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I like the show and think it has improved since it was extended to 60 minutes. I was also getting annoyed with the huge budget over-runs. I accept the Architect mostly gets the blame for this and this blame is sometimes unfair as clients start with an unrealistic budget. To be fair, Bannon has...

In answer to the question, your proposed construction will collapse. It be be damp & very dangerous before it collapses. Wall ties are not for decoration - they are a structural element.

I disagree - this would be a Self-build, so the bank won't be interested in the Contractor or Sub-Contractors. They will want the project inspected, for stage payments, by an experienced & qualified Certifier (Arch Tech, Architect, Engineer or Building Surveyor etc) The mortgage lender will...

I agree with ONQ above. You can make a submission - "A persons who makes an initial observation within the 5-week period following the lodgement of a planning application may submit an observation within two weeks of the date of lodgement of the further information submission". The L.A...

Some L.A require planning permission to convert garage door on front elevation to a window, but most L.A see conversion of garage to habital space as Exempted Development. Check with your L.A. The sun room extension will be Exempted Development if constructed to the rear of the garage & isn't...

100% agree with hastalavista above. You should have a full copy of the planning application drawings, os maps and original Grant of Permission. Choose your next Arch Tech., Architect, Engineer / Certifier carefully. Get 3 written quotes from professionals with full Professional Indemnity...

A copy of your pdf plan would be handy. Its your Certifiers call. Personally I don't see why this wasn't resolved at design stage. Passive house is not a new concept. I don't believe in cutting out insulation. Ideally this pipe should be in the hardcore below the insulation or designed into...

The answer is no. An Bord Pleanala can not be over ruled by the County Council. (Of course it would depend on what is being retained , why it needs retention and how it contravenes an An Bord Pleanala edict / condition.) If there is a complaint under investigation I'd suggest you complain in...

Any change to a Permission ( a contract between you & the L.A) invalidates the Permission. A new permission will be required. Guns N roses makes some very valid points above. Many Councils have minimum site sizes set out in their Development Plan, you must comply with this area. It is...

I wish! :)

Can you validate this claim? I am unaware of any better protection to the consumer offered by RIAI. In fact a good reputation and full PI insurance is all the comsumer protection a consumer needs. IMO a good reputation is earned and must be protected by good professional performance.

No it doesn't, so I must correct you. Puraflow system is a biological system that cleans effluent water from a septic tank. Puruflow system is not connected in any way to a well or well water. It therefore does not remove pollution from drinking water. I believe the OP should issue a written...

In Wexford a Pre Planning Meeting page is filled out - its very basic, out lining who attended the meeting, broadly what points were discussed or part of relevant Development Plan. Its signed by the Planner & person at the PPM. Wexford County Council now insist the a copy of the PPM is...

Basically a warm roof does not need to be ventilated. It can be better insulated as there is no need for 50mm ventilation air gap. It should not be hugely more expensive that a cold roof. I do believe it is important to "counter batten" under slates, use a good quality breathable felt & install...

What sort of Architect / Designer will design an extension but won't survey the property? Its a bit like your new Dentist refusing to take an x-ray but asking you to provide an x-ray from twenty years ago! I would never relie on "original drawings" as your house will not be 100% exactly the...

Wexford County Council are quite strict with mobile homes. Temporary permission can be granted in exceptional circumstances under strict conditions. I'd be very suprised if it has planning permission, so legally IMO it is agricultural land & not worth 79K. Check the planning permission on...

100% agree with ONQ - very well explained. I would expect problems on a Self-build house, if you had not retained professionals to protect your interests. I do not understand who or why you paid cash for precast floors?

An experienced professional with full professional indemnity insurance should provide full details of the current structure, ie structural condition of all walls, floors & roof. It should alert you to possible problems - rising damp, dry rot, wet rot, woodworm infestation, movement cracks etc...

OP would you buy a second hand car for a few grand without getting a Mechanic to check it over for you? I wouldn't buy anything for cash without advice. Why do you think you can build a house without professional advice, on the word of your Builder? If it was that easy everyone would do it and...

IMO the living areas should be positioned to get the maximum of the sun and free solar heat - kitchen, living room, lounge etc should face south, south-west or south-east. Solar gain is very important as the sun provides free light & heat which is particularly important in winter. It will aslo...