Green Building Forum - Newbie saying hello Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:12:22 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179984#Comment_179984 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179984#Comment_179984 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:39:36 +0100 zak99
Just saying hello. We have a 3 bed bungalow in Essex. 70's built so its cavity wall. We spent a lot of time recently considering a roof off & new trusses loft conversion but for one reason or another are opting for a much cheaper makeover and upgrade.

Things we are interested in

- external insulation and probably timber cladding. We had the cavity filled by Milfold under a grant some years back but we found that they only partially filled the cavity when we opened up a window.
- Possible concrete floor insulation
- possible budget Telebeam loft conversion
- Replacing our old rubbish double glazing, we've bought a few C rated timber windows to go in (off ebay). Not the best but a vast improvement we hope.
- We have an old worcester danesmoor oil boiler, its working ok but noisy, theres no gas near us unfortunately.
- We have to do the groundwork outside as well, been considering mesh pavers for some of it.

I spent last weekend insulating my workshop, with some supercheap celotex, only 35mm but better that nothing eh. Hoping to rebuild my old Triumph Bonneville in there next winter.

that's it for now

all the best

Les]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179998#Comment_179998 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179998#Comment_179998 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:33:04 +0100 Nick Parsons
Am I teaching you to suck eggs if I mention that you need Building Regs approval for your windows? It varies with the authority, but here in Sheffield it's a one-off £96 for up to 12 windows - but only if done all at the same time!

Approve of the Bonnie!

Good luck.

Nick]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179999#Comment_179999 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=179999#Comment_179999 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:36:00 +0100 SteamyTea
Posted By: Nick ParsonsApprove of the Bonnie!
does the rebuild cure the oil leaks :bigsmile:]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180004#Comment_180004 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180004#Comment_180004 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:54:44 +0100 Nick Parsons Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180048#Comment_180048 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180048#Comment_180048 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:33:38 +0100 zak99
Re the building regs approval, I have to admit, I put the french doors in the rear without approval, whats the likely impact if I don't get building regs approval, will it trip me up if or when I sell. I suppose I have no Fensa certs for starters.

rgds

Les]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180052#Comment_180052 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180052#Comment_180052 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:04:49 +0100 Nick Parsons
I'm trying to remember where Bonnies leaked from. Were push-rod tunnels a weak spot?]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180053#Comment_180053 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180053#Comment_180053 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:27:18 +0100 DarylP ]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180054#Comment_180054 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180054#Comment_180054 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:30:39 +0100 zak99
Push rod tube leaks were the bane of my life when the bonnie was on the road many moons ago. This time round I want to do it properly. I will have the advice of my friend who is an ace triumph man. I was visiting him in sweden a couple of weeks ago and he threw me the keys to his newly rebuilt concours 1965 t110. I had a very big smile on my face as I was flitting through the swedish forests. Not a hint of a leak afterwards.]]> Newbie saying hello https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180056#Comment_180056 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10898&Focus=180056#Comment_180056 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:42:44 +0100 Nick Parsons