Marsh Flatts Farm Self Build Diary

It will be nice when it's finished

Posted on 2016-04-20 by dMb

Week 27, Day 3:

Installation of the Ecobead Platinum cavity wall insulation
The start of the preparation of the Western Red Cedar cladding boards
- These get a coat of Osmo Clear UV-Protection Oil Extra (420 Clear Semi-Matt) before being installed
Completion of the external insulation on the gable walls of the Structural Insulated Panels
More first-fix of plumbing and electrical systems

Week 27, Day 3

Cavity Wall Insulation lorries

Western Red Cedar timber cladding being prepared for installation

Osmo UV Protection Oil

Posted on 2016-04-19 by dMb

Week 27, Day 2:

Some progress agreeing the precise specification of the membranes required to protect the zinc roof finish
- In particular, confirmation that it will be necessary to use a completely vapour-tight barrier on the inside of the Structural Insulated Panels to prevent any moisture from inside the house reducing the life of the zinc or the OSB within the SIPs
- ALUTRIX which is a combination of thick aluminium foil and bitumen looks like the best option – on a “warm roof” this needs to go on the inside, where it will also act as a really good air tight barrier
More first-fix of the plumbing and electrical systems

Week 27, Day 2