General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2813 topics in this forum

1. Bugga....

   By ToughButterCup, May 23
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   • MPH243
   • May 23

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

   By cowboy25, May 17
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   • elite
   • May 19

3. Air hooks for Radon membrane

   By flanagaj, May 7
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   • Spinny
   • May 12

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

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

5. Neighbours want to scaffold in my courtyard 1 2

   By DannyT, April 30
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   • Nickfromwales
   • May 3

6. 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

7. Warm roof conversion

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

8. Novice questions regarding wall chasing

   By Ajay Gupta, April 24
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   • MikeSharp01
   • April 25

9. Strongest lightweight concrete blocks for tiling marble onto

   By bmj1, April 15
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   • Mr Punter
   • April 16

10. 3D printing, can anyone help out?

    By Nickfromwales, April 13
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    • dpmiller
    • April 13

11. Anyone had a Danwood build without an MVHR?

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

12. Removing markings from tarmac

    By bmj1, April 13
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    • Oz07
    • April 13

13. 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

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

    By Caroline, April 10
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 10

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

    By Caroline, March 31
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    • BotusBuild
    • April 2

16. Whats going on here?

    By CalvinHobbes, April 1
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    • Nickfromwales
    • April 1

17. Changes to the grid proposed

    By Temp, March 31
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    • ProDave
    • April 1

18. Sticking insulated plasterboards

    By Arnold9801, March 29
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    • Super_Paulie
    • March 30

19. Painting wood burner

    By BotusBuild, March 26   

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

20. Registering a site with Openreach

    By Bancroft, March 25
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    • Oz07
    • March 25

21. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

    By Russell griffiths, February 15
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    • Spinny
    • March 24

22. YouTube channel. Forum member?

    By flanagaj, March 22
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 23

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

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

24. Octopus smart tariffs going down on 1 April

    By jack, March 18
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    • JohnMo
    • March 18

25. Communicating with the builder

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