CalvinHobbes

A builder suggested we change from standing seam on the plans to tile if we want to save money. Still awaiting quotes re standing seam but in the even it was too high could we use tiles instead without having to go through planning?

Thanks, that makes sense.

What is the fastest charge you can get from single phase? Like if you have a 100 amp supply then is a 22kw not running at 32 amps? Or is that just wishful thinking?

Ah fair, good job.

Er is that true? A digger we had in knocked a stay on our land which led to a cable hanging from the pole, I had to get the electric fella out to tie it up again. I was thinking I might get a bill, so you think I won't?

That looks great, really impressed and you were able to put solar panels on it too. I thought some non metal roofing wouldn't allow that.

The plans say 'VMZINC ventilated roof standing seam roof system: VMZINC PLUS standing seam roofing on 18mm exterior grade WBP plywood screw fixed to 50 x 50mm treated s/w battens fixed in line with rafters to provide 50mm deep ventilation path on VMZINC membrane laid in accordance with the manufacturers instructions over rafters of prefabricated trusses. Zinc roofing system to be detailed by VMZINC & agreed with Architect prior to ordering of material' Also To underside of sloped and flat ceilings provide 15mm plasterboard with skim finish fixed to 35 x 50mm s/w battens to provide 50mm deep service cavity over Pro Clima Intello Plus airtight vapour control memebrane with all joints lapped min 150mm & sealed with Pro Clima Tescon Vana airtight adhesive tape on 50mm thick Xtratherm / Kingspan PIR rigid insulation board (t/c 0.022W/mk) fixed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions to underside of the rafters. Airtight barrier to be turned down wall and sealed per manufacturers recommendations. Completely fill between rafters with Isover Metac Roll 031 (t/c 0.031W/mk).

The architect gave us a zinc roof but it's too darn expensive. What is the least expensive alternative? Also he said we can use other things as long as they don't effect the u value. The roofer suggested trocal, waiting on a price, has it a better or worse u value?

Just printed that out - it's going on the fridge. Wise words.

I was in signing off my own self employed books and ran it by accountant. It was a big no. Hence todays announcement of him getting a new career. Tbf he was struggling with a medical isssue too. Probably best for everyone concerned, he doubted he would be able to finish the build.

Spoke to a neighbour who is an excellent builder but only works for big companies in the big smoke. He told me to employ each stage separately, a groundworker, get someone to do the blocks, roof etc and to use good people. Them spoke to relation who is a QS for a highly thought of development firm who totally agreed, he is giving me contacts including a site manager who is on a sabbatical from them for a few months. He suggested we employ him a day or 2 a week. I honestly think this is a blessing, it was just hard to see it earlier today.

We had really only started and he had done a small retaining wall but he explained he felt it was too much physically and was changing career. Fair enough really, he apologised for leaving us in the lurch. Ah well I guess best to know early. Gut punch though.

Bumping this in hope.

Also when I say rubble, what is the max size of bit of rubble? Can a full brick go in? Or is it just pea shingle until the earth? Sorry for the bad terminology.

So onsite So onside and looking at the retaining wall with drain at bottom. So fill will be 180cm and i know we need an inspection chamber with risers and a restricted lid behind the wall. Can anyone tell me what the layers are above? How much pea shingle do you use? Can I use any rubble before the earth?

Just had a chat with the building control officer who was supposed to be coming out on Monday (I delayed it). It was very helpful. So now going to go back to the architect and ask for the drainage plan. It just has felt too on the hoof. I know,fail to plan, plan to fail.

Our builder who is looking for a mortgage doesn't have a few years self employment books - he is back working after an injury where he was off for 2 years and the bank staff member told him to ask us to employ him (presumably ft). I will be in with accountant tomorrow but I detest banks, even if I gave him a contract he would need to have been on it for a year. Has anyone else been asked similar? Again I hate banks.

Thanks for the heads up Conor. I thought this was just replacement so they wouldn't have to.

Also there is an old clay pipe under road we are joining with the new pvc, I am wary of doing it with cement as I have seen before. Will measure and go to plumbers merchants.

Thanks, historically we have had issues at the bottom with blockages. I think the issue is the gradient, bluntly I suspect the water runs too fast and solids get a chance to harden. I will ensure they check it today and if necessary do a backdrop. I have been look at part h regs too.

Bumping in the hope someone with ground working knowledge will see. Our digger man had an accident at the weekend (not on site) so would just like to check this.

Hello, a wee question. On the photo below you will see where we had to dig out the old clay pipe. The old entrance will be getting a retaining wall and hard core will go in topped with clay so it matches the level of the rest of the garden. At the other side of the plot, in my sisters plot there is what I think is a backdrop drain (also clay and needs replaced). So would you put the soil pipe higher up in our former drive with a backdrop drain or would you renew the old one and cover it at that level? Incidentally we must have half a dozen robins dive bombing every time the digger bucket moves, coming back up with mouthfuls of worms.

Thanks

So this was constructed at the agreed location for our temporary consumer unit. However , the notes have this diagram with a ref to ESI standard. Will ours be acceptable?

Please can you tell me what these abbreviations mean on a plan? Guessing FL is floor level? Is RL roof level? What is EL?