General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Stroma private building control. Any experience?

   By flanagaj, September 2, 2025
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   • Gus Potter
   • December 14, 2025

2. Sum it up in one sentence then... Go on.

   By ToughButterCup, December 8, 2025
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   • MikeSharp01
   • December 9, 2025

3. Utility connection costs

   By Saints1, December 7, 2025
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   • Saints1
   • December 8, 2025

4. Cheap sturdy vacuum cleaner for DIY cleanup 1 2

   By Gill, February 18, 2023
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   • LSB
   • December 7, 2025

5. Air monitoring thingamajig

   By Russell griffiths, November 29, 2025
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   • Oz07
   • November 30, 2025

6. What glue for Corolux PVC sheeting?

   By Ed21, November 29, 2025
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   • Redbeard
   • November 30, 2025

7. Cladding availability

   By Lincolnshire Ian, November 19, 2025
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   • Gone West
   • November 24, 2025

8. Payment Terms - Pay everything upfront?

   By Mulberry View, November 20, 2025
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   • Mulberry View
   • November 20, 2025

9. EPC without air permeability test?

   By Tom, November 19, 2025
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   • ADLIan
   • November 20, 2025

10. Gutex Thermoroom v Steico Internal Woodfibre Insulation Board

    By RobertG, November 12, 2025
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    • RobertG
    • November 20, 2025

11. Insulating a shed for laundry room?

    By flanagaj, November 9, 2025
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    • MPH243
    • November 18, 2025

12. Passive house experienced contractors in south east London

    By WisteriaMews, November 12, 2025
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    • WisteriaMews
    • November 17, 2025

13. Management Software

    By Rachieble, November 12, 2025
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    • BotusBuild
    • November 12, 2025

14. Vapour barrier thoughts on renovation

    By Space Race, November 11, 2025
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    • Space Race
    • November 11, 2025

15. Converting a shed into a sauna

    By Ianstonard, November 7, 2025
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    • SteamyTea
    • November 7, 2025

16. Danwood

    By Kjc, November 6, 2025
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    • kandgmitchell
    • November 6, 2025

17. Electrical supply to static caravan

    By flanagaj, November 4, 2025
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    • flanagaj
    • November 6, 2025

18. Levelling a static caravan?

    By flanagaj, October 30, 2025
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    • -rick-
    • November 4, 2025

19. Lintel above door

    By Jord, November 3, 2025
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    • Jord
    • November 3, 2025

20. The best ever ladder advert !!!

    By Ferdinand, October 24, 2025   

    • ladder advert
    • louvre robbery
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    • Garald
    • November 2, 2025

21. Static Caravan on site... Process & Potential Issues?

    By HanleeHouse, July 3, 2022
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    • Russell griffiths
    • November 1, 2025

22. Roller blinds.

    By Russell griffiths, October 30, 2025
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    • markharro
    • October 31, 2025

23. Self build exhibition

    By saveasteading, October 28, 2025
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    • -rick-
    • October 31, 2025

24. Dustius Maximus

    By Mr Blobby, October 28, 2025
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    • Big Jimbo
    • October 29, 2025

25. Sauna in Adjacent Car Port

    By Mulberry View, October 28, 2025
    • 10 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • October 28, 2025