Key posts: Johnp's studio - from the ground up

Substantial posts by johnp, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 27 of 48 posts are listed.

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  • johnp, 10 October 2007Hi Guys So here we go, finally ready to post some pics of my build. I'd like to say a big thanks to eveyone on this forum for such great information and a huge thanks to…
  • johnp, 10 October 2007more pics - Think i now figured out how to get them in the right sequence...ie start adding attachements with the most recent first Oversite 1.jpg Damp 1.jpg slab 1.jpg…
  • Lou, 11 October 2007Hey John – That already brings back memories, many congrats my friend, nice job. :wink: Looking at plot 3.jpeg – man you so needed planning, believe me. When the woman…
  • johnp, 18 October 2007Lou Thanks for the comments mate, i agree, its a bit harsh on the neighbours who have been used to unobstructed view of out lot for the last year or so. Still, i think…
  • johnp, 18 October 2007Here is the latest update... 1. Structure.JPG 2. Scaffold.JPG
  • johnp, 18 October 2007And more pics... 3. More Scaffold.JPG 4. Gable.JPG 5. Scaffold and Fence.JPG 6. Roof.JPG 7. Roof Gable.JPG 8. Partial Roof.JPG
  • johnp, 18 October 2007and here is going to be the problem child :? So there are 3 main holes in the building.... 1. Roof 2. Door 3. Windows Perhaps many will ask why a window and i thought…
  • johnp, 27 October 2007Hi Guys Here are the latest pics, outer shell will be finished on Monday ie - Scaffold Removed - Odd bit of pointing to be completed - Window and Door to be fit - Back…
  • johnp, 27 October 2007Ok guys, now i REALLY need some advice Pic 1 shows the internal roof structure and pic 2 is a closer look On page 67 of Rods book, he describes beefing up an existing…
  • johnp, 27 October 2007I forgot to add, my original plan was to lay MDF on those joists either side of the King Posts to form a Deck Then beef up the outer layer as per page 65 of Rods book…
  • johnp, 27 October 2007Hi Glenn right now i'm considering this http://www.daikin.co.uk/airconditioning ... /fbq-b.jsp It is 1000mm long / 800mm long / 300mm High The installer i have been in…
  • johnp, 30 October 2007Ro The suggestion from the A/C supplier is as follows " The fan volume on the ducted unit is 19m3 per minute, so if you get an in-line ducted fan of equal or greater…
  • johnp, 30 October 2007Hi Bonker! Yes, it cost me £470 to submit BC application and another £400 to get drawings of suitable quality that they would expect to see, ie a local Architect that i…
  • johnp, 1 November 2007Updated HVAC diagram The fan volume on the Indoor unit is 19 m3 per minute. I'm looking at this Fresh Air supply fan http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MRMRK200M.html…
  • Lou, 1 November 2007Hi John – As you know, I’m still no way qualified to help on the air-con front, but looking back through your thread, I did spot something that I hope you’re aware of,…
  • johnp, 2 November 2007Hi Lou I'm happy for any noses to be sticking in at any time, so please dont make any apology mate :) You are indeed correct. the plan is to have a 75mm cavity, 2x4's…
  • Lou, 2 November 2007OK John – cool. If that’s the case, this would be my suggested ‘modus operandi’ :wink: Is there any way you can ‘waterseal’ the entire outside today? Since you have…

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  • johnp, 2 November 2007Nothings easy these days.... TP suggested Gas Industrial Space heater generates more water and wouldnt do the job, to verify i called Gem and they said the same. TP…
  • johnp, 7 January 2008Happy New Year everyone. not much to report on my build at the moment other than the decking an patio have been layed. I also transitioned to the 4th decade :D and wifey…
  • johnp, 7 January 2008Hi Joey I'm doing indoor / outdoor unit and ducting etc, and fitting plenum chamber to indoor unit. Electrician will certify and isse certificate and a local air con…
  • johnp, 3 May 2008Cant believe its been so long since i last posted. Most of the work has been in sorting the garden but here are some pics of the first layer of beef up of the outer…
  • johnp, 3 May 2008Thanks Ro, yes still here and still active, albeit as snails pace :( Just to close of this initial update, here are the shots of the internal air handler, supply/return…
  • johnp, 27 June 2008Hi Guys Some more pics of work to date. 1. Finished the outer ceiling beef up. I managed to get hold of 30 sheets of 2400 x 1200 x 12.5mm Soundshield from a friend. Much…
  • johnp, 27 June 2008more pics framing 1.JPG framelevel2.JPG framelevel1.JPG framing2.JPG framing3.JPG applicator.JPG
  • johnp, 7 November 2010Hi Yes still lurking here. The system is Mitsubishi Mr Slim SEZ Celing concealed (2.5KW). I got the indoor/outdoor complete package as a job lot of eBay, for about £500…
  • johnp, 7 November 2010No Problem, happy to help So if you consider that the Indoor Unit has a Fan assembly thats going to "Send" conditioned air and "Return" stale air. Normally, the indoor…
  • johnp, 10 November 2010So here are some pics of my indoor unit I took at the time when trying to figure this out for myself. I had 4 x silencers (2 send & 2 return) that are inline with the…