. We expected 20% from howden , based on previous, but they are sticking at about 17. I get the feeling that the salesman gets a cut of the difference and is pushing his luck.

Howden Joinery Group has agreed to acquire the parent company of DIY Kitchens for an enterprise value of £390 million https://www.google.com/gasearch?devloc=0&hl=en-GB&aep=40&cs=0&notifcid=6526735463040355563&q=Howdens acquired DIY Kitchens for three hundred ninety million pounds&notiffp=UI2mXfnXafA3-bQ-j63gXQ&nsource=and.now.n.ge.co&udm=50&astidl=F8GkCWjd9Ik&source=px.sh%2Fx%2Fgs%2Fm8%2F4&mstk=AUtExfClmK317pa63DXIyC30IcPAZKCLbWaEBNbxBcpEp0rXLIrSJdlRDT_0FiutH4_CtlXLMzxrmp-W-cFiVlI9WTh-oksqtLI4g1AffA9ryQgi6yDr1F44Z9Uce2F7EZ67EAGciFWqhETAOx8nJhd5og2ZL7zueC6w2fA&csuir=1&mtid=kgQgarTjLsbXhbIP__HS2A8

Great idea, the lamp charges the solar panel.

You speak truth. They can be a bit cosy. They all charge the same and can't be hurried. They really don't like being told to try harder. Having done this in Scotland and England, I've found Scottish agents to be much more proactive, energetic, truthful, straightforward and... well professional. And then they charge a lower percentage on what is already probably a cheaper prurchase.

To continue the essay. Intumescence means swelling. Let's stick to the paint context. When the paint gets very hot it expands and ends up as a skin of ash, which acts as insulator. A common problem I've seen is painters thinking they are clever in making it go further (it is expensive) whereas it must have the thickness specified. It must also receive a final seal coat for strength and protection. A properly professional supplier will assist with appropriate certification. But if you just buy some from a merchant you can get a wordy but meaningless 'certificate'. Heavy steel sections can be sufficiently fire resistant without protection, and light constructions need most. Thousands of buildings I'm sure are grossly under-protected.

You lost my assistance there. Shame as I've designed and built hundreds. You are lucky @Gus Potterhasn't said the same. OK. Its BH, so: Likely it is a fixed rather than pinned base condition because of the boundarycondition.so heavier steel. You say trusses. Portal frames don't have trusses. Plus an agricultural spec is completely unsuitable, so of course this is much more expensive. It's great you are studying the subject but there is a risk this turns into dabbling. Out.

Old bricks like these will have been from very local brickworks. In some clay areas there could be a brick kiln in almost every village. The variations in colour usually come from temperature differences in a primitive kiln. Ends got hotter too. A modern brickworks can get this effect but it will never be the same. Best is to go to a local merchant who should have samples to suit the local style, perhaps even in stock. Some of these may give the effect through the use of sand facings. But also try local salvage yards. New bricks will be easier to use and have more life left in them.

It will have been an external consultant, or the developer's designer but the same will apply.

Hence a membrane under the joists. Not the biggest issue. If there is no draught then the air in any tiny gaps warms but stays put. The rockwool covering the pir remains in place and closes off thermal bridging.

@SteamyTea I'm not grasping your meaning. I noticed in Spain that all new street lights appear to be solar. At first it seemed to be on commercial estate but now on dual carriageways. The weather helps of course. Must be much cheaper to install than mains, with no trench or cable.

It appears to be on a pole along with a small solar panel. It likely powers a street light which illuminates the adjacent footpath.

It is called CPD. Learning that some people see the world a different way can be interesting, or concerning. There's only me and thee that are always correct, except thee sometimes. But I appreciate that to learn new stuff I have to clear out some older knowledge...my excuse.

Where does the condensation come from? If it is airtight and is dry, then it shouldn't be an issue. Building inspectors like standard methods but I'm thinking you are simply doing maintenance.

Thinking 'aloud' really. Keep it simple. 1 the pir is still there. It may have shrunk and left odd gaps between boards, but that should be a small proportion, so leave it 2. Insert pir between joists but only 50mm boards. This thickness gives you control in cutting and inserting. It's easy to cut 50mm by handsaw or jigsaw. That should squeeze in reasonably accurately but there will be gaps. These gaps, however are closed spaces so have some insulation value. 3. Then Insert rockwool 50mm or more to the full depth. Use batts and they will cut easily and also squeeze in tight. 4. no need for foil backing.. it only makes any difference when facing an air gap. Vcl then plasterboard. I can't See any condensation issues with that but await comments. This all assumes that the lead is sound.