General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2724 topics in this forum

1. 2nd layer of osb underfloor

   By Eldad, June 20   

   • osb
   • plywood
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • osb
     • plywood
     • underfloor
   • 6 replies
   • 611 views
   • 
   • Eldad
   • August 12

2. Guttering fall?

   By flanagaj, August 11
   • 5 replies
   • 610 views
   • 
   • saveasteading
   • August 11

3. Its true what you lot say!

   By mjc55, August 7
   • 5 replies
   • 670 views
   • 
   • Gone West
   • August 11

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

   By miike, August 8
   • 18 replies
   • 769 views
   • 
   • JohnMo
   • August 9

5. Council tax demand 1 2

   By nod, February 3, 2018
   • 26 replies
   • 3.9k views
   • 
   • Kelvin
   • August 8

6. Crane pad thickness

   By Lincolnshire Ian, August 8
   • 8 replies
   • 400 views
   • 
   • BadgerBodger
   • August 8

7. Water connection. Not sure of the best approach

   By flanagaj, August 6
   • 5 replies
   • 391 views
   • 
   • Alan Ambrose
   • August 7

8. Self build laziness

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

9. EPDM - Viable for a full roof?

   By Mulberry View, August 6
   • 6 replies
   • 489 views
   • 
   • Nick Laslett
   • August 6

10. Pantomine throne...

    By kandgmitchell, August 4
    • 2 replies
    • 265 views
    • 
    • Pendicle
    • August 6

11. Timber frame foundation / sole plate detail

    By alexoftheorchard, August 4
    • 0 replies
    • 259 views
    • 
    • alexoftheorchard
    • August 4

12. You lot are so (expletive deleted)ed

    By Pocster, August 1
    • 19 replies
    • 683 views
    • 
    • SteamyTea
    • August 3

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

    By miike, October 29, 2024
    • 65 replies
    • 10k views
    • 
    • Kelvin
    • August 2

14. Sweet spot when buying a digger 1 2

    By Post and beam, July 14
    • 27 replies
    • 1.3k views
    • 
    • twice round the block
    • July 31

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

    By boger, July 30
    • 5 replies
    • 373 views
    • 
    • Nickfromwales
    • July 31

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

    By markc, April 22
    • 8 replies
    • 618 views
    • 
    • Post and beam
    • July 27

17. CIL regulations and VAT claim

    By Zef, July 27
    • 1 reply
    • 231 views
    • 
    • nod
    • July 27

18. What level of detail in BC tech drawings?

    By flanagaj, July 26
    • 4 replies
    • 288 views
    • 
    • Spinny
    • July 26

19. Economics of DIY and Self Building 1 2

    By Gus Potter, July 22
    • 38 replies
    • 1.7k views
    • 
    • LSB
    • July 24

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

    By Indy, October 22, 2024
    • 15 replies
    • 3.2k views
    • 
    • Roberto64
    • July 23

21. Trade account - electrics and plumbing

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

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

    By tvrulesme, July 22   

    • u value
    • pir
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • u value
      • pir
      • notch
      • service void
    • 7 replies
    • 454 views
    • 
    • JohnMo
    • July 22

23. Cash discounts, scaffolding

    By Drellingore, July 20
    • 6 replies
    • 402 views
    • 
    • nod
    • July 20

24. Using PIR boards to backfill garden path

    By miike, July 17
    • 5 replies
    • 464 views
    • 
    • JohnMo
    • July 17

25. Best window film to stop super heating in summer

    By Happy Valley, July 16
    • 10 replies
    • 826 views
    • 
    • mike2016
    • July 17