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Hi, New Self Build in Cornwall


Kernow

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Hi everyone,

Thought I would introduce myself. 
We are shortly about to be starting a new self build of our family home in North Cornwall (detailed planning is in at the minute). 
 

We will be doing 90% of the works ourselves, I’m a roofer/builder by trade so hopefully know what we’re getting into. But we have never undertaken anything on this scale before.

 

Hopefully I’ll be able to offer a bit of advice to others, as I know I will definitely be after some myself. 
 

Below are our plans if anyone is interested. 
 

 
 

 

1904 03 P3.pdf

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14 hours ago, Kernow said:

We will be doing 90% of the works ourselves, I’m a roofer/builder by trade so hopefully know what we’re getting into. But we have never undertaken anything on this scale before.

 

Welcome! It will be interesting to hear how you find it as you go. 

 

On may build, which is starting in the spring, I am hoping to do quite a lot of the work myself too… but without the benefit of any of your building experience I hasten to add.

 

Good luck with the planning!

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22 hours ago, Markblox said:

Nice design, Is it passive? TF?


Thanks, not passive, but hoping to be near that level of insulation and air tightness. 

Current thoughts are for a DIY insulated slab foundation with ICF walls. 
 

21 hours ago, SteamyTea said:

Welcome.

Further West than you.

Are you a local?

 

Yes, the plot is only a few miles from our current house, going into a static on site when it sells. 

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