I know it's really boring for everyone else....but does anyone want to talk to me about...

[Katymac]

My nursery

I accept it isn't a riviting subject.....but I have a bit of a one track mind

did you get your loan?

Nope - still looking...speaking to some chaps on Monday (I hope)

why not fio??

did business link help at all Katy?

Erm Business link helped kinda they found these chaps

But I am really struggling with insulation

I got good news about the roof though

You can e-mail me anytime Katymac... you know my details Not sure what help I can be mind.

What's the problem with the insulation?

Well we have (I think?) 9 inch blockwork

I can either add an additional block wall with cavity insulation Or I can do wood or metal stud work with either plasterboard or insulated plasterboard

Or one builer suggested just putting insulated plasterboard straight onto the blockwork?

It's all a bit much for me

Ah, yes, I see what you mean! Can you ask a couple of different builders to quote for each of the options? Just so you can get an idea of the relative prices?

That's what I will do

Katy I read a story in the paper last week about someone opening an outdoor nursery. Not really contected to your nursery I know but I thought you might find it interesting.

I did see it.....I can't imagine doing my accounts or the childrens learning stories outside......but it must be nice for the children (if not the staff)

Saves on building costs, they have a mud shelter if it rains

Hiya Katymac.

Wasn't sure whether your block work wall already has a cavit, but if so (and this is a bit of a long shot), you know how you can get a grant for cavity wall insulation for homes? Well, I wonder if you could get one for your nursery. It cost us about £300 to have a 3 bedroom detached house done. I guess it might only be available for private households rather than business premises, but I would have thought it worth asking your council...

I've got a single skin atm

Whether I get a second skin or not is up for grabs & businesses are not eligible for that grant...but there are others