General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Lean to house pergola, polycarbonate sheets starting to slide down

   By OVIP, September 2
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   • OVIP
   • September 2

2. Moving in to an unfinished self build

   By hbooth, February 4, 2022
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   • gavztheouch
   • September 2

3. U values for windows and doors on new build

   By Caroline, August 29
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   • craig
   • September 1

4. Racetrack in the Green Belt

   By Ferdinand, August 31
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   • Ferdinand
   • August 31

5. Predicting rain?

   By Alan Ambrose, August 29
   • 11 replies
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   • SteamyTea
   • August 30

6. Pre-commencement conditions discharged. Can I crack on?

   By flanagaj, August 28
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   • SBMS
   • August 30

7. Looking for advice on portakabins for self-build welfare + office use

   By buildmoredog, August 27
   • 7 replies
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   • Kelvin
   • August 29

8. Pipe decoiler.

   By Russell griffiths, October 8, 2024
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   • geowilts
   • August 29

9. Potton Homes(Kingspan) out of business

   By Post and beam, August 22
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   • nod
   • August 24

10. When is a self build '... finished...'

    By ToughButterCup, August 24
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    • andyscotland
    • August 24

11. Getting better at digging with an excavator?

    By Alan Ambrose, June 14
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • August 23

12. Self build info

    By Phililp, August 20
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    • nod
    • August 21

13. Oh dear, that didn't go well.

    By Alan Ambrose, August 19
    • 1 reply
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    • Gus Potter
    • August 19

14. Ventilation behind stud wall

    By baljci, August 19
    • 1 reply
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    • Mr Punter
    • August 19

15. Logical steps. Help!

    By flanagaj, August 17
    • 5 replies
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    • flanagaj
    • August 17

16. Anyone got a WUFI Pro licence? 1 2

    By Drellingore, July 27
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    • ADLIan
    • August 17

17. Examples of Building Warrant drawings?

    By Crofter, August 13
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    • Crofter
    • August 13

18. Connectivity Plan - Approved Document R

    By Caroline, July 10
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    • JuddlyFire
    • August 12

19. 2nd layer of osb underfloor

    By Eldad, June 20   

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    • Eldad
    • August 12

20. Guttering fall?

    By flanagaj, August 11
    • 5 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • August 11

21. Its true what you lot say!

    By mjc55, August 7
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    • Gone West
    • August 11

22. Big money on eco upgrades for a 8 point DROP on SAP

    By miike, August 8
    • 18 replies
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    • JohnMo
    • August 9

23. Council tax demand 1 2

    By nod, February 3, 2018
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    • Kelvin
    • August 8

24. Crane pad thickness

    By Lincolnshire Ian, August 8
    • 8 replies
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    • BadgerBodger
    • August 8

25. Water connection. Not sure of the best approach

    By flanagaj, August 6
    • 5 replies
    • 348 views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • August 7