We have some windows (not Velux) where this is a problem too. I find that we get temporary (a few months) relief by spraying a thick layer of conventional...
... <pandj.munnoch@b...> wrote: " I wonder if friends house will be cold this winter?" There's no reason why they shouldn't be warm.......it's just going to ...
Hi all Just had our SAP rating done from our new house plans... What is generally considered a "good" value ? Want to gauge how well the architect has done his...
I think you can buy insecticide "pens" that you can apply round windows etc, like a marker pen but which is completely clear - kills insects that touch it. ......
We've just added an article on EIB smart home controls to our site.... Submission by Andrew Hempsall and Colin Price Located in a quiet Derbyshire village,...
Hmm, don't really fancy that on the Velux we sleep under! ... From: UK_Selfbuild@... [mailto:UK_Selfbuild@...] On Behalf Of Graham...
Jeffery Hardy
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Nov 1, 2006 12:55 pm
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Correct - they have been discredited by action and pressure from the foam manufacturers.... Which is a bit like British Gas telling you Oil Fired Boilers are...
I've been away with work and before I left the blockies only had a few days blockwork left to complete! I came back last Friday and the steel beams, strapping,...
"the builder is refusing to accept liability!" Then I'd suggest you refuse to write him a cheques... ... From: UK_Selfbuild@... ...
Jeffery Hardy
jeffery.hardy@...
Nov 1, 2006 2:11 pm
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It is now your choice to decide whether the mistake is acceptable - can you live with the decreased height? If not then show him the drawings - show him where...
Unfortunately he only had one or days left of blockwork before pissing off anyway so isn't owed a lot of money - it would cost me more to sack him and get...
I should have said I understand mistakes happen but the thing that is sticking most in my craw is the fact that the builder is being a total tw@t - if he was...
... Suggest you refer him to the case of CGA Brown Ltd v Carr & Or; in essence it's up to him as a tradesman to know when he's building something which isn't...
Under the England and Wales county court small claims procedure, if you lose you really only lose the value of your time in preparing and presenting the case,...
David Olivier
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Nov 1, 2006 6:25 pm
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... I wonder if this would help. http://www.pestcontrolshop.co.uk/acatalog/CLUSTER_FLY_SOLUTIONS.html Joy...
Joy Geach
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Nov 1, 2006 6:36 pm
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PaJ> I have to insulate the bit of my basement under a cast in situ PaJ> concrete slab (porch) and thought tht the foil system would help me reduce lost...
I don't know how much roof is there, but the tie down straps should come off easily enough. You may be able to jack the roof up on a few acros, and insert the...
... in 10mm plastic. What pump should I use and where can I get it at a decent price. ... Grundfos do the Comfort range - they have a few models, with built-in...
Oz was great. It was autumn, we were up in the mountains and so there were fewer flies than sometimes is the case! Planning in Australia seems to be somewhat...
Joy Geach
joy@...
Nov 1, 2006 10:51 pm
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Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
UK_Selfbuild@...
Nov 2, 2006 2:16 am
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Thanks John ... From: azbxcydwev To: UK_Selfbuild@... Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:23 PM Subject: UK_Selfbuild Re: DHW circulation pump...
... ".....relies on having an air space on either side of it to work ..." " 'curious ... is that view based on experience of on theory ... ??? it's just that...
Would that not be, 'more expensive ? Richard If you've only put foils in your self-build, I would think seriously about backing it up with other materials. The...
I was going to suggest the Small Claims Court, as David did. I think my main concern if I were you would whether you'll still have sufficient headroom over...
