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Is it common practice for a building inspector to ask for an acoustic test to be carried out on a domestic property? following construction.

The construction of the floor between rooms, is concrete Beam and block above that is 30mm celotex type insulation (underfloor heating clipped to this - for room above) then 70mm sand and cement screed, do you think this is probably sufficient for satisfying sound proofing regulations...

Thanks for reply - do i understand correctly the insulation is for sound proofing only?

Hi, does anybody know what the building regs are with regards to ceiling insulation between floors, this is in an extension to an existing property (domestic property - not flats) the rooms concerned are kitchen and bedroom. Thanks

I don't like plastic fascia/barge boards and intend to use softwood - is it best to pre-treat boards prior to priming? also is there a certain quality/type of softwood I should be using to avoid warping splitting etc. Thanks

Thanks for reply, No I'm not using overfascia vents - any thoughts on best material for sofits? would external ply be suitable or maybe silicate board possibly.

When fitting timber fascia boards how much higher than the tops of the rafter feet should they be fastened to take the slate roof . Is it better to use nails (maybe lost heads- to make painting easier i.e. no screw heads to fill) or screws. Also what material is best to use for soffits All...