[Sticky] Say hello and introduce yourself
Posted by: @jarlatheoinWould be keen to talk to some people with experience of a self build in recent times to bounce some questions off.
Hi @jarlatheoin You're in the right place.
I'm a hands-on self-builder.
Irrespective of the name of this forum, you are free to start any building question-topic here.
It doesn't have to be heat-pump related,
nor anything to do with energy.
When you start such a topic please give us an overview of the build-style (brick, SIP, timber frame etc),
and how much of this work you'd like to do yourself.
Please tag me so that I get notified of the new topic.
I have hands-on experience of
- solar PV
- solar thermal
- micro wind-turbine
- storage-battery & inverters
- whole-house ventilation (MVHR)
- radiators and UFH (both solid and suspended flooring)
- CCTV, IR lighting and alarm
- off-grid operation, both at 240v AC and low-voltage DC for lighting, computers, and emergency devices
- mains, data and LV wiring, safety-trips and connectors
Photo below shows 'work in progress':
I know my way around the Building Regulations, planning regulations, and obtaining consent from 3rd parties where necessary.
Let us know which local planning authority (LPA) you're in.
Over to you!
Save energy... recycle electrons!
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