General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Do you need to stagger plasterboard

   By Eric, April 29, 2023
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   • Discoeye
   • April 30, 2023

2. What are the options to close a 200mm cavity?

   By CalvinHobbes, April 27, 2023
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   • Dave Jones
   • April 28, 2023

3. Steel lintels

   By Kenc, April 23, 2023
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   • Kenc
   • April 26, 2023

4. Parts of the build that can be done yourself with min training/max savings 1 2

   By miike, March 7, 2023
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   • Iceverge
   • April 26, 2023

5. Architects, self-build involvement, roles and responsibilities 1 2

   By Drellingore, April 13, 2023
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   • Johnnyt
   • April 26, 2023

6. when do I need to have the underfloor insulation ready?

   By CalvinHobbes, April 25, 2023
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   • JohnMo
   • April 25, 2023

7. Best place to buy Heras fencing

   By Meabh, March 15, 2023
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   • saveasteading
   • April 24, 2023

8. Paint sprayer recommendation

   By Arnold9801, April 23, 2023
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   • Pocster
   • April 24, 2023

9. We can't trust energy companies

   By Radian, April 21, 2023
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   • ProDave
   • April 23, 2023

10. What is a basic contract for a self builder who is getting a builder to do it in stages? 1 2

    By CalvinHobbes, November 29, 2022
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    • SBMS
    • April 18, 2023

11. National Grid is currently looking at improving their website for people wanting to connect their properties to the grid.

    By BuildHub, April 18, 2023
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    • MikeSharp01
    • April 18, 2023

12. Retention, snagging, liquidation

    By WWilts, April 17, 2023
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    • Ralph
    • April 18, 2023

13. Potential builders 1 2

    By SarahG, April 13, 2023
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    • twice round the block
    • April 17, 2023

14. Genie lift hire/lifting sheets

    By eandg, April 13, 2023
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    • Conor
    • April 13, 2023

15. Fire doors, between garage and internal space.

    By Russell griffiths, December 1, 2022
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    • Dave Jones
    • April 13, 2023

16. Company accounts overdue 1 2

    By Kelvin, April 10, 2023
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    • Kelvin
    • April 12, 2023

17. Ok, probably mad but gotta ask reading about A2A, would it work in a 194m2 house instead of mvhr and ASHP?

    By CalvinHobbes, March 29, 2023
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    • mattman
    • April 12, 2023

18. UFH Issue 1 2

    By pepelepeu, April 6, 2023
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    • Temp
    • April 12, 2023

19. Beam & Block Grouting - Estimating Materials...

    By Mulberry View, April 11, 2023
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    • Buzz
    • April 11, 2023

20. Good hoover for cleaning a building site

    By JohnBishop, April 9, 2023
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    • joe90
    • April 10, 2023

21. 5 levels of garden

    By suryabhan singh, April 5, 2023
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    • Kelvin
    • April 6, 2023

22. Plasterboard before screed... any major issues?

    By eandg, April 4, 2023
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    • eandg
    • April 4, 2023

23. Internal door locks.

    By Russell griffiths, April 4, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 4, 2023

24. How to get blocks up high?

    By CalvinHobbes, April 2, 2023
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    • Blooda
    • April 3, 2023

25. Grid connection delay

    By Temp, March 31, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • March 31, 2023