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

   By tvrulesme, July 22   

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   • JohnMo
   • July 22

2. Cash discounts, scaffolding

   By Drellingore, July 20
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   • nod
   • July 20

3. Using PIR boards to backfill garden path

   By miike, July 17
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   • JohnMo
   • July 17

4. Best window film to stop super heating in summer

   By Happy Valley, July 16
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   • mike2016
   • July 17

5. 200+ metre utility connection 1 2

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

6. Moving in before completion

   By Lincolnshire Ian, July 15
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   • mjc55
   • July 15

7. 6' Gabion Wall construction - how thin can/should it be?

   By Tetrarch, July 12
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   • Tetrarch
   • July 13

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

   By CalvinHobbes, July 10
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   • Oz07
   • July 10

9. Garage conversion wall design

   By DIYMike, July 8
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   • Nickfromwales
   • July 9

10. Specified ridge height. Relative to what though?

    By flanagaj, May 4
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • July 7

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

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

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

    By frslam, July 3
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    • nod
    • July 3

13. UK Power Networks info required for new supply

    By Furnace, June 26
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    • Furnace
    • July 2

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

    By Tom, July 1
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    • Tom
    • July 2

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

    By Mike66, June 27
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    • JohnMo
    • June 29

16. Quick Drill Question - Converter for SDS drill bit

    By Spinny, June 27
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 27

17. Screed floor quote guidance

    By Spikeuk, June 23
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 24

18. Caravan/mobile lodges?

    By scoobydo, June 9
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    • scoobydo
    • June 21

19. Porcelain Patio advice needed!

    By Sam odell, June 17   

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    • Sam odell
    • June 20

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

    By David247, June 11
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    • David247
    • June 17

21. Underground drainage - 110 pvc to clay

    By BenL, June 8   

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    • BenL
    • June 11

22. First anniversary

    By Bancroft, June 5
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    • Super_Paulie
    • June 5

23. How to regain traction... 1 2

    By Mulberry View, May 27
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    • Andehh
    • June 2

24. How do I start a blog?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
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    • garrymartin
    • May 31

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

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
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    • BuildHub
    • May 30