Surfiejim Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Thanks for letting me join We have outline for a detached dwelling in our village of St Agnes. I'm looking at ICF and like Isotex but haven't ruled out other ICF or other construction methods. I have some skills as have previously completed a self build and I also have a carpenter on board. Ease of construction and a near passive finish is the goal. Cost is important also. Any advice, pros/cons or support would be greatly appreciated. I also need to start thinking about the roof?? Flat site. Easy access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Welcome. Any plans to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jamie Kent said: also need to start thinking about the roof Welcome Large and South facing, with integrated PV. And good gutters because if you can see the beacon it is about to rain, if you can't see it, it is raining. More seriously, have you any restrictions on the build concerning sewage and services (at least no gas to worry about). Edited May 13, 2022 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfiejim Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Hi Steamy Tea. I guess you know the area well? What is this "gas" you speak of ?? ... 😉 Services "should be Ok" ! Unfortunately the gables will run North/South- although the house next door is the same and is doing well with PV on the west side. Iceverge: design is currently being finalised for detailed PP. I hoping to insulated and air tight well enough to get away with ASHP and a Log burn boost for the depths of winter, I'll probably go with a mix of PV and Solar Thermal/heat store if I can get it to look ok. If anyone can suggest a better solution I'd be happy to consider anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Have you seen r-wall ICF in Bude it’s similar to polar wall in Exeter. Not sure how these too differ from each other. We’re hoping for ICF no planing permission yet hopefully applying soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hi, When you looking at Isotex you should consider Velox systems and Durisol, similar concept Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM2015 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Take a trip to any of the half dozen or so Nudura builds in St Agnes. Pretty sure at least on is in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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