Radon Report
Until I started researching the Healthy House concept, I’d always taken such things as the need for a radon survey with a pinch of salt; as a necessary evil, a piece of unavoidable paid-for bureaucracy.
Now I have a slightly differing opinion after developing an appreciation of the risks that radon presents.
So when my British Geological Survey ‘Radon Protective Measures Standard Report‘ tells me that I need to take BASIC protective measures, I’m taking it seriously.
I believe that level of protection can be afforded through installation of an appropriate barrier layer integral to the damp proof membrane — I’ll certainly be double checking that.
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Brambling on March 25th, 2007
With a big shed to convert into habitable accommodation, you'd think we'd have plenty to do without gardening.
Damn the architect on February 26th, 2007
Having weighed up the pros and cons over the past few months of employing an architect in a 'full service' capacity we've decided to go it alone.
Copper Nails! on August 11th, 2006
There are all sorts in interesting(?) facts that you learn when you begin to dabble in an area with which you've had little previous experience (such as converting a shed to a house is to me).
Offer for Barn accepted! on June 28th, 2006
The ball starts rolling.
Where have all the builders gone? on July 17th, 2006
Having embarked on this crazy journey I thought we should try to firm up on exactly what it will cost.
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December 10th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
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