General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2615 topics in this forum

1. Percolation test. Draining too quickly 1 2

   By flanagaj, May 3
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   • JohnMo
   • May 4

2. Wall plate

   By Cadoxton Jack, May 4
   • 1 reply
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   • nod
   • May 4

3. Something went right then....

   By Post and beam, May 2
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   • Post and beam
   • May 3

4. Timber or timber effect soffit material

   By Spinny, April 30
   • 4 replies
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   • BadgerBodger
   • April 30

5. Contesting final invoice - please help! 1 2 3 4 5

   By Tom, February 6
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   • Tom
   • April 30

6. Wall plate fixings

   By Cadoxton Jack, April 30
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   • Cadoxton Jack
   • April 30

7. Locking Bollards - Recommendations?

   By Ferdinand, April 26
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   • Ferdinand
   • April 29

8. Cost to Discharge Condition

   By Rosslyn, April 16
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   • Rosslyn
   • April 27

9. Earth works radio jingle

   By Pocster, April 24
   • 1 reply
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   • SteamyTea
   • April 24

10. Man-Cave .. blokes need a safe space .. and “Toy” Box

    By markc, April 22
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    • markc
    • April 23

11. Meeting electricity company to discuss wayleave termination / pole move. Any tips?

    By flanagaj, January 30
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    • flanagaj
    • April 22

12. Renewables - planning conditions, any advice appreciated

    By Caroline, April 21
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    • Conor
    • April 21

13. Pipes & Plastics in the Sun

    By Spinny, April 20
    • 2 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • April 20

14. Fire protection of steels 1 2 3

    By Post and beam, April 3
    • 60 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • April 15

15. Microcement for kitchen worktops - any advice?

    By Vesa, April 1
    • 3 replies
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    • arbennett
    • April 15

16. Sealing and finishing around door & window frames

    By Spinny, April 14
    • 1 reply
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    • Redbeard
    • April 14

17. Window reveals - how much space at sides and head?

    By crispy_wafer, February 26
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    • crispy_wafer
    • April 13

18. Cast stone cills

    By Andy Bee, March 21
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    • Andy Bee
    • April 12

19. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) HELP PLEASE

    By Caroline, April 10
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    • Temp
    • April 11

20. Research Project on retroftting Listed Buildings – Would You Be Open to Sharing Your Experience?

    By Jords360, April 8
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    • Jords360
    • April 8

21. Always too much or too little. But yesterday it wuz jus'right....

    By ToughButterCup, April 3
    • 13 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • April 7

22. Non compliant outside drainage

    By AdaminCymru, April 6
    • 3 replies
    • 338 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 7

23. Brise Soleil

    By mike2016, November 24, 2023
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    • Jenni
    • April 5

24. Dispute with tradesman

    By Roundtuit, March 31
    • 12 replies
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    • FluxyCored
    • April 3

25. Essential new tool

    By saveasteading, April 1
    • 8 replies
    • 397 views
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    • scottishjohn
    • April 2