Hi Buildhub community

[Nikky J]

First time self builders in Bedfordshire, hoping to start in 2022 after 15 years of dreaming.

Here's the technical bit, so far. We got planning permission in 2019 on a rural plot, 191m2 footprint (2-storey-ish?! due to planning!!), have decided on timber frame (appointing designer/manufacturer this week), but all the rest is TBC. As with many on this forum, hoping to beat building regs, airtight/well insulated design but not passivhaus, decent glazing etc, but all is currently TBC, so looking forward to getting advice and being part of this community.

[NSS]

26 minutes ago, Nikky J said:

First time self builders in Bedfordshire, hoping to start in 2022 after 15 years of dreaming.

Here's the technical bit, so far. We got planning permission in 2019 on a rural plot, 191m2 footprint (2-storey-ish?! due to planning!!), have decided on timber frame (appointing designer/manufacturer this week), but all the rest is TBC. As with many on this forum, hoping to beat building regs, airtight/well insulated design but not passivhaus, decent glazing etc, but all is currently TBC, so looking forward to getting advice and being part of this community.

 

Welcome, you'll find many dreamers here. The trick is avoiding the nightmares, but it sounds like you at least know the direction you're aiming to travel in. We built 165m2 TF with similar aspirations. Detail is everything and will result in the dream becoming a reality. Good luck ?

[ToughButterCup]

1 hour ago, Nikky J said:

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, but all is currently TBC, so looking forward to getting advice and being part of this community.

 

Welcome and good luck.

We've been at it for six years now and most  months I still have to ask She Who Must Confirm to do just that because

 

1 hour ago, NSS said:

... Detail is everything ...

 

For example today: we have a Winter Garden 'inside' the house.

" Oh, didn't I tell you, I need a seed growing rack just there..... "    Trouble is, after all these years,  I still can't resist the smile.