****EVH's house building thread****

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Nice build :), How many zones do you have on the underfloor heating? stat for upstairs and down stairs? or on a single stat?

Also how comes you have gone with a split load consumer unit? and not RCBO's? strange for a new build.
 
came across an article today reporting that the Government are planning to relax the laws on self-builds - great! :D

http://investor.co.uk/laws-on-self-build-homes-to-be-relaxed-2357-24.html

I hope so, but belive it when I see it. Self build is a lot cheaper or should I say you get a lot more for your money and of course it's how you want it to be.

Sorry EVH I'm sure you posted it or said you where but I can find it. Any chance of a diagram of your electrical/entertainment system if you have one. It's very confusing.
 
I hope so, but belive it when I see it. Self build is a lot cheaper or should I say you get a lot more for your money and of course it's how you want it to be.

The best part about a new build is claiming the VAT back. I've got a bucket full of receipts I intend on claiming, so it should take the edge off the final total and go toward some luxury items.

Sorry EVH I'm sure you posted it or said you where but I can find it. Any chance of a diagram of your electrical/entertainment system if you have one. It's very confusing.

Sure, I'll draw something up soon and get back to you on that. Most of the technology is pretty straight forward but I'll try to cover every aspect for anyone looking to do similar.

^ Amen to that. Surely you can't still be wiring cat 5 sockets EVH? I saw you logged into Steam the other day, slacking! :D

Believe it or not yes! I had to rewire a load because Id left too much slack and not only did it look awful but there didn't really need to be as much slack so I cut them off and started again. As for the updates. I haven't forgotten about the thread.. I know the updates seem to have slowed recently but with Christmas things have been so sporadic. I do have some updates though and hope to have pictures tomorrow.

Recent things you can expect..

  • Changed the sockets under the stairs for a single 16a commando socket
  • The doors are on and in the process of getting painted
  • Loft insulated to 400mm
  • Bath and freestanding tap fitted
  • Professional tap in kitchen fitted
  • 3 zone underfoor heating keypads configured and live
  • Carpets ordered
  • General tidy up
 
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Some updates regarding the utility room.
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Just thinking ahead - perhaps a old fashioned stone sink at a lower level would have been good. When the nipper comes in with muddy boots it'll be easier to lift him/her with boots on than attempt to get the boots off first!

Great build btw.
 
Wut? Gah I hate building regs. If you're not disabled why are you being forced to provide disabled access. Unbelievable.

What is really annoying is if you're tall then all the heights of the sockets and work surfaces on modern builds are designed for disabled access. Not that I have a problem with helping disabled but the constant stooping down and bending over (washing up in the sink for example, being 6'4) is likely to make me disabled!
 
Or just have goverment grants for house conversion, it really is silly to force it on everyone, when your talking about a fraction of the population.
 
What an interesting thread!

On looking at the picture of the utility room a couple of posts earlier though; if you propose installing a washing machine and tumbe drier under the worktop, below the boiler, aren't the two motorised vlalves going to stop them being pushed right in... or have you used slightly deeper worktops to compensate for that?

Just a thought anyway, as that sort of thing has caught me out before now!
 
Pics.

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I like to think I take criticism on board, so with that in mind I changed all the sockets for a 16A commando socket. This allows me to have a surge protector in the rack. Needs a quick coat of paint to cover the filler.

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Basic panel doors with chrome knob. I am sick of the 6 panel variety, so we went with a basic 2 panel jobbie. Still waiting to be glossed.

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Freestanding tap now plumbed in with the main bath. Just waiting for a mirror to be cut in work and this room is complete!

Really happy with how it turned out in here, the floor has been freshly moped, hence why it looks darker.

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Professional tap in, just need a blanking cap for the front of the sink.

Excuse the mess. All the crap is in the kitchen so the rooms that need to be carpeted are free.

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The Samsung american fridge freezer wheeled in, ready for plumbing. It actually goes back further than the picture. Took four of us to lift it in to the house. Bought at Best Buy with 10% cashback (along with the other appliances) :D

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Utility room complete. Just needs a splashback above the sink and the pipes need glossing. We went for basic Indesit appliances, with A+ energy ratings. Washer on the left, drier on the right. They stick out proud of the worktop about 20mm.

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Cleaned the living room out, ready for the carpets on Friday. Suprising at the amount of stuff that was in that room.
 
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