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Top floor flat or one floor down in a newly build concrete building?

I am in England. I am thinking about buying a newly-built, concrete-build, shared ownership apartment in an end-of-block four-story building from the housing association. I am choosing between top floor or one floor down (both are the same price). Which one should I choose?

Top floor would be quieter (because no one walk on top of you). But, will it appraise for a higher value when I sell it few years down the track? How is electricity bill gonna hit in winter? How good is the insulation on the newly-built concrete flat-top roof? Would anyone share any experience? If you were me, which one will you take? Or, what other factor I should consider?

Roof Reconstruction – HELP!?

We’re looking into the costs of renovating out roof. We’re trying to price out what it would cost to do it on our own vs. hiring someone to do it. We have friends/family that do roofing but I want to make sure I cover all our basis because they may forget to mention something we need.

I contacted the city about what sort of permit(s) would be required already so we’ll have to see what comes from that.

Basically we have to rip it off all the way to the rafters. It’s got shingles, wooden shingles and the old sheeting needs to be replaced as well. While we have it open we’d like to insulate if financially feasible at the time.

We know that we would need:
Sheeting, Shingles a vapor barrier (possibly insulation)
We discussed some safety equipment like the masks seen on dr. shows because the old wooden shingles are past their prime to say the least.
We also imagine needing scaffolding and possibly some harnesses. (the roof is about a 35 degree angle.)
Also we’d need a few nail guns, hammers, nails.

Can you confirm any of these and list other things we’re missing?
Is there a site with Canadian building codes that you know of to make sure we meet those as well?
We wouldn’t attempt it without that….we have friends and family that are in the roofing business. I mentioned that already.

Price of scrap copper?

Does anyone know about how much is being paid for scrap copper wire with insulation and without insulation in New Jersey?

estimate the price of utilities on a small ranch style home?

I’m moving into a place with three buddies. It’s a two story ranch that has new windows and a new basement with a foam insulation walls. Home was built in the early 60′s. We are wondering what utilities like electric and heat/cooling etc might cost us per month. We need an idea so we have a idea on setting a rent with our landlord. We thought by paying 250 per person will that cover utilities and still give the renter some capital. If you have a guess on how much that would be great. Thanks for the help

Which Boot would be better?( Not taking price)?

The Converse Cold Weather

http://www.amazon.com/Converse%C2%AE-Waterproof-Side-zip-Boots-Black/dp/B000AKXJTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1263789616&sr=8-2

Or the Mil-Spec Cold Weather Boot

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/mil-spec-plus-200-gram-thinsulate-insulation-tactical-boots.aspx?a=336749

(Which both will serve as Warm Weather as well)