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1. Examples of Building Warrant drawings?

   By Crofter, August 13
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   • Crofter
   • August 13

2. Connectivity Plan - Approved Document R

   By Caroline, July 10
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   • JuddlyFire
   • August 12

3. 2nd layer of osb underfloor

   By Eldad, June 20   

   • osb
   • plywood
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   • Eldad
   • August 12

4. Guttering fall?

   By flanagaj, August 11
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   • saveasteading
   • August 11

5. Its true what you lot say!

   By mjc55, August 7
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   • Gone West
   • August 11

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

   By miike, August 8
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   • JohnMo
   • August 9

7. Council tax demand 1 2

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

8. Crane pad thickness

   By Lincolnshire Ian, August 8
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   • BadgerBodger
   • August 8

9. Water connection. Not sure of the best approach

   By flanagaj, August 6
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • August 7

10. Self build laziness

    By Pocster, August 4
    • 15 replies
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    • Pocster
    • August 6

11. EPDM - Viable for a full roof?

    By Mulberry View, August 6
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    • Nick Laslett
    • August 6

12. Pantomine throne...

    By kandgmitchell, August 4
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    • Pendicle
    • August 6

13. Timber frame foundation / sole plate detail

    By alexoftheorchard, August 4
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    • alexoftheorchard
    • August 4

14. You lot are so (expletive deleted)ed

    By Pocster, August 1
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 3

15. What's the biggest thing you'd do differently if building again? 1 2 3

    By miike, October 29, 2024
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    • Kelvin
    • August 2

16. Sweet spot when buying a digger 1 2

    By Post and beam, July 14
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    • twice round the block
    • July 31

17. Insulating cold kitchen floor (limited by floor height)

    By boger, July 30
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 31

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

    By markc, April 22
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    • Post and beam
    • July 27

19. CIL regulations and VAT claim

    By Zef, July 27
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    • nod
    • July 27

20. What level of detail in BC tech drawings?

    By flanagaj, July 26
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    • Spinny
    • July 26

21. Economics of DIY and Self Building 1 2

    By Gus Potter, July 22
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    • LSB
    • July 24

22. Starting the build - what do I need to do wrt Utilities?

    By Indy, October 22, 2024
    • 15 replies
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    • Roberto64
    • July 23

23. Trade account - electrics and plumbing

    By Lincolnshire Ian, July 23
    • 15 replies
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • July 23

24. Notching Jamb, Jack and common studs for cables. Insulation position

    By tvrulesme, July 22   

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    • pir
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    • 7 replies
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    • JohnMo
    • July 22

25. Cash discounts, scaffolding

    By Drellingore, July 20
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    • nod
    • July 20