Written by admin on October 18, 2009 – 1:20 pm
These plans have gone through several iterations - the original used a traditional trench foundation which would have been problematical due to the clay. Digging a trench to 2+metres is no fun.
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Written by admin on October 18, 2009 – 12:54 pm
The first attempt to get planning permission for 8 Piping Close was Refused. You can find the details here.
The plans have been updated to replace the cedar with tiles; the solar hot water panel has been lowered and the PV panels have been flattened unfortnately resulting in less efficiency. This addresses the issue that the [...]
Written by admin on July 28, 2009 – 5:05 pm
Dormer Windows x 2
Sizes are:-
1.7m x 1.3
Triple glazing
Patio Doors
Folding doors (6)
3.5m x 2m
Triple glazing
Side Door
“New Insulated Exterior Door”
.8m x 2m; Triple glazing
Replacement Front Door
“New Insulated Exterior Door”
>8m x 2m
Written by admin on July 21, 2009 – 2:16 pm
Starting point is brick cavity wall.
Render Cladding
The rendering is done first before installing the rainscreen cladding above it. Note, there is a gap between the galvanised lath and the insulation.
A: Celotex Insulation 110mm
B: Batten 50×38mm is fixed in place by Fast Flex 230×8mm fixings at 170mm intervals.
(Not shown) Main Wall fixing for Celotex insulation 5 [...]
Written by admin on July 20, 2009 – 8:02 pm
Specification for New electrics at 8 piping close
Summary
An extension and utility room is being added to 8 Piping Close, and the sitting room is being renovated. The rest of the house will be significantly insulated to reduce heating costs.
A Solar photovoltaic installation is under consideration. A small system is planned to be installed on the [...]
Written by admin on July 20, 2009 – 7:59 pm
Specification for HD TV at 8 Piping Close
Summary
Replace Sky box with Freesat box and supply TV to living room and Dormer room. Living room system to be integrated into Hifi system.
New flatscreen HD TV for living Room.
Replace Hifi amplifier.
Ability to record programs (in HD) equivalent to Sky+ (in living room only)
Use [...]
Written by admin on July 17, 2009 – 12:00 am
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Written by admin on July 7, 2009 – 3:55 pm
The following are estimates for the insulation rquired for the 6 walls of the house.
Front of the House (Faces east)
South Wall
West Wall (Back of the House)
North Walls
Written by admin on July 7, 2009 – 3:41 pm
Scope:
Insulation between the joists (90mm)
Insulation on top of the joists (200mm)
Battens on top to hold tiles.
Extend out to allow for wall insulation.
Insulation overing the joists
Insulation between the Joists
Battens Required
