East Devon Build

[Jimbouk]

Evening, just discovered the forum...

 

I have recently started a build project in East Devon close to the Exe estuary. A timber frame build, clad in cedar, lots of glazing to a South Westerley aspect, making the most of the view and solar gain, which will hopefully be controlled in the Summer by a 2m roof overhang...

 

For those of you that like time lapse videos I have some footage of work to date at

 

http://www.exe.holiday

 

I fear this forum will encourage project scope creep, I'm now investigating MHRV systems....

[Guest Alphonsox]

Welcome to the forum - that looks like a great spot for a build.

 

Lots of MVHR experience in these parts - please post any questions you've got.

[Bitpipe]

Welcome - MVHR is a must if your build is airtight and you have windows without trickle vents etc. Above 2 air changes / hour (ACH) it won't work that well from a heat recovery pov but will still deliver fresh air and remove stale air.

 

Do you have any airtightness provision?

[Crofter]

My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO.

[SteamyTea]

2 hours ago, Crofter said:

My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO.

Is there not a risk that the MVHR will draw in smoky air?

[joe90]

1 minute ago, SteamyTea said:

Is there not a risk that the MVHR will draw in smoky air?

Not if the flue draws well and works properly ( not like the neighbour over on the GBF)?

[Nickfromwales]

2 hours ago, Crofter said:

My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO.

Probably best to mention that your building the forums smallest house

Welcome aboard Jimbo. Check out the various threads that related to your enquiries and glean what you can. There is a hell of a lot of sound, impartial and honest advice here.....both the good and the mistakes, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride

 

[Crofter]

27 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said:

Probably best to mention that your building the forums smallest house

 

 

Guilty m'lud... although the systems are sized for 150m2 as a minimum, so there should be economies of scale to be had.

[Ferdinand]

IN this area .. Mansfield .. Jewsons specialise.

 

I have about 4 within a few miles, but only one of them has an extensive roofing selection.

 

Not sure what difference that makes to price.

[Jimbouk]

Thanks for the welcome! I'll start my mhrv questions in the relevant forum...