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hi Guys thanks so much for the comments and advice - i think i have a handle on what im going to include. At the end of the day, i guess its all about getting the balance right! thanks guys! G

hi Thermo thanks for the advice - good tip. Ill try and make some calls. Cheers G

Would this mean that if the work carried on past a certain date, 5% is the penalty and then an additional amount for every week beyond that? Sorry to be a pain! Yes, just the thing i want to avoid. the last thing i would want is a rush job and for them to lose interest in the project...

Hi Noseall and thanks for the comments. I think im ok with the pricinple, its the amount i have no clue about and i dont want to go into these kind of discussions clueless. have you any idea what percentage i should use for my 'bet'! cheers G

hi noseall. Cant imagine progressing a project without telling them! how could i make that happen! The builders are known to me and i have seen some of their work so i intend to have a very open relationship. I may also include some 'gain sharing' options in there too for things like ontime...

Hi Can anyone advise what are acceptable/standard penalty clauses in contracts? I have looked through the standard JCT contract but it is helpfully blank where the suggested amounts shoult be. If anyone can shed any light on what the typical amounts are and how they work - i.e. weekly...

Hi Why is the chipboard insufficient in this case? We are looking to lay natural stone in our new upstairs extension and the 'floor' is the treated 18m T&G chipboard. Is it not strong enough? Ir is it that despite being treated, its not moisture resistant enough? Any comments would help...

Hi As novices we didnt know any better either and are soon to embark on putting travertine down. In our last project, the flooring was 'treated' T&G chipboard which we were advised would be fine! We had a guy come in and do the fitting and tile laying, including underfloor heating. We...

Hi you mentioned the Collins DIY book - is that the title? Im about to have a go at laying travertine and the book sounds like a good guide? Any tips on good sources for 'how to's' for travertine would be great. thanks for your help! Cheers F

Hi John, thanks very much for the prompt response! You made my night! And put my mind at rest :) Cheers, Gareth.

Hi, apologies if this a dumb question but im new here! Im having an extension built and for a number of frustrating reasons its slow going. The project stalled for a while after the brickwork had been done and the insulation put into the cavity. Since then though, things have stalled and the...