March 16Mar 16 On 14/03/2026 at 10:09, Alan Ambrose said: >>> Shall we all make a date for say Thurs March 19th? ? where shall we do this.
March 18Mar 18 12 hours ago, G and J said: It’s gotta be time for a nose round Alan’s site surely? definitely,
March 19Mar 19 On 18/03/2026 at 08:53, LSB said: definitely, Silence, came the stern reply. Oh well, next month maybe. Back to me plumbing. Edited March 19Mar 19 by G and J Fat fingers
March 20Mar 20 Author Sorry, just busy for a few days + BH system never sending any notifications. Pretty much any time is good.
May 12May 12 Author Ah Jill is going to drop in this Thurs after 5, anyone else is welcome too. Site is IP17 2RL and there are only 5 houses in that postcode and one building site...
May 12May 12 Hi Alan, we would love to come, but in a frantic dash for move in at end of May, (no it won't be all finished), so unlikely we'll make it. Hope all is going to plan J
May 19May 19 Author I'm sure there will be another chance ... the basement stuff is happening over the next 3 months 🤐. BTW anyone know a local place with a table saw / band saw / resaw service? I have 12 bits of approx 3m x 100x100mm oak that I need sawn into approx 50x30mm strips.
May 19May 19 2 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: I'm sure there will be another chance ... the basement stuff is happening over the next 3 months 🤐. BTW anyone know a local place with a table saw / band saw / resaw service? I have 12 bits of approx 3m x 100x100mm oak that I need sawn into approx 50x30mm strips. Peggs can do this, they have cut lots for us, assuming that you can move it.
May 20May 20 22 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: In Aldeburgh? The one in Benhall Aldeburgh are metal Brothers who don't get on 🙂
July 15Jul 15 Author As we have not met up in person for a while, I’m interested in how everyone’s getting on?
July 15Jul 15 5 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: As we have not met up in person for a while, I’m interested in how everyone’s getting on? Moved out of rental, moved into new pad. Lots done but fair bit still to do. Even had a week away in our neglected campervan. Back to work next week, worktops being fitted and we will actually move into our bedroom with any luck. No fancoils yet though, so I’m running even more dark pink than normal.
July 16Jul 16 All done apart from driveway gates, a bit of landscaping and some more solar panels on the ground. Moved in in April, 12 month after breaking ground but only because work pressure forced me to get a project manager in, so less of the self-build sadly.
July 16Jul 16 building walls, but at least I can't see over them now. I would love to meet up. I nearly came to yours Geoff last week when I was in Woody, but ran out of time. I had a lovely visit to Alans, very envious of everyones progress
July 16Jul 16 11 hours ago, zzPaulzz said: All done apart from driveway gates, a bit of landscaping and some more solar panels on the ground. Moved in in April, 12 month after breaking ground but only because work pressure forced me to get a project manager in, so less of the self-build sadly. I don’t hold with the ‘do everything yourself or it’s not a self build’ concept. That house wouldn’t be there without you and yours. You’ve shaped it and made it happen. Feel good inside and try and remember not to bore your friends and family too much lol (I, G, fail royally on the last part!)
July 16Jul 16 14 hours ago, zzPaulzz said: All done apart from driveway gates, a bit of landscaping and some more solar panels on the ground. Moved in in April, 12 month after breaking ground but only because work pressure forced me to get a project manager in, so less of the self-build sadly. 12 months after breaking ground is fantastic progress, beat-eth ye-self, upp-eth, not-eth. Time / cost / ‘gonna do it all myself’ ethos often guarantees that ‘time’ goes completely out of the window. Value life, get some help, happy family, what’s there not to like? Any room for a house-warming party for 20k+ members? 😵💫
July 17Jul 17 Author Just started piling here for our basement and trying to get barn 1 watertight-ish. Just ordered the cladding .
July 17Jul 17 2 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: Just started piling here for our basement and trying to get barn 1 watertight-ish. Just ordered the cladding . Mini piles?
July 17Jul 17 27 minutes ago, Alan Ambrose said: Not so mini - 8m to 12m. Fairs fair though, you are building a 3 underground storey defcon 1 bunker system. At least I assume you are at those lengths. And wow, our whole house isn’t as tall as your smallest pile.
July 18Jul 18 12 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: Not so mini - 8m to 12m. Yikes! Last basement job I was supporting with the design etc needed 90 of them….. but thankfully not as deep as yours. I’d still have a basement and hope you’re undeterred! It’s only money
July 18Jul 18 Author @G and J Nah, excavation to 3.5m - I think piles to support excavation are often 2x the excavation depth. >>> It’s only money I guess ... planners wouldn't let us have 2 storey.
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