Recent content by jmwhooper

Thanks and no relation to me, as far as I know.

From a self build magazine I read regularly, the reasons for the VAT exemption for self builders: Those buying a new home from a builder or developer don’t have to pay VAT on top of the purchase price, because such dwellings are exempt from VAT. It would, therefore, be singularly unfair if...

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like planning the sky dish and external lights up front sounds like a good idea!

So I've pretty much decided that knauf aquapanel external, finished with render will be the way forward for my timber frame build, but a question has come to mind. How do you go about fixing items to the external wall, I'm think things like security lights, sky dish, hanging baskets. Can they...

Thanks, once I get more detailed plans I can pass them over to you.

Correct, I'm in West Yorkshire and welcome any names which can be put forward and have experience with using Knauf boards. I did a bit more digging yesterday and it does appear the Knauf boards can be used with a stone veneer or stone slip, I'll try and find out how this can be done. I saw in...

I have been researching what external finishes I could use on a new build I'm planning at the moment. The planners will likely want an element of stone on the front elevation, the rest of the house can be rendered. Reading these forums a lot of people recommend the Knauf Aquapanel Exterior...