General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Fixing above UFH

   By nod, April 19, 2024
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   • nod
   • April 19, 2024

2. Are these costs realistic for a 500m2 house 1 2 3 4

   By miike, February 24, 2023
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   • GK22
   • April 19, 2024

3. Fire place construction

   By ukcat, April 18, 2024
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   • ukcat
   • April 18, 2024

4. Plant Hire Insurance

   By mike2016, April 17, 2024
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   • mike2016
   • April 17, 2024

5. Plumber dispute

   By Dee, April 17, 2024
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   • Dee
   • April 17, 2024

6. Mvhr plenum placement

   By Russell griffiths, April 16, 2024
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   • Russell griffiths
   • April 17, 2024

7. A self builder should just see pipes …

   By Pocster, April 12, 2024
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   • Pocster
   • April 12, 2024

8. Best construction for shower areas

   By Chanmenie, April 3, 2024
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   • Mike
   • April 4, 2024

9. Scaffolding

   By nod, April 3, 2024
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   • MPH243
   • April 3, 2024

10. Head fried. Just had someone say use oil not ashp 1 2

    By CalvinHobbes, March 29, 2024
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    • Dave Jones
    • April 1, 2024

11. Letbuild2

    By letsbuild2, March 31, 2024
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    • nod
    • March 31, 2024

12. Repair gap between external wall and concrete slab

    By Oxbow16, March 18, 2024
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    • Nickfromwales
    • March 30, 2024

13. Topographic map to 3D options

    By Gaf, March 24, 2024
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    • Gaf
    • March 27, 2024

14. Chasing pipes into the wall and structural integrity 1 2

    By Water, June 3, 2021
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    • BotusBuild
    • March 27, 2024

15. Insulating under rafters, service battens & plasterboard

    By Eric, March 24, 2024
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    • Iceverge
    • March 25, 2024

16. Screeding up to Floor Boards

    By JLAB, March 21, 2024
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 25, 2024

17. Gate intercom systems

    By Russell griffiths, March 15, 2024
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    • Onoff
    • March 24, 2024

18. 88 new houses near Cambridge to be demolished. 1 2 3

    By Temp, December 14, 2023
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 24, 2024

19. Identification of a specific fixing

    By RobertW, March 22, 2024
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    • RobertW
    • March 22, 2024

20. What will the window cleaner charge ...

    By ToughButterCup, April 4, 2021
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    • Mattg4321
    • March 21, 2024

21. 157m2 concrete slab labour cost

    By flanagaj, March 4, 2024
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    • NandM
    • March 19, 2024

22. What activities can I do while waiting for planning permission?

    By Bancroft, March 17, 2024
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    • Pocster
    • March 19, 2024

23. MBC prices per sqm

    By SBMS, March 15, 2024
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    • SBMS
    • March 15, 2024

24. Letsbuild2

    By letsbuild2, March 15, 2024
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    • letsbuild2
    • March 15, 2024

25. Passivhaus in St Albans for sale 1 2

    By TheMitchells, March 8, 2024
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    • Iceverge
    • March 14, 2024