General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Marmox Thermoblock

   By Vijay, December 4, 2016
   • 4 replies
   • 5.1k views
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   • oranjeboom
   • December 5, 2016

2. Telescopic vents in a garage slab???

   By Vijay, December 2, 2016
   • 16 replies
   • 7.4k views
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   • Vijay
   • December 4, 2016

3. Air brick height

   By Vijay, December 1, 2016
   • 15 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • Vijay
   • December 2, 2016

4. Damp proof level

   By Vijay, December 1, 2016
   • 9 replies
   • 2.2k views
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   • Vijay
   • December 1, 2016

5. Reduced Energy Bills Achieved

   By Ferdinand, October 17, 2016   

   • energy bills
   • energy efficiency
   • (and 4 more)

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     • energy bills
     • energy efficiency
     • gas bill
     • electric bill
     • solar panels
     • how much energy can i save
   • 8 replies
   • 4.3k views
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   • daiking
   • November 30, 2016

6. Outsourcing electricity connection to an ICP

   By Appleco, November 24, 2016   

   • icp
   • idno
   • (and 2 more)

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     • idno
     • electricity connection
     • sse
   • 3 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • Appleco
   • November 26, 2016

7. Openreach

   By Temp, November 24, 2016
   • 6 replies
   • 2.3k views
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   • PeterW
   • November 25, 2016

8. Wasps, 4 fox ache 1 2

   By daiking, September 1, 2016
   • 35 replies
   • 5.7k views
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   • Onoff
   • November 21, 2016

9. Just before I go and buy a wheel lock....

   By ToughButterCup, November 21, 2016   

   • security
   • traier
   • 1 reply
   • 1.1k views
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   • PeterW
   • November 21, 2016

10. The timberframe has arrived!

    By worldwidewebs, November 8, 2016
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
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    • worldwidewebs
    • November 8, 2016

11. Wanted new self build, ideally to Passivhaus.

    By TheMitchells, August 11, 2016   

    • passivhaus
    • new
    • (and 1 more)

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      • passivhaus
      • new
      • self build
    • 7 replies
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    • iSelfBuild
    • November 8, 2016

12. Opinions required please.

    By TheMitchells, October 30, 2016   

    • bathroom
    • shower room
    • 21 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • TheMitchells
    • November 7, 2016

13. Wickes 50% Bathroom Sale

    By Ferdinand, November 7, 2016   

    • wickes
    • bathroom
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      • bathroom
      • sale
    • 0 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • November 7, 2016

14. Wickes Insulation Discount

    By Ferdinand, November 5, 2016   

    • insulation
    • rockwool
    • (and 2 more)

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      • insulation
      • rockwool
      • wickes
      • discount
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • November 5, 2016

15. Building Merchants

    By daiking, November 4, 2016   

    • builders merchants
    • travis perkins
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      • builders merchants
      • travis perkins
      • jewson
      • selco
      • beesley and fildes
    • 9 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • November 5, 2016

16. Best Source for Rockwool

    By Ferdinand, October 11, 2016   

    • insulation
    • best price
    • (and 1 more)

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      • insulation
      • best price
      • where to buy rockwool
    • 8 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • daiking
    • November 4, 2016

17. Interesting shower head

    By Temp, November 3, 2016
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
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    • Onoff
    • November 4, 2016

18. Planning driving me crazy

    By nod, October 27, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • nod
    • October 28, 2016

19. Planning pickle

    By daiking, October 27, 2016   

    • outbuilding
    • shed
    • (and 4 more)

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      • outbuilding
      • shed
      • planning
      • permitted development
      • jobsworths
      • garden
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views
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    • Temp
    • October 27, 2016

20. Are sprinkler systems required for timber framed houses?

    By 2104GJ, October 26, 2016   

    • fire risk
    • 15 replies
    • 4k views
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    • Oz07
    • October 27, 2016

21. Solar Gain

    By 2104GJ, October 27, 2016   

    • external blinds
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
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    • Crofter
    • October 27, 2016

22. Day rate labourers

    By jayroc2k, October 24, 2016
    • 7 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • jayroc2k
    • October 25, 2016

23. Newt-Induced delay and prices

    By ToughButterCup, October 25, 2016   

    • gcn
    • prices
    • (and 2 more)

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      • gcn
      • prices
      • project management
      • great crested newt
    • 7 replies
    • 2k views
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    • jamiehamy
    • October 25, 2016

24. Position of CO detector with loft boiler

    By Ferdinand, October 22, 2016   

    • carbon monoxide
    • co
    • (and 1 more)

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      • carbon monoxide
      • co
      • co detector
    • 2 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • October 22, 2016

25. Repurposing an old up and over garage door

    By daiking, October 12, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 4k views
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    • daiking
    • October 20, 2016