Phew, we were fortunate that we managed to get our Low Carbon Building Programme application submitted just before the scheme was prematurely closed. If we are successful this will contribute towards the cost of the solar hot water system we have specified (up to 50%). I understand it’s due to be assessed shortly and we [...]
BSRIA have been out again as the quality of their first attempt in capturing a thermal image wasn’t quite good enough. Ideally this test should be done in the winter months when the temperature difference between the inside and outside is at its greatest. The project starts in August so we had no other option [...]
I’ve now had the nod from building control at Birmingham City Council subject to a few minor conditions. A painless exercise thanks in no small part to Chapman Design who prepared the full plans for the application. I’ve also now notified the two neighbouring properties of the planned works as required under the Party Wall Act. [...]
