General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Best window film to stop super heating in summer

   By Happy Valley, July 16
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   • mike2016
   • July 17

2. 200+ metre utility connection 1 2

   By Oz07, August 22, 2024
   • 28 replies
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   • kandgmitchell
   • July 16

3. Moving in before completion

   By Lincolnshire Ian, July 15
   • 7 replies
   • 535 views
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   • mjc55
   • July 15

4. 6' Gabion Wall construction - how thin can/should it be?

   By Tetrarch, July 12
   • 11 replies
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   • Tetrarch
   • July 13

5. So I need level access on this door....it's 4.5cm

   By CalvinHobbes, July 10
   • 2 replies
   • 297 views
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   • Oz07
   • July 10

6. Garage conversion wall design

   By DIYMike, July 8
   • 5 replies
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   • Nickfromwales
   • July 9

7. Specified ridge height. Relative to what though?

   By flanagaj, May 4
   • 20 replies
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • July 7

8. Deciding to say "no" to a self build opportunity 1 2

   By maison d'etre, June 30
   • 30 replies
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • July 6

9. creating thermal door thresholds/upstands on full house renovation

   By frslam, July 3
   • 1 reply
   • 393 views
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   • nod
   • July 3

10. UK Power Networks info required for new supply

    By Furnace, June 26
    • 15 replies
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    • Furnace
    • July 2

11. gap between polished concrete floor and sliding door frame - compriband, CT1?

    By Tom, July 1
    • 2 replies
    • 328 views
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    • Tom
    • July 2

12. Sealing the gap between house brick wall and concrete path.

    By Mike66, June 27
    • 4 replies
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    • JohnMo
    • June 29

13. Quick Drill Question - Converter for SDS drill bit

    By Spinny, June 27
    • 5 replies
    • 640 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 27

14. Screed floor quote guidance

    By Spikeuk, June 23
    • 5 replies
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 24

15. Caravan/mobile lodges?

    By scoobydo, June 9
    • 10 replies
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    • scoobydo
    • June 21

16. Porcelain Patio advice needed!

    By Sam odell, June 17   

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    • 6 replies
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    • Sam odell
    • June 20

17. Any advice on where to sell a static caravan please?

    By David247, June 11
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views
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    • David247
    • June 17

18. Underground drainage - 110 pvc to clay

    By BenL, June 8   

    • underground drainage
    • 110mm waste
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    • 5 replies
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    • BenL
    • June 11

19. First anniversary

    By Bancroft, June 5
    • 4 replies
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    • Super_Paulie
    • June 5

20. How to regain traction... 1 2

    By Mulberry View, May 27
    • 30 replies
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    • Andehh
    • June 2

21. How do I start a blog?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
    • 6 replies
    • 591 views
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    • garrymartin
    • May 31

22. Is there a different way to search the blogs on here?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
    • 8 replies
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    • BuildHub
    • May 30

23. Temporary accommodation on site - when access is tricky 1 2

    By Tom, March 30, 2020
    • 27 replies
    • 5.8k views
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    • Russell griffiths
    • May 30

24. Wayleave Agreement any help, please?

    By NLC, May 30
    • 2 replies
    • 594 views
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    • Conor
    • May 30

25. Weep holes in DPC for cavity - Full fill, flood zone

    By boxrick, May 29
    • 3 replies
    • 645 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 30