General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Removing markings from tarmac

   By bmj1, April 13
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   • Oz07
   • April 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Whats going on here?

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

6. Changes to the grid proposed

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

7. Sticking insulated plasterboards

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

8. Painting wood burner

   By BotusBuild, March 26   

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

9. Registering a site with Openreach

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

10. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

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

11. YouTube channel. Forum member?

    By flanagaj, March 22
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    • 519 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 23

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

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

13. Octopus smart tariffs going down on 1 April

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

14. Communicating with the builder

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

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

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

16. Electricity tariffs

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

17. Rebuilding after demolishing question 1 2

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

18. Alter ASHP hot water hysteresis?

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

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

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

20. Own tools on day rate?

    By flanagaj, March 5
    • 19 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 8

21. It’s coming out the hole

    By Pocster, March 5
    • 19 replies
    • 934 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 7

22. MVHR. For sign off.

    By Russell griffiths, March 2
    • 8 replies
    • 551 views
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    • Gone West
    • March 3

23. Completion sign off, when house is not complete.

    By Russell griffiths, March 2
    • 6 replies
    • 420 views
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    • Gone West
    • March 3

24. Polishing shower glass

    By Temp, February 27
    • 7 replies
    • 516 views
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    • Temp
    • March 2

25. Never again, unless... maybe...

    By NSS, February 23
    • 7 replies
    • 617 views
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    • saveasteading
    • February 24