General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2648 topics in this forum

1. Fire protection of steels 1 2 3

   By Post and beam, April 3
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   • saveasteading
   • April 15

2. Microcement for kitchen worktops - any advice?

   By Vesa, April 1
   • 3 replies
   • 521 views
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   • arbennett
   • April 15

3. Sealing and finishing around door & window frames

   By Spinny, April 14
   • 1 reply
   • 352 views
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   • Redbeard
   • April 14

4. Window reveals - how much space at sides and head?

   By crispy_wafer, February 26
   • 11 replies
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   • crispy_wafer
   • April 13

5. Cast stone cills

   By Andy Bee, March 21
   • 2 replies
   • 427 views
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   • Andy Bee
   • April 12

6. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) HELP PLEASE

   By Caroline, April 10
   • 9 replies
   • 658 views
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   • Temp
   • April 11

7. Research Project on retroftting Listed Buildings – Would You Be Open to Sharing Your Experience?

   By Jords360, April 8
   • 0 replies
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   • Jords360
   • April 8

8. Always too much or too little. But yesterday it wuz jus'right....

   By ToughButterCup, April 3
   • 13 replies
   • 578 views
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   • saveasteading
   • April 7

9. Non compliant outside drainage

   By AdaminCymru, April 6
   • 3 replies
   • 383 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • April 7

10. Brise Soleil

    By mike2016, November 24, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • Jenni
    • April 5

11. Dispute with tradesman

    By Roundtuit, March 31
    • 12 replies
    • 715 views
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    • FluxyCored
    • April 3

12. Essential new tool

    By saveasteading, April 1
    • 8 replies
    • 438 views
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    • scottishjohn
    • April 2

13. Install STP and mobile home before PP grant?

    By flanagaj, March 31
    • 2 replies
    • 343 views
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    • flanagaj
    • April 1

14. Wrapping up contract and liquidated damages

    By Andehh, July 16, 2023
    • 11 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 29

15. Man Enough

    By nod, March 29
    • 1 reply
    • 314 views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • March 29

16. Resin worktops for kitchen - has anyone else tried making one?

    By Vesa, March 28
    • 16 replies
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    • Vesa
    • March 28

17. Anyone considered a compact tractor?

    By Drellingore, March 25
    • 8 replies
    • 605 views
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    • Drellingore
    • March 28

18. Electricity Cable Connection

    By HighlandHopeful, March 28
    • 5 replies
    • 430 views
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    • joth
    • March 28

19. DPM and block and beam floor

    By Glee, March 21
    • 22 replies
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    • Tony L
    • March 28

20. When Can We Move In?

    By MortarThePoint, March 25
    • 19 replies
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    • DownSouth
    • March 26

21. How to fit this lintel?

    By Unforgiven, March 22
    • 6 replies
    • 537 views
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    • Unforgiven
    • March 26

22. First Time Using OSB for Shed Walls – Paint or Treat It First?

    By Sam James, March 23
    • 1 reply
    • 393 views
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    • Conor
    • March 23

23. Q&A on our self-build, as featured on Grand Designs 2024

    By thefoxesmaltings, October 16, 2024
    • 24 replies
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    • Drellingore
    • March 20

24. DPM in subfloor

    By Joshua Graham, March 19   

    • damp
    • underfloor
    • 2 replies
    • 361 views
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    • Joshua Graham
    • March 19

25. Convincing my wife that a static caravan makes sense 1 2 3

    By flanagaj, May 19, 2024
    • 67 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 19