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    RTS01 via ROS

    Is it possible to submit an RTSO1 form via the ROS system? I am unable to find this option via ROS so I believe the answer is no but want to double check. Thanks
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    Wooden Floors and UFH

    What is the best way to fit wooden floors with Under Floor Heating - float them or glue them down? Logic says that glueing them down will allow for better heat transfer but I would imagine the floor will have to be perfectly level... Any thoughts/advice...?
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    Problem with stairs

    I have a problem with the stairs that I got for a new two storey build. They were suppose to run fromt the 1st floor to the attic. They have been measured incorrectly. With a bit of restructuring, the problem can be sorted but after forking out so much money, I'm not happy with this approach...
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    Ash staircase?

    Has anybody: - fitted one of these in their home? experiences? - can someone give me a rough idea of the cost? Cheers, D
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    Cost of Build to subfloor level

    We're currently building a house of similar size. I have to say I was suprised at how much the opening and filling of the site would cost. Excavation/Backfill/land grading €11500 Foundation/Dead Wall/Sub Floor €10500 This includes all material and labour...
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    K-Rend

    Corky - sent you a PM
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    K-Rend

    Went for the K-Rend myself - the plasterers just finished it about two weeks ago... very happy with the finish and colour... You'll get a lot of information in the other posts but here is some information for you: - we used the following http://www.k-rend.co.uk/ - this company in based up...
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    Internal window boards/sills

    Thanks Carpenter... -the windows are sitting on granite sills and the granite sill suface is farely rugged. There are few small gaps when the window is sitting on the sill. The people fitting the windows filled any gaps between window and sill with silicon. I'd still like to cover the base...
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    Internal window boards/sills

    Couple of questions here: When is the recommended time to do this - before or after plastering? (Hopefully this next question makes sense :) ) We have PVC windows fitted and I need to build up the inner wall to the window level by first putting in a wooden shutter and then seal in the...
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    Ceilings and Hollowcore Slabs

    Thanks Millertime.. - what part of the country are you in? - what was the company called? - did this include the fixing of the plasterboard to it? - did you insulate space between the slab and grid? - what size of area (SQ ft) did you have to cover with this grid? Cheers, Dec
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    Ceilings and Hollowcore Slabs

    Hi, I have installed hollowcore slabs (purchased from Spanwright) in my new two story house. To run electrical cables etc and fix plasterboard, I was planning to use a wooden grid that would be fixed to the underside of the hollowcore slabs. This is common practice and is how I have seen...
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    Granite Window Cills and Stone Cladding

    Racso - I sent you a PM on a related topic...
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    Granite Window Cills and Stone Cladding

    S&N Granite, Camolin, Co. Wexford [broken link removed] Website is basic enough but give them a ring and ask for Anthony. He can send you out a brouchure and answer any questions that you may have Have to say they have been excellent to deal with and deliver country wide (I'm building in...
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    underfloordirect.co.uk

    Anybody have any epxeriences to share of this Lisburn based company? They have quoted me for supply and installation of UFH on a 2700 sq ft two story house. This quote is around 1500 euro less than most of the other quotes that I recieved from other Irish companies... Cheers, D
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    Claiming VAT back on Self Build

    That's what I thought... Any Joe Soap can do it on a house build in the North..
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    Claiming VAT back on Self Build

    I'm sure the answer is 'No' but I'll ask the question anyway :) In Northern Ireland, you can claim the VAT back on a self build. Can you do the same in the Republic?
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    Cash Withdrawal

    Strange question.... I want to make a cash withdrawal (~20k) from my personal savings. A bank draft will not suffice in this instance. Do banks start asking questions about the money and what it is being used for etc..?
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    Starting self Build in October?

    Going to try this myself as well. It all depeneds on the weather, particularly rain but I'm ready to start now. Check out this blog: http://self-build-in-ireland.blogspot.com/ This guy started out in October 2004.
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    Self Build - Mortgage

    I have my costing, all I want to know is to what level of detail I need to give to the mortgage company. Is this detailed enough? Site clearance Foundations 1st Floor Build Precast Flooring 2nd Floor Build Roofing Windows Doors Stairs Heating Electrical Plumbing Waste Water Treatment...
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    Self Build - Mortgage

    Thanks Clubman. As far as I can see, none of these give me the actual breakout that I need.. Anybody?
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