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Nice design. Outlet pipe is approx 1.5 below cover level, then shallow gradient from there. So won't reach 2m. I'm assuming you are making the connection at the start of the existing soakaway, then the new one is constructed flat.

In my experience, joiners of all the trades, have the most understanding of previous and following trades, so get his input and discuss what the intentions are.

Ok so no problems. I'd say just get digging, with the new soakaway on thd same level as the existing. The reason for needing it appears to be that it is a drainage field, not soakaway, and the effluent needs further treatment time in it.

I see it now. The beam but not the ceiling. Yeah I would prb build a plasterboard encasement round that, simply because rhe bco will be comfortable with what he recognises. Pink isn't usually necessary but pleases the bco. For economy I would stuff the web with rockwool so it is not exposed to fire and do some sums to show that is all it needs as the steel is substantial. But I'm not offering to do that for you, sorry. Suspended ceilings have been fire tested. Look in the Armstrong literature. The man who did the tests told me that all the constructions performed beyond the test results sought, but that is not published as it sells less stuff.

The cheapest solution is often to fill the web with non flammable material. This could be rockwool or even brick/block. For anyone interested I did a 1500m2 warehouse once with a working area beneath. None of the columns or beams were fire protected because I had deliberately specified very chunky sections that could withstand fire without additional protection. It was worth about £30,000 to us. It was out of the bco comfort zone of course.

Tge Can you answer my query on the beam? Suspended ceilings go up a grade of protection if the tiles are clipped in There are other easy ways yo protect it too, all provable.

The explanations above are correct. It's not ideal that the waterproofing ply goes onto timber ply by someone else.....someone is better to have thd whole responsibility. The waterproofing g man should have to at least approve the deck before working on it. Don't be shy to ask for clarification of what is not included and what is expected.

Welcome. Trench fill is an encouraging start. How deep? Was the building inspector OK with it?

Independents are more proactive on innovative projects, and cheaper on big, simple ones. Labc are left with, and happy with, the routine smaller projects, and are cheaper with them. I feel yours comes in that category.

The outlet pipe is usually 100 to 150mm below the inlet. The change can be anywhere within, controlled by pipes or baffles. So don't assume the inside water is at outlet level but it's not far off. But are you linking a new soakaway area to the existing, or taking an extra pipe from the septic tank to the new area? Isn't the former all you need to be doing? It would be interesting to know the context. Why is it to be extended?

Can you answer my query on the beam? Suspended ceilings go up a grade of protection if the tiles are clipped in There are other easy ways yo protect it too, all provable.

I don't see any purpose in shiwing any contempt for the bco. You just want a tick and sign-off

They want you to show them what it will look like, in picture form, easy to understand. It suggests that they are conceened that it might look out of place or overbearing. It is your opportunity to show them it isn't. My business had to do this several times. We selected the views that either concerned the planners or neighbours and took photos. Then our inhouse architect generated 3d views of the building from that, or these, spots. Then one is photoshopped into the other. If your design is already done in a 3d design suite then this is easy. What is your position on this? Used a designer or diy?

Not me either but i have helped some unfortunate tenants of a housing association to get them replaced by ashp. So I am predisposed against them in most cases.. I know they are sold where they are no good. Ok into hot rock like norway, or a warmly flowing aquifer. The last time i went to a seminar, the industry was admitting that the ground has to be heated in the summer.

You've lost my interest now. What is the point of making energy, af huge expense, and of wasting it? It sounds as if someone is trying to sell you lots of stuff More pv than you can use, electric rads, and much bigger heat pumps than you need.

On fire protecton. Perhaps i can help. Protection tends to be overspecified because it sells stuff If the steel is very chunky or is already protected to some extent it may not need more . A photo would help You mention tiles. Are these ceiling tiles in a grid? Generally fire rated

Hi . Firstly just checking. Is this a new discussion or linked to the ones above?

I like how the depot workers have pride in being sustainability workers. They get, of course, first dibs on stuff they fancy. Reuse being above recycle in the hierarchy that's fair enough. My dad used to always come back with a stack of barely broken toys, which he would fix in moments and give to charity or jumble sales.

I don't agree. Perhaps it depends where you ask. The vast majority of reviews are favourable, not that the electric rad industry would agree publicly.

I was asked to advise a county council on this. They did understand this risk buy there was some barrier they couldn't or wouldn't explain. My best guess us that when it is very easy, the small builders and house clearers abandon skips and do enormous amounts of rubbish go to the transfer stations. I suggested selling vouchers at about skip cost, am cheaper if easy to recycle. and it was considered but never implemented. The real answer is forensic investigation of fly tipping followed by seizure of vehicles and jail. But the penalties are light, as for anything in the scrap/ waste businesses.

Our conversion is 400m2. Single phase appears to be plenty. We had an expensive option to convert to 3 phase but after study and advice (thanks @ProDavestuck with what we have. It will cope comfortably without the aid of solar, which we may integrate later. I have seen some of the marketing for electric rads.....it was lying basically. I had a business connection who was passionate about sustainability but she didnt understand the basic energy in = energy out principle. Talked her out of it eventually. I think the misleading bits were, the abuse of the term 'efficiency' and the constant references to aluminium, controllability, and ' German' which were all true, but not the main point.

I meant running cost. A very expensive way to heat a space. . Solar panels not much use on a winters night so mains power all the way. Tell us more. Who has suggested using electric radiators?

But you won't like the cost. Ignore all marketing nonsense about it being economical or sustainable......simply not true. Ashp will multiply the electric input into energy output by 4 or 5. You can distribute the heat by rads or air ducting if you don't want ufh.

Welcome. You've come to the right place. There is lots about barns on here already.. Have you got planning permission?

You'll never see anyone work so hard. Usually servicing 2 brickies. He brings bricks to exactly where they want them*, plus mortar as required ( brickies shouts Pug, Muck, Stuff or the local term.) Cleans the mixer on completion. First thing in the morning he gets out of the van, running, to get the mixer going. * which might be up a ladder with a hod.