General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Warm roof conversion

   By Space Race, April 24
   • 12 replies
   • 821 views
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   • Space Race
   • April 28

2. Novice questions regarding wall chasing

   By Ajay Gupta, April 24
   • 3 replies
   • 499 views
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   • MikeSharp01
   • April 25

3. Strongest lightweight concrete blocks for tiling marble onto

   By bmj1, April 15
   • 8 replies
   • 567 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • April 16

4. 3D printing, can anyone help out?

   By Nickfromwales, April 13
   • 4 replies
   • 571 views
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   • dpmiller
   • April 13

5. Anyone had a Danwood build without an MVHR?

   By worldwidewebs, April 9
   • 14 replies
   • 733 views
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   • Post and beam
   • April 13

6. Removing markings from tarmac

   By bmj1, April 13
   • 6 replies
   • 410 views
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   • Oz07
   • April 13

7. VAT reclaim query on invoice dated after BC sign off (plus ? on claiming hob with built in extraction)

   By Caroline, April 12
   • 1 reply
   • 375 views
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   • cjsparkey
   • April 12

8. Water treatment plant with "marking" in accordance with Document H

   By Caroline, April 10
   • 6 replies
   • 446 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • April 10

9. Completion - everything done but building inspector on holiday!

   By Caroline, March 31
   • 7 replies
   • 645 views
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   • BotusBuild
   • April 2

10. Whats going on here?

    By CalvinHobbes, April 1
    • 1 reply
    • 444 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • April 1

11. Changes to the grid proposed

    By Temp, March 31
    • 9 replies
    • 572 views
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    • ProDave
    • April 1

12. Sticking insulated plasterboards

    By Arnold9801, March 29
    • 10 replies
    • 561 views
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    • Super_Paulie
    • March 30

13. Painting wood burner

    By BotusBuild, March 26   

    • rust
    • water damage
    • 8 replies
    • 546 views
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    • BotusBuild
    • March 27

14. Registering a site with Openreach

    By Bancroft, March 25
    • 2 replies
    • 424 views
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    • Oz07
    • March 25

15. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

    By Russell griffiths, February 15
    • 20 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Spinny
    • March 24

16. YouTube channel. Forum member?

    By flanagaj, March 22
    • 2 replies
    • 451 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 23

17. Project finished: MBC timber frame self build, 220m^2 over three floors

    By RedRhino, October 2, 2025
    • 8 replies
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    • WisteriaMews
    • March 21

18. Octopus smart tariffs going down on 1 April

    By jack, March 18
    • 1 reply
    • 343 views
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    • JohnMo
    • March 18

19. Communicating with the builder

    By Bancroft, March 15
    • 15 replies
    • 667 views
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    • Bancroft
    • March 17

20. Approved Document Q - (PAS 24) Details (Security Doors/Windows)

    By Caroline, March 14
    • 1 reply
    • 310 views
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    • JohnMo
    • March 14

21. Electricity tariffs

    By Russell griffiths, March 6
    • 9 replies
    • 711 views
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    • JohnMo
    • March 10

22. Rebuilding after demolishing question 1 2

    By dustyb, January 6
    • 34 replies
    • 2k views
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    • G and J
    • March 10

23. Alter ASHP hot water hysteresis?

    By Tom, February 26
    • 10 replies
    • 607 views
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    • JohnMo
    • March 9

24. Interesting take on ‘houses built using CNCed wood’

    By Alan Ambrose, March 9
    • 6 replies
    • 316 views
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    • sgt_woulds
    • March 9

25. Own tools on day rate?

    By flanagaj, March 5
    • 19 replies
    • 893 views
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 8