Out of the Ground

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Works finally started on the 2nd August and the walls are up! The delay has simply been because our main contractor has been on holiday and the ground took quite a while to prepare. Anyhow, at last progress has been made and we are still optimistic that we will be watertight by the end of September. That is assuming the window suppliers come back from holiday and actually answer emails. Foundations dug, gravel base down Isoquick base constructed ...
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Going Passive

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There's been a bit of a gap and a hiatus on the blog while we've been getting numerous quotes in from traditional builders and several timber frame suppliers. All were coming in well over budget but we've zeroed in on a design and build solution we had not quite expected - and that we can afford. We are going Passive!! We came to this decision primarily as the couple who are building the next door lodge, have built a passive home already so know what they are doing - which we don't!! Also by joining forces, we can make cost savings with suppliers. The build will now start early August and we hope to be watertight by the end of September. Here's the components of the structure: Isoquick Foundations BECO 375 Walls MVHR Ventilation, Heating and Cooling The Zendher unit we are installing will also give 5 degrees lower than ambient cooling in Summer (power provided by solar PV panels on the roof). The system is also...
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