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    Building Project Manager/Contractor

    Hi I have a full planning for a large detached. Had a couple of quotes from local contractors (waiting for more quotes) for Labour only. The difference between two is £40k. Huge difference so far but will wait to see what others quotessay. Even the lowest quotes could be reduced so I say...
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    New Build floor types

    Hi I'm building a detached house. Would concrete slab be a better choice over beam and block for ground floor? Also, should the first floor be beam and block or floorboards? I'm considering underfloor heating for both floors. Any comments on this? Thanks
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    Passive House

    Hi I didn't know what passive foundation was so I did some research and learnt a little about passive house and Passivehaus standard. Do I really need to meet the Passivehaus standard or would passive foundation, ground source heating and solar panels be sufficient to keep the house warm...
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    Beam and block, and beam and EPS blocks

    Hi I'm fortunate enough to own a plot of land with full planning permission to build a large 5/6 bedroom detached house with internal garage. I've been researching the different types of floors and I think I've shortened my list to beam and block or EPS blocks (e.g Tetris, Litecast, etc)...
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    bosch exxcel 1200 express won't spin

    Hi A few days ago, I bought a used (old) Bosch Exxcel 1200 Express. I didn't test it at the sellers house. I trusted the seller that it works (Will think twice next time) but it doesn't seem to work now. All buttons, LEDs, light up as they should. When I select any washing option (wash, spin...
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