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    #1982
    BarneyMc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭BarneyMc


    Plasterers finished up 2 weeks ago so just working on getting everything tidied up and ready for the floors. I see the floors as a significant milestone and can't wait to get them in. Making a push to get into the house this summer!


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    #1983
    stickybookmark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭stickybookmark


    Boards.ie having some technical problems attachments don't work I think? I can't see the last few photos you guys posted. I would post photos but no progress on my site since late October when the builder downed tools, and now this week they went bust ! Yep I would have to pick the only builder in Ireland who goes bust in 2016 :-(


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    #1984
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,971 ✭✭✭893bet


    Timber floors down! Doors hanging (well half hanging). Appliances on site for kitchen!

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    #1985
    stickybookmark
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    Those doing self-build.... did ye take out self build Insurance? Did it cover 1. Public liability, 2. Employer's liability and 3. Site Insurance? And roughly how much did it cost? Ta


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    #1986
    BarneyMc
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    stickybookmark wrote: »
    Those doing self-build.... did ye take out self build Insurance? Did it cover 1. Public liability, 2. Employer's liability and 3. Site Insurance? And roughly how much did it cost? Ta

    Yes, covered all.... think it came in at about €1,300 for 12 months.


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    #1987
    893bet
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    I paid 12-1300 for 18 month policy.


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    #1988
    THE DON FANUCCI
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    893bet wrote: »
    I paid 12-1300 for 18 month policy.


    what is the name of this insurance? as in what type of cover is it called :confused:


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    #1989
    BryanF
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    THE DON FANUCCI wrote: »
    what is the name of this insurance? as in what type of cover is it called :confused:

    Please send a PM looking for specifics thanks.


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    #1990
    THE DON FANUCCI
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    BryanF wrote: »
    Please send a PM looking for specifics thanks.


    why? i'm not looking for the company name or company details:confused:


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    #1991
    893bet
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    THE DON FANUCCI wrote: »
    what is the name of this insurance? as in what type of cover is it called :confused:

    Self build insurance.

    I got it through a broker. Very few companies actually do it.


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    #1992
    stickybookmark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭stickybookmark


    Ouch I was not expecting it to cost that much! Plus mine is a policy starting with walls complete already so hopefully they won't penalise me by charging even more.


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    #1993
    893bet
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    stickybookmark wrote: »
    Ouch I was not expecting it to cost that much! Plus mine is a policy starting with walls complete already so hopefully they won't penalise me by charging even more.

    My insurance required a green field site (had to send a copy of commencement notice I think). So if you started already might not be possible.


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    #1994
    stickybookmark
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    893bet wrote: »
    My insurance required a green field site (had to send a copy of commencement notice I think). So if you started already might not be possible.

    It'll be possible alright I'd say just with clauses!


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    #1995
    db
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    If you are employing a contractor you may not need the full self build insurance. When I was building I just needed house under construction insurance and the contractor's insurance covered the rest.


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    #1996
    stickybookmark
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    db wrote: »
    If you are employing a contractor you may not need the full self build insurance. When I was building I just needed house under construction insurance and the contractor's insurance covered the rest.

    Nope going builder-free from this point on!


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    #1997
    hexosan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭hexosan


    stickybookmark wrote: »
    It'll be possible alright I'd say just with clauses!

    Not to rain on the parade but there isn't a hope of getting ins once you've started. They will only ins prior to commencement.


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    #1998
    stickybookmark
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    hexosan wrote: »
    Not to rain on the parade but there isn't a hope of getting ins once you've started. They will only ins prior to commencement.

    Just got a quote from one that will......
    Only difference is they'll give me the Public liability and the Employer's liability no bother, but they will only give reduced level of Site Insurance coz I've already commenced.
    Normal Site Insurance would cover: Theft, malicious damage, accidental damage, fire, lightning, explosion + aircraft.
    But because I've already commenced they'll only cover: Fire, lightning, explosion + aircraft


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    #1999
    BarneyMc
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    Lights on but is there anyone at home? Absolutely delighted to get the electricity connected. Finished floors up next! ;)


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    #2000
    893bet
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    Lights on feels like such a huge step! Great stuff!


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    #2001
    hexosan
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    Barney what have you coming out of the bottom of the walls.


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    #2002
    BarneyMc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭BarneyMc


    hexosan wrote: »
    Barney what have you coming out of the bottom of the walls.

    If it's the membrane you mean Hex then it's the dpc/radon membrane.


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    #2003
    THE DON FANUCCI
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 144 ✭✭THE DON FANUCCI


    BarneyMc wrote: »
    Lights on but is there anyone at home? Absolutely delighted to get the electricity connected. Finished floors up next! ;)


    whats that 4inch wavin pipe for sticking out of the floor? toilet or stove or something :confused:


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    #2004
    BarneyMc
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    THE DON FANUCCI wrote: »
    whats that 4inch wavin pipe for sticking out of the floor? toilet or stove or something :confused:

    For the kitchen sink. Have another 4 inch Wavin pipe out of the picture for a stove.


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    #2005
    THE DON FANUCCI
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    BarneyMc wrote: »
    For the kitchen sink. Have another 4 inch Wavin pipe out of the picture for a stove.


    4inch for kitchen sink ? please tell on. is this standard??:confused:


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    #2006
    BarneyMc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭BarneyMc


    THE DON FANUCCI wrote: »
    4inch for kitchen sink ? please tell on. is this standard??:confused:

    Sink, dishwasher, etc.


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    #2007
    JimmyMW
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    BarneyMc wrote: »
    Lights on but is there anyone at home? Absolutely delighted to get the electricity connected. Finished floors up next! ;)

    Can I ask you why you left the finished floors until now? I am currently building myself and as soon as I am watertight I plan on putting in the finished floors to give the floors the max time before putting finished on, ie tiles timber floors etc. Just wondering if there is something I am possible forgetting about and that I am planning the wrong thing?


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    #2008
    BarneyMc
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    JimmyMW wrote: »
    Can I ask you why you left the finished floors until now? I am currently building myself and as soon as I am watertight I plan on putting in the finished floors to give the floors the max time before putting finished on, ie tiles timber floors etc. Just wondering if there is something I am possible forgetting about and that I am planning the wrong thing?

    I'm not in the trade but it's just another way of doing it I suppose. During the drying out time I will be putting in percolation system, drains, etc. as well as out shopping for tiles, laminates, doors, bathrooms, etc. I suppose this approach allows plastering, etc. to happen first (can be messy) so it doesn't impact on the finished floors, pipes, etc. Maybe someone else can enlighten?


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    #2009
    JimmyMW
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    BarneyMc wrote: »
    I'm not in the trade but it's just another way of doing it I suppose. During the drying out time I will be putting in percolation system, drains, etc. as well as out shopping for tiles, laminates, doors, bathrooms, etc. I suppose this approach allows plastering, etc. to happen first (can be messy) so it doesn't impact on the finished floors, pipes, etc. Maybe someone else can enlighten?

    Ya I believe you need to allow 1mm/day drying before laying floors, so between 75 & 100 days depending on the floor build-up.


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    #2010
    eyeball kid
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    BarneyMc wrote: »
    Lights on but is there anyone at home? Absolutely delighted to get the electricity connected. Finished floors up next! ;)

    Looks good. I'm roughly at the same stage. Got connected just yesterday. Will be looking to paint everywhere before getting the floors down.


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    #2011
    THE DON FANUCCI
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    BarneyMc wrote: »
    Sink, dishwasher, etc.

    are you running the sink and dishwasher both into that 4ich pipe? sounds like good idea.
    how do you connect


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