General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Attention to detail

   By nod, June 28, 2022
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   • Gus Potter
   • June 28, 2022

2. Black breather membrane for exterior walls?

   By Tom, June 28, 2022
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   • JamesP
   • June 28, 2022

3. Is this external studwork wall buildup OK?

   By Tom, June 28, 2022
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   • Tom
   • June 28, 2022

4. Price hikes

   By nod, June 26, 2022
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   • nod
   • June 26, 2022

5. Is it time to move to a fixed price tariff

   By JohnMo, June 24, 2022   

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   • JohnMo
   • June 26, 2022

6. Never heard these words in the same sentence.....scaffolders, courteous, tidy, helpful.

   By saveasteading, June 24, 2022
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   • ToughButterCup
   • June 25, 2022

7. Paint Removal from Exterior brickwork

   By sab, June 23, 2022
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   • sab
   • June 23, 2022

8. MC quoting high for add-ons

   By bmj1, June 20, 2022
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   • nod
   • June 21, 2022

9. Anyone cleverer than me?

   By Mulberry View, June 18, 2022
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   • Mulberry View
   • June 20, 2022

10. How to cut a slate slab (and how difficult is it)?

    By Oxbow16, June 16, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • June 19, 2022

11. Prior to plasterers coming

    By James94, June 12, 2022
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    • Temp
    • June 19, 2022

12. Laser Level/Builders Level... 1 2

    By Mulberry View, June 14, 2022
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    • Tom
    • June 19, 2022

13. Busy weekend

    By nod, June 18, 2022
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    • nod
    • June 18, 2022

14. Recession + building trade = ?

    By DazRave, June 16, 2022
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    • MikeSharp01
    • June 17, 2022

15. Chimney tray

    By nod, June 12, 2022
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    • crispy_wafer
    • June 17, 2022

16. Sound insulation

    By Russell griffiths, December 2, 2020
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    • SuperJohnG
    • June 16, 2022

17. Festool Demonstration

    By Gone West, June 15, 2022
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    • Gone West
    • June 15, 2022

18. Do you need a plasterer

    By Russell griffiths, June 9, 2022
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    • TonyAJQ
    • June 14, 2022

19. "Land Registry compliant" plan

    By Tom, June 14, 2022
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    • nod
    • June 14, 2022

20. Airtightness on blockwork in loft

    By crispy_wafer, June 13, 2022
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    • crispy_wafer
    • June 13, 2022

21. Lifting Steels

    By nod, June 11, 2022
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    • Gus Potter
    • June 12, 2022

22. Mobility Step

    By Onoff, June 11, 2022
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    • Onoff
    • June 12, 2022

23. Do I need an ASHP?

    By Tom, June 9, 2022
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    • Tom
    • June 9, 2022

24. Contracts

    By Linto, June 8, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • June 9, 2022

25. Interior Designers - have you used them and how much does it cost? 1 2

    By Indy, April 26, 2022
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    • bassanclan
    • June 7, 2022