Recent content by ash_scotland88

Let's see the cost of insulation rise, either by supplier or by "aprroved government fitter" That is how these grants typically work, make the public think they're getting a good deal.

Council can't be everywhere at every time, they rely on poeple reporting. If theres nothing online then I'd think it's not got planning and maybe the neighbors are ignorant. By what you're saying is say it's an illegal build and I'd hate to think of the potential damp issues in that 2inch gap...

How is this different to the previous thread? The bathroom is barely wider than bedroom3 and only a metre longer, you say you can't lose the cupboard and move boiler (why not?) So your have pretty much useless space there as part of a potential bedroom. Why is an attic extension not viable? I...

https://ibb.co/Mf8Dqt6 Excuse the fat finger fone sketching. Is this an option? Not sure on scales/dimensions would need to draw it out properly.

Is making a whole into a diamond shape an option? Think the holes in my crawl space are like that.

Not an expert, yet. Have you spoken to the local council or building control officer? If not do not is my advice. I'm also not 100% what your asking. Scottish building standards/regs stipulate minimum requirements regarding "activity zones" and your two designers would be making sure this is...

As far as I can gather is. Structural engineer has told you it will be X amount to make the house safe for conversion. This is too much for you so you're asking if it structuraly needs to be made safe. How much do you value your children's life? Also not getting building regs/structural sign...

Looking at our extension plans and we're looking at keeping our boiler, just moving it. I previously thought you can't run UFH and radiators off a single zone CH system due to flow rates and how UFH works. Some more reading appears to be telling me otherwise using diverter valves. Can anybody...

Speak to an architectural technician, savings can typically be had there. I might have a break down of our architects cost to give you a rough guide, but need emails on a PC for that.

Is it Taylor Wimpey? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47816530

Our house is a brick built 50s semi. Neighbours TV is a "constant" distracting loud muffle when it's on, we've spoken to him before but it would end up being a daily occurance. It's loud but not clear. We know hisTV is hung on the party wall so it's projecting directly back into us to the point...

For those wondering. Cabled up the extractor yesterday, works fine. Put in conduit too, the last 3cm is unprotected as there was a wooden "lintel" in place against the ceiling, but enough room to still put the cables into the attic and hidden once plastered over. If that makes sense? Also...

Cheers. When you say white oval this is PVC?

So, shall I put cable in conduit or not?... What do the pro's/more experienced professionals recommend?

Sorry lack of typing put my whole answer. Isolator switch above the door. Because it's not a recognised zone already although following a vertical route?