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1. Grinding back mortar between Ali frame and brick

   By j_s, October 15, 2016
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   • j_s
   • October 19, 2016

2. topping out Wednesday 19th October

   By Fallingditch, October 18, 2016
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   • ProDave
   • October 18, 2016

3. Heating Oil up 24% in 17 days

   By Temp, October 17, 2016
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   • Temp
   • October 17, 2016

4. Plan printing recommendation

   By Vijay, September 27, 2016
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   • Vijay
   • October 14, 2016

5. Best way to seal duct and avoid a stream of water into the basement

   By ragg987, October 10, 2016
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   • Declan52
   • October 12, 2016

6. Shadow Gaps

   By 2104GJ, October 6, 2016   

   • are they worth the effort?
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   • 2104GJ
   • October 10, 2016

7. Stainless steel screws 70% off

   By DavidFrancis, September 27, 2016
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   • daiking
   • October 1, 2016

8. Do you ever feel like giving up 1 2 3

   By Vijay, September 4, 2016
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   • Onoff
   • September 29, 2016

9. Breather membranes: can you have too many layers?

   By Crofter, September 28, 2016
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   • Rattyjohn
   • September 28, 2016

10. Would I be better off providing my own building services ? 1 2

    By Gimp, September 23, 2016
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    • ProDave
    • September 24, 2016

11. Traffic lights! 1 2

    By worldwidewebs, August 27, 2016
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    • Trw144
    • September 22, 2016

12. Whats this?

    By curlewhouse, September 21, 2016
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    • IanR
    • September 21, 2016

13. Great crested newts 1 2

    By Vijay, September 10, 2016   

    • gcn
    • great crested newt
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    • Vijay
    • September 20, 2016

14. Sealant for pin-hole in plastic pressure washer lance

    By DavidFrancis, September 17, 2016
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    • Nickfromwales
    • September 19, 2016

15. Ducting Planning Tips

    By worldwidewebs, August 31, 2016   

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    • Grosey
    • September 16, 2016

16. Nearing build completion - key steps?

    By ragg987, September 14, 2016
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    • Temp
    • September 15, 2016

17. Alternative to pesky, parky, polycarb roof

    By Hillydevon, September 15, 2016   

    • conservatory
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    • Hillydevon
    • September 15, 2016

18. MBC Foundation EPS protection

    By Leaway, July 10, 2016
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    • TerryE
    • September 13, 2016

19. Stud v blockwall

    By Vijay, September 12, 2016
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    • Vijay
    • September 13, 2016

20. VAT on outbuilding

    By Triassic, September 9, 2016
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    • PeterW
    • September 12, 2016

21. Psycho Active Substances and piles

    By ToughButterCup, September 9, 2016   

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    • SteamyTea
    • September 9, 2016

22. UK Construction Week - NEC

    By Barney12, September 8, 2016
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    • Barney12
    • September 8, 2016

23. Moved in - couldn't have done it with out you all...!

    By Bitpipe, September 6, 2016
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    • Bitpipe
    • September 6, 2016

24. Underground serve separation

    By worldwidewebs, September 6, 2016
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    • worldwidewebs
    • September 6, 2016

25. Outdoor Oven

    By daiking, September 5, 2016
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    • PeterW
    • September 6, 2016