Just Finished - Thanks for all the Help and Advice !

[bob the builder 2]

Hi All

 

Well its been quite a journey ...

 

House is finished (a year after moving in!!) with only the never ending snag list to sort ...

 

Thanks for all those who have posted and replied to my many questions 

 

Bob (now an officially retired self builder !)

[Jilly]

Looks great! Well done. 

[jack]

Likely looking home, well done!

 

Enjoy the rest.

[IanR]

Very sharp, sits perfectly in its rural setting.

[goodbyegti]

I love the flint work! A stunning effort all round.

[garrymartin]

  On 18/07/2024 at 21:49, goodbyegti said:

I love the flint work! A stunning effort all round.

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Couldn't agree more. Stunning. Great work Bob.

 

Have you ever discussed the project details and financials on Buildhub? Would be great to understand a little more about the project, layout, size, and build costs

[bob the builder 2]

  On 19/07/2024 at 07:42, garrymartin said:

Couldn't agree more. Stunning. Great work Bob.

 

Have you ever discussed the project details and financials on Buildhub? Would be great to understand a little more about the project, layout, size, and build costs

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It is a timber frame with passive principles applied (sensibly!)  , Aluminium roof (part slate), ASHP / UFH / Triple glazing, totalling about 6000sq ft over three stories plus garage - all done with day rate subbies and frame company - we PM'ed and did the demo, site prep, garden and about 12moths labouring plus H&S ourselves - Flint was on surecav and cladding cyberian larch 

 

More than happy to answer any questions 

 

Bob 

[G and J]

Congrats - looks fab.

 

Would love to see the detail of the rainwear/larch cladding area.

[G and J]

  On 19/07/2024 at 09:54, bob the builder 2 said:

 

It is a timber frame with passive principles applied (sensibly!)  , Aluminium roof (part slate), ASHP / UFH / Triple glazing, totalling about 6000sq ft over three stories plus garage - all done with day rate subbies and frame company - we PM'ed and did the demo, site prep, garden and about 12moths labouring plus H&S ourselves - Flint was on surecav and cladding cyberian larch 

 

More than happy to answer any questions 

 

Bob 

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Oh, and I know most peeps are too polite to ask, but what sort of overall cost (after vat reclaim) are you looking at?  We’re following a similar approach on a much smaller scale and actually achieved cost, even when build detail is very different, is informative. 

[Pocster]

Looks awesome !

So @bob the builder 2 now that you’ve finished and obviously bored …. Care to help out on my project ?

[Pocster]

Is this bit a sex dungeon cunningly disguised as a garage ?

[Pocster]

Sometimes things just work out perfectly don’t they …

[G and J]

  On 19/07/2024 at 14:42, Pocster said:

Looks awesome !

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At least I do agree with one part of your recent posts.    

[bob the builder 2]

HI - here is a snap of the cladding - its Siberian larch (which we just managed to get before stocks dried up) - from recollection its 70mm-x20mm board on board - spent ages working through style options and ended up matching a national trust property building in Ireland that had its own saw mill - so its the smallest cheapest way to go but i think also has the nicest look bar a shadow gap which is another long story !

 

 

 

[G and J]

  On 19/07/2024 at 15:35, bob the builder 2 said:

HI - here is a snap of the cladding - its Siberian larch (which we just managed to get before stocks dried up) - from recollection its 70mm-x20mm board on board - spent ages working through style options and ended up matching a national trust property building in Ireland that had its own saw mill - so its the smallest cheapest way to go but i think also has the nicest look bar a shadow gap which is another long story !

 

 

 

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It looks lovely.  Have you a cross section of the eaves showing the hidden guttering and associated detail?

[IanR]

So, @bob the builder 2, tell me about your drive edging.

 

What height is that steel edging you have used (ie. how deep does it go?) and what's it set in? I'd convinced myself I couldn't get away with staking it into the earth and would need a mortar base.

 

In fact, have you got a section of the build up, including edge detail. Is the topping granite chipping? 
 

[bob the builder 2]

here are a couple of snaps - i have been fitting into chalk with no issues 

 

its called everedge and i believe this is the 3mm thick 200mm wide 

 

you can go thinner / less wide if its not going to be driven on by the over eager amazon driver !

 

you can see the type 1 in this picture making up the sub base  - we have black granite booked to fill out another 20mm  leaving c 20mm exposed 

 

Note - make sure you get sharp stone and not round (if you are not going for granite) as this will not work as well for a driveway with any type of slope like me

 

Edited July 19, 2024 by bob the builder 2
more detail

[bob the builder 2]

hidden gutter detail included - just make sure

 

1) air flow (see blue) (note thid design is breaking rule 2 below) 

2) Outer side is lower than inner side (to ensure water flows over the side of the house not into it it the drain blocks)

 

TBH this was a major faf and i am still biting my nails about a blockage !

 

Bob 

example hidden gutter detail.pdfFetching info...

[MikeSharp01]

Great work Bob. 

 

 

[G and J]

  On 19/07/2024 at 19:55, bob the builder 2 said:

hidden gutter detail included - just make sure

 

1) air flow (see blue) (note thid design is breaking rule 2 below) 

2) Outer side is lower than inner side (to ensure water flows over the side of the house not into it it the drain blocks)

 

TBH this was a major faf and i am still biting my nails about a blockage !

 

Bob 

example hidden gutter detail.pdf 408.37 kB · 6 downloads

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Thank you, very illuminating.   Hidden gutters do rather complicate things.

[Dave Jones]

  On 19/07/2024 at 19:55, bob the builder 2 said:

hidden gutter detail included - just make sure

 

1) air flow (see blue) (note thid design is breaking rule 2 below) 

2) Outer side is lower than inner side (to ensure water flows over the side of the house not into it it the drain blocks)

 

TBH this was a major faf and i am still biting my nails about a blockage !

 

Bob 

example hidden gutter detail.pdf 408.37 kB · 6 downloads

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that detail would keep me up at night come the autumn and leaves blowing about.

[G and J]

  On 20/07/2024 at 08:57, Dave Jones said:

 

that detail would keep me up at night come the autumn and leaves blowing about.

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Specifically worrying about water ingress into your wall?

[mjc55]

Looks fab, well done. 

 

How much of the work did you do yourself? 

 

Would second the request for ideas of cost per sq. m. If that is OK.  Would fully understand if this is something you would rather not divulge.

[ChrisInKent]

What a stunning house. What amazing work, you must be chuffed!