CalvinHobbes

Thanks, I think thats a great idea with possibly 2 ropes considering I might need a separate data cable. As I understand it the new chargers have to be smart. I saw this but have already been told go for cat 8 and which can use cat 7 or 6 end points. I would like to be able to charge the car at minimum 22kwh but considering we will have single phase not sure if thats poss. https://www.doncastercables.com/cables/17/78/EV-Ultra/Power-and-data-connectivity-combined-in-one-cable--CAT5-/

Unsure which section to post this in but the digger is there, everything is getting levelled. Trenches for electrics, drainage going in but I want to add one for charging an electric car. Should I put in the actual cable or would it be better to do just underground ducting?? Also if you tell me cable, which kind? Thanks

Really well done, very inspiring.

Thank you, 2 homes are going up there. One for my family with a granny flat and the other for my sister. We have lived in the neighbourhood for years and the neighbours are lovely.

Edit to add the requested pics,the last one is obviously from today. Wood etc was stripped before it was tumbled, I had it boarded over christmas because I was concerned a child could get in. The last pic was at the end when the discussion was re the fill and considering levelling up the garden at the front. Up to now you would need a rope on your back when using a lawnmower. The old driveway was to the front left but you would need a tractor to get up it. Total clutch wrecker. I will try and pull some footage too.

Just looking at the weather forecast and trying to work out timings. Cottages came down today - it was thrilling. An 8 tonne digger made mincemeat of them. [Mod note: I've merged the two threads on the same topic, so responses might seem to not quite follow on as you remember. The duplicate post (this one with photos) is a few posts down]

Ah right - thank you.

Please can you tell me does my name have to be on the invoice for the vat reclaim at the plant hire place or is it enough if the address is referenced and my bank card or credit card is used?

Thanks, the advice here is indeed so good. The depth of knowledge, patience and tolerance for what must read as silly questions is considerable. I try to do things the right way, hence my badly phrased question so it honestly doesn't bother me if anyone including planners see it. I love BH and have spent a long time reading through old threads. Often the humour is wicked and I find myself laughing too loudly for a house full of sleeping people. My dad started this self build planning with us and he had a lot of experience developing property. He passed so tbh I can almost hear him in some of the posts I read.

Sorry, primarily I just wanted to know can you keep steps in the garden? If it's dicey - they will go and frankly be replaced. They lead to a little gate which is in the approved plans. The tree stumps aren't a worry because of their position. The fir is on the perimeter at a point which will eventually form an entrance but not initially and the fruits are to the sides. The sycamore was small but it understandably annoyed a neighbour too so it's got to go. The cottages must go because they have dry rot.

It will be marked out on Wednesday.

So the 2 cottages are stripped ready to get the heave ho as hard core on the drive. There are about 5 tree roots to dig up too (Fir, pear,2 apple and a sneaky sycamore). Trenches to be dug and a slope at front to factor in. Question: when clearing site - what do you not have to clear? Is it everything above ground must go but fences/exterior walls onto perimeter are ok? What about steps going down to the road between the cottages?

It's stunning. Our roof will be similar but the architect has specified zinc. The composite looks tremendous. You are so neat!

Tesla batteries I thought allowed you to use them when the grid fails. Their software lets the grid pay you for 10% rental too that they can draw in when it's needed. When will other companies catch up?

Thanks for the recommendations. I will chase it up. Just had a scam phone call re insulation wanted ad I put on gumtree. Bloody hell he claimed to be Neil Johnson and was offering 42 sheets of 150mm kingspan for £165!! Yeah I know, if it's too good to be true it is. Anyway the bugger is still calling me. He sent me an invoice from his company - I called them and they knew nothing about him of course. They have passed it to the police.

Thanks, kinda thinking i wont risk buying it in case its deemed unsuitable or makes the u value worse. I hadn't considered the compressive strength.

Does floorboard insulation vary from Kooltherm? Looking at an ad on gumtree for the latter. Also can we use insulation we get off gumtree if it matches the description or is the equivalent of ? Also can we add 2 different mm depths to get the right one? I see you can buy 40mm floorboard insulation. Will it matter if it means there are 2 levels of foil? Sorry for all the questions!

electric windows, bluetooth, cruise control........but it hasn't a mirror behind the visor. 💄

So in my quest for a van (ended up with Ford transit) I was told beware french makes who have had a gear oil change that wasn't oil by the manufacturer. Its inevitably too heavy and it will lay down after 3000 miles. Apparently some people realise after they have done it and sell it on.

Thanks Peter I did need to hear that

This is why I am getting it, nearly tempted to go that bit further and get them...https://www.gumtree.com/p/building-insulation/extratherm-insulation-/1448892596 bah just checked architect wants 150mm thick Kingspan Thermaroof TR26

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 6 speed manual NO VAT. Psv'd to June 2023. Going to see it tomorrow

Thought about that, need a car with a tow hitch though. I drive an electric which is totally unsuitable.

Budget is tight so it's between this https://www.gumtree.com/p/vans/vauxhall-vivaro-panel-van-2012-manual-1995-cc-/1448828593 and https://jftrucksandvans.com/stock/mar-2013-3488-no-vatnissan-nv200-1-5-dci-89-se-van/ I drove one years ago when my dad had a shop. Getting it to help get stuff from gumtree, builders merchants etc. Really just need it to last a year...but stay legal