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This is the bit that looks tricky. If I can't figure it out, then I will probably resort to just using the clamps and rails

I am always talking to myself as it is, so no worries on that front.

You have to think outside the box

I having been looking at the GSE technical drawings in relation to fitting them with a standing seam roof and I think I might have an idea for how it could work. They currently show it as follows But I am thinking, that if you were to raise the standing seam roof up to the level of the part marked 'connection covering'. Which is achievable as the standing seam will sit on battens + OSB, whilst the GSE will sit on just horizontal battens attached to the rafters, then you already have a height differential. If you did this, then you could in theory bin the connection covering and simply run the standing seam panel under the solar panel bracket and then have a 90 degree fold down. This would then make the panels look more sat into the roof. I just need to see how it would work with the flashing by the ridge. Running the panels down to the gutter line would also look quite neat as well.

I could run it over the surface for the static, but not for the house. The existing tank has been drained and has now not been used for over 12 months, so if I do just simply decommission it, then I am sure that by now, the soil should have reached a level which should not pose a health risk. Is does also indicate that the risk, as @Nickfromwales stated is from petrochemicals.

Thanks for your comment. Yes, they are taking the proverbial ****. Estimators online gave me a labour quote or around 20K for all masonry works up to plate. The £9600 is an insult and the guy knew that I had worked in construction when I was younger. No idea what he was thinking.

So my most recent quote of 60k for below DPC and then up to plate is a bit steep 😂

I am having a real dilemma regarding getting our site configured for a static caravan. There is a 1000 gallon septic tank already on site, but unfortunately, when I pulled the trench for the new water main I pulled through the drainage field pipe. The pipe was not perforated soil pipe like you use nowadays, but the flexible drainage pipe with slots all over it. The reason it's causing a headache, is for the following reason a) it would be much easier if we could simply connect the caravan to the existing septic tank. This would save me having to install the new plant and drainage field now and run 34m pipe from the caravan to the new tank. It would also enable us to get living on site quickly and without having to renew our rental tenancy. b) The main concern is that the new water main pipe is running under the existing drainage field and I am now thinking whether I should have installed barrier pipe instead of MDPE. Or whether I don't need to worry as you won't get contamination through the pipe unless it's oil based products that are in the soil.

I have a load of chunky rubble, from a huge concrete slab that was broken up. I suspect that you want to use hardcore or something like 20mm gravel that won't settle over time?

I too need to decommission one on our plot shortly. All the literature states "You need an expert" Yawn. I have had the tank emptied, but I am now wondering whether I should have also had it jetted, or whether it's a case of just cracking on.

I must admit, I do like "Vertical distribution". Not heard that term before.

This is what we too have now concluded.

Just received another quote from a building contractor and not only is it 30k more than the last, but it includes 9k for a Foreman. When I used to labour as a youngster for a two brickies, the only time I remember there being a Foreman on site was when we working on large projects, eg schools or hospitals. (Rant alert) - All I want, is a 2 * 1 gang who can build the shell up to plate and do a good job. Here is the prelims Basically that 60k to build a 200m2 house with attached single storey double garage.

If anyone is still interested, I reached out to GSE and the sent me the PDF files below. I found them helpful. IR-ZJD-MeO v2.pdf CAL-XXX-1x10 Ply_Zinc Po_1000.pdf

I have been researching standing seam at great length and have looked at Catnic and others, but I received a quote from Our Successful Projects | Roofing Supply Store UK | Pagurek today and I must say it beats the others very nicely. I have no affiliation to them, but they have some good resources in relation to installation and it's a click fit system too.

That is my experience as well now. Given they are basically coming in at the same price, I just need to decide whether I want to go for aluminium or timber ali-clad. I like the better U values of al-clad, but I think I prefer the aluminium for the thinner sight lines.

I am keen to hear about the GSE as like you say, it negates slate or standing seam for a large area. Haven't found any online resources that are detailed enough to understand how you install GSE with standing seam.

That is correct. The solar PV quote was just to see how much it would cost and I cannot afford it.

I take your point. I am really interested in fitting standard PV panels using the GSE tray system. It makes complete sense to effectively use the panels as a roof covering as opposed to fitting a roof underneath.

I don't follow why it will cost you more. If they zero rate the VAT, haven't you just not paid VAT on the purchase?

So we have had a quote for both aluminium and aluminium timber cladding. The aluminium quote for supply only is surprisingly 2.5k more, but when I then apply the 10% August discount (not sure it's a real discount) and the installation cost which is 3.5k cheaper, the aluminium offering is 5k less. I was always told aluminium clad is more expensive as it's a better product and the U values are lower, so now I'm sceptical about the aluminium quote and wondering whether I could reduce the installation cost of the aluminium timber cladding by installing the smaller 1.1m*1.2m ones myself. The ali-clad installation cost for 60m2 is nearly 27% of the cost of the doors and windows!

These are the bonded panels and not sure who is creaming off the 9.5k

I have just discovered the GSE panel option, but there is very little information regarding using them with standing seam roofing sheets. Keen to hear if anyone has an update or a resource which shows how this can be achieved. I suspect that by using conventional solar PV panels and GSE, you can save a small fortune over solar PV bonded to standing seam sheets.

This is a potentially interesting option. I had a quote back today for having PV bonded onto the seam sealed roofing sheets prior to installation and for 8.5Kw it is £10.5k. I am keen to understand what you are paying for your PV and how much the materials are to mount the PV cells. I am planning on fitting the seam sealed roof myself and that is coming in at ~ £50/m2 supply only. Do you have a link to the PV supplier you are using?

I did look for it, but could not find it. Will that be cheaper than going the grant route?