General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2728 topics in this forum

1. Living in caravan while self build - car insurance?

   By Wadrian, September 12
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   • Wadrian
   • September 12

2. New single-storey extension near mature tree - trouble ahead?

   By dwtowner, September 11
   • 9 replies
   • 604 views
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   • saveasteading
   • September 12

3. Pre-cast concrete staircase 1 2

   By flanagaj, September 7
   • 26 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Gus Potter
   • September 10

4. Fabric for under driveway and drainage field

   By flanagaj, September 10
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   • flanagaj
   • September 10

5. How to protect cladding 1 2

   By Spinny, September 9
   • 30 replies
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   • Redbeard
   • September 9

6. Wall for floating staircase?

   By flanagaj, August 15
   • 18 replies
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   • Gus Potter
   • September 7

7. Openreach new fibre connection 1 2

   By flanagaj, July 29
   • 32 replies
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   • Kelvin
   • September 7

8. Lean to/shelter

   By jack245, September 7
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   • 342 views
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   • jack245
   • September 7

9. Good books on self build project management? 1 2

   By Rachieble, March 11
   • 26 replies
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   • SimonD
   • September 6

10. Garden room

    By Jonnyx, September 2
    • 12 replies
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    • Jonnyx
    • September 5

11. Finished but not finished, when can you move in.

    By Post and beam, September 1
    • 11 replies
    • 636 views
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    • mjc55
    • September 2

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

    By OVIP, September 2
    • 6 replies
    • 527 views
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    • OVIP
    • September 2

13. Moving in to an unfinished self build

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

14. U values for windows and doors on new build

    By Caroline, August 29
    • 9 replies
    • 977 views
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    • craig
    • September 1

15. Racetrack in the Green Belt

    By Ferdinand, August 31
    • 0 replies
    • 241 views
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 31

16. Predicting rain?

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

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

    By flanagaj, August 28
    • 5 replies
    • 428 views
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    • SBMS
    • August 30

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

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

19. Pipe decoiler.

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

20. Potton Homes(Kingspan) out of business

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

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

    By ToughButterCup, August 24
    • 3 replies
    • 437 views
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    • andyscotland
    • August 24

22. Getting better at digging with an excavator?

    By Alan Ambrose, June 14
    • 24 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • August 23

23. Self build info

    By Phililp, August 20
    • 2 replies
    • 403 views
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    • nod
    • August 21

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

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

25. Ventilation behind stud wall

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