Selfbuildsarah

I got the impression it was part of the Norrsken installation. Have I got that wrong. I liked the look of Compraband. Was there a reason to avoid?

Forgot to say. Having just watched a YouTube video I think I understand now. Such a huge chunk of the budget so I hope we will be pleased with the result. Thanks for your interest in my post!

Thank you Nick. 19 windows and 5 doors from Norrsken. We are hands off. Timber frame, part render, part timber cladding. Quote from Norrsken “We normally quote for external fine silicone, assuming foam + rough silicone install. The only reason its’ optional is that it is done after install and some customer choose their builder to do this later and also not all other suppliers include this in their quote hence we like to specify this price. External fine silicone is not required when using compriband tape so if you had a discussion with your architect then you can let us know during order process as this is one of the points my colleagues will discuss with you and they are the same price. I attach a document that might help you or your architect. Newbuild timberframe should be absolutely fine for compriband.”

Timber cladding on some walls, render on others. Why would the silicone be an optional extra?

We are juggling window quotes at the moment. What fun! Can someone please explain the taping, silicone stuff to me? The company we favour has silicone as an optional extra. Do we need this? We will not be hands on but I would like to understand the process. Thank you

Thank you

We are planning to be triple glazed throughout our new build using good quality windows. I would like a stable door at the back of the house onto the garden but they only make a double glazed version (no idea why). The door will be off the small utility room. How much might it affect the thermal efficiency?

Can I see your walkout balconies please! Any recommendations for installers? Thanks all

Seen many pie charts in Buildit magazines and the like, showing the cost percentages of building timber frame, plumbing, electrics, kitchen, flooring etc but has anyone compiled their own after the event? It would be very interesting to see examples of actual percentages. Don’t be shy. Own up. I know you’re out there!

We are hoping to have an etched glass, single slider to separate the kitchen from dining room and a double slider from dining room into the hall of our planned new build. These would be left open a fair bit of the time giving an open-plan look/feel. Might there be an issue with fire regs? Does anyone have any thoughts or experience of this please? Thank you

Do you know what this finish is called. Struggling to find info. Might give orange a miss though!

Visited Scandia Hus recently and saw a very fine resin bound driveway at one of their show homes. Has anyone used similar or has an opinion on this. We don’t really like the coarser textures we’ve seen but this was perfect.

Hi Alan, they have just revised this as the developers have said they are now phasing the build. In what way this affects things I’m not sure but CIL officer has said we also need to do a Form 6 now. We are away on hols at the moment. Will update when we get home. Like you, will send one anyway. Can’t be too careful.

Interestingly we have been told we do not need to complete a Form 6 commencement notice as we are considered part of the whole site.