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Why do Self-Builds take so long?
What is it about self-builds that take so long? Finally! I am in touching distance of actually starting the build of my hempcrete home/studio. A price for excavations and foundations are agreed with a local builder, who is able to start in three weeks, and the timber frame company is appointed but, but nothing can…
Natural vs Unnatural building materials
How quickly things can change Current building regulations, introduced in April this year state the following: A roof must have a combined U value of or less (numerically) than U Value 0.11 W/mK A wall must have a combined U value of or less (numerically) than U Value 0.18 W/mK w/mk = watts per metre…
Mole caravan, on site, in a field
(while I build my Hempcrete House) Back to the North I am an artist, returning to the North East, following 40 years away in other places. I am amicably divorced with both grown up sons at university. I wanted a life change so, in January 2021 I bought a field with planning permission, in Co…
