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Below is a list of building related links,
mainly relating to suppliers i have used during my renovation. I hope they are
of interest.
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- Architects
- (External) Wittets
Chartered local architects based in Broadford. Provided detailed structural plans, building control and planning permission in the early days of the renovation, not to mention advice. Highly recommended.
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- Building Materials
- (External) Hotline Flues
On-Line shop providing just about everything you could need to do with lining chimneys. I used Hotline for all the flue parts I required while renovating Bridge Cottage.
- (External) Daltex Roofshield
Plenty of information about using and installing this breathable membrane. I used RoofShield during the installation of the roof at Bridge Cottage.
- (External) Jewson
Jewson have been a major supplier of materials, being based in Portree. Suppliers of everything building, but I mainly used them for bulk materials such as blocks, sand, cement etc.
- (External) John Fleming
Inverness based builders merchants. Supplied most of the timber and insulation materials for the renovation.
- (External) Screwfix
On-line supplier of many light side building materials and tools. An invaluable resource, especially living in a remote location.
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- Energy Efficiency
- (External) Energy Saving Trust
Invaluable resource which provided excellent advice and material regarding designing energy efficient housing. If you want to save money and help the environment by using less energy check out this site for advice.
- (External) Energy Saving Trust - Best Practice
A sub site of the energy saving trust. Everyone should order the advice documents - they are very helpful and practicle, and they are all free.
- (External) The Centre for Alternative Technology
A charity which aims to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly living. The visitor centre, based in mid Wales is excellent, and CAT offers some fantastic resources for self builders. Wheather you're on a budget and just need abit of advice, or you want to go full thrust into sustanable living, CAT will have resources to help. A fantastic, practicle
resource.
- (External) Windsave
This company provide micro wind turbines for home owners in the UK. The units are roof or wall mounted but must be installed by a recognized installer if you wish to qualify for the 30% government grants.
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- Heating and Fuel
- (External) Ideal Boilers
Information relating to Ideal, the boiler manufacturer I have chosen.
- (External) Calor Gas
The well know bottled gas supplier. Provide LPG throughout the Highlands and Islands.
- (External) BP
Supplies of domestic LPG throughout the UK. My chosen supplier for the LPG storage tank and fuel.
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- Insulation
- (External) Kingspan
Highly efficient, rigid foam insulation sheets. My chosen isulation supplier. Not the most environmentally friendly product out there, but for cost and benefit, Kingspan offered the best compramise for my situation.
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