General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2815 topics in this forum

1. Architects - Hmphhh

   By Mulberry View, May 20
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   • Great_scot_selfbuild
   • May 30

2. Caravans on block - safe?

   By Hilldes, November 28, 2020
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   • David Cooke
   • May 30

3. Bugga....

   By ToughButterCup, May 23
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   • MPH243
   • May 23

4. How to build a stud wall around a small window

   By cowboy25, May 17
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   • elite
   • May 19

5. Air hooks for Radon membrane

   By flanagaj, May 7
   • 8 replies
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   • Spinny
   • May 12

6. How are we heating this, plus hot water.

   By Russell griffiths, May 5
   • 13 replies
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   • -rick-
   • May 5

7. Neighbours want to scaffold in my courtyard 1 2

   By DannyT, April 30
   • 41 replies
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   • Nickfromwales
   • May 3

8. A gully drain required for a bin store? Requested by Building Control - also question re EV car charger 1 2 3 4

   By Caroline, April 20
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   • Carrerahill
   • May 1

9. Warm roof conversion

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

10. Novice questions regarding wall chasing

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

11. Strongest lightweight concrete blocks for tiling marble onto

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

12. 3D printing, can anyone help out?

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

13. Anyone had a Danwood build without an MVHR?

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

14. Removing markings from tarmac

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

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

    By Caroline, April 12
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    • cjsparkey
    • April 12

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

    By Caroline, April 10
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 10

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

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

18. Whats going on here?

    By CalvinHobbes, April 1
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    • Nickfromwales
    • April 1

19. Changes to the grid proposed

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

20. Sticking insulated plasterboards

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

21. Painting wood burner

    By BotusBuild, March 26   

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

22. Registering a site with Openreach

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

23. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

    By Russell griffiths, February 15
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    • Spinny
    • March 24

24. YouTube channel. Forum member?

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

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

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