How Do I Choose a Reputable Company For External Wall Insulation?
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Category: BISF House Advice Archive
Where Can I Source a Quality Self Install Exterior Wall Insulation System?
I am planning to apply an external wall insulation system to my BISF house, in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.I will be removing the 1st floor…
Can you make a semi-detached BISF property Detached?
Hi, I live in a BISF property and for the past 4 years, have been dealing with my insurers with regards to subsidence. After years…
BISF Owner EWI & Solar Panel Questions?
There are many BISF houses in and around my street. Though, the exterior varies considerably.
Have some of the houses had external wall insulation (E…
Electrical Cables in Box Room?
In the small box room in these houses, assuming the same standards are followed, does anyone know if there are any electrical cables running through t…
Replacing Asbestos Roof in Bath
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations or information about re-roofing? Our neighbours are looking to get their original asbestos cement roof replaced…
Buying A BISF House? What Tools To Use Before You Step Through The Door….
Unscrupulous sellers who live in less desirable or family friendly streets, may try to arrange an appointment when they know that the street is likely…
Built in cupboards ?
Hi all! I'm assuming all bisf house have two cupboards built in in the front bedroom, either side of the chimney? Probably a stupid question, I want t…
Brick or EWI
Hi, I’ve been living in my bisf house house for about 2 year now im looking to update the exterior I’ve had a quote for external wall insulation b…
Installing Gas Pipe Through a Brick Clad BISF Wall?
I need to run a larger gas pipe through a BISF home that has had the exterior walls bricked. Are there any special precautions to take, regarding main…
Replacing a BISF House Front Door
We are continuing to renovate our house in Sheldon B26.
The front door is very wide and I have been told I will need to have a new one made!!.
Surro…
BISF House + Content Insurance?
Kwik Fit is struggling to renew my home insurance quote this year, so I am looking for a another (reasonable) provider/quote.
Has anyone renewed recen…