General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Jeremy Harris heat loss calculator

   By Russell griffiths, February 8, 2024
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   • Pocster
   • February 9, 2024

2. Random Q of the day - related to waste pipes...

   By crispy_wafer, February 5, 2024
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   • joe90
   • February 5, 2024

3. HSE

   By nod, February 5, 2024
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   • joe90
   • February 5, 2024

4. Juliet balcony

   By nod, February 4, 2024
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   • nod
   • February 4, 2024

5. Fence Install - do I have a problem?

   By Ferdinand, January 7, 2024
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   • markocosic
   • February 3, 2024

6. First self build - SIP Vs ICF or other

   By FLF, February 2, 2024
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   • JohnMo
   • February 3, 2024

7. Site hut power ?

   By Firsttimer, January 29, 2024
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   • ProDave
   • January 29, 2024

8. Wall plate

   By crispy_wafer, November 28, 2023
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   • crispy_wafer
   • January 27, 2024

9. When’s a good time to self build

   By nod, January 27, 2024
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   • SteamyTea
   • January 27, 2024

10. Complain or not

    By crispy_wafer, January 25, 2024
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    • TonyT
    • January 25, 2024

11. Why are people leaving construction?

    By IanBECC14, January 23, 2024   

    • leaving construction
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    • Jenki
    • January 23, 2024

12. Is this just mould or something more sinister?

    By nezdub, January 23, 2024
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    • nezdub
    • January 23, 2024

13. Self Build Insurance Required?

    By NRMartin, January 22, 2024
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    • Blooda
    • January 23, 2024

14. Building a small cabin on a highland croft

    By Finlay1992, January 19, 2024
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    • ProDave
    • January 19, 2024

15. Air Test Recommendations

    By Willow, January 17, 2024
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    • Willow
    • January 19, 2024

16. Do I Require Planning Permission

    By rich1899, January 19, 2024
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    • rich1899
    • January 19, 2024

17. casting a concrete plinth for a wood burning stove

    By Tom, January 4, 2024
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • January 19, 2024

18. Should I be filling this before tiling?

    By Tom, January 16, 2024
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    • dpmiller
    • January 16, 2024

19. Any lead dressing tips?

    By Tom, January 13, 2024
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    • Tom
    • January 14, 2024

20. 2 years and a bit after breaking ground....

    By Moonshine, July 6, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • January 10, 2024

21. Which to do first? Walls or floors?

    By BotusBuild, January 9, 2024
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    • BotusBuild
    • January 9, 2024

22. Stuart Milne have gone bust - BBC

    By Ferdinand, January 9, 2024   

    • stuart milne
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    • ProDave
    • January 9, 2024

23. Fire proofing above a consumer unit.

    By Russell griffiths, January 3, 2024
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    • Russell griffiths
    • January 8, 2024

24. Building Control Application

    By PhilC, January 3, 2024
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    • PhilC
    • January 5, 2024

25. Hello - anyone have any idea how to change this lightbulb?

    By Ecthelion, January 2, 2024
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    • saveasteading
    • January 3, 2024