General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2835 topics in this forum

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

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

2. Neighbours want to scaffold in my courtyard 1 2

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

3. 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
   • 78 replies
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   • Carrerahill
   • May 1

4. Warm roof conversion

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

5. Novice questions regarding wall chasing

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

6. Strongest lightweight concrete blocks for tiling marble onto

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

7. 3D printing, can anyone help out?

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

8. Anyone had a Danwood build without an MVHR?

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

9. Removing markings from tarmac

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Whats going on here?

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

14. Changes to the grid proposed

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

15. Sticking insulated plasterboards

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

16. Painting wood burner

    By BotusBuild, March 26   

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

17. Registering a site with Openreach

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

18. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

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

19. YouTube channel. Forum member?

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

20. 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

21. Octopus smart tariffs going down on 1 April

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

22. Communicating with the builder

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

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

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

24. Electricity tariffs

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

25. Rebuilding after demolishing question 1 2

    By dustyb, January 6
    • 34 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • G and J
    • March 10