Mike Mitchell wrote:



Thanks for the tips about the foundations, etc. But I'm not in the
slightest bit interested in SIPs, straw bales, that kind of thing. To
me a house is a house that is built like a brick outhouse, end of
story. Bricks, mortar, windows, a chimney, and a fireplace. Simple. I
don't care if it's a bit draughty.

You may not, but the BCO will.

Nice cavity insulated rendered basic concrete block house with decent
tiles on eh?

Do put in underfloor heating tho.

and amins preessure hot water system, not one of those fashionable
religious icons - combis.

And chinmeys and a real fire place.


MM