General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. ASHP, vented clynder, etc:- final decision made

   By redtop, August 25, 2020
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   • Gav_P
   • August 25, 2020

2. Vapour Barrier in internal garage conversion - yes or no?

   By Olly80, August 23, 2020
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   • Olly80
   • August 25, 2020

3. Alternative to openreach

   By GaryM, August 23, 2020
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   • Gone West
   • August 24, 2020

4. You're underground what did you expect ? 1 2 3 4 9

   By Pocster, July 22, 2020
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   • Onoff
   • August 24, 2020

5. Utilities

   By nod, August 23, 2020
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   • PeterW
   • August 23, 2020

6. Oil spill decontamination.

   By ProDave, July 29, 2020
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   • scottishjohn
   • August 23, 2020

7. Front gates...Advice needed. 1 2

   By Big Jimbo, April 18, 2020
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   • vfrdave
   • August 23, 2020

8. Damaged electrical cables

   By Mandana, August 20, 2020
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   • Mandana
   • August 20, 2020

9. ' avin' a rough day

   By ToughButterCup, August 19, 2020
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   • scottishjohn
   • August 19, 2020

10. Contractor Retention

    By Water, August 18, 2020
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    • Conor
    • August 19, 2020

11. Anonymous Bosch (Ian )

    By nod, August 7, 2020
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    • Onoff
    • August 19, 2020

12. Mates Rates, Barnsley/Wakefield

    By markc, August 18, 2020
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    • markc
    • August 18, 2020

13. Results

    By Thedreamer, August 13, 2020
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    • newhome
    • August 13, 2020

14. Anyone imported windows from Poland and how did you get on?

    By Beroboyz, August 13, 2020   

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    • Patrick
    • August 13, 2020

15. Gawler Tape for SIPs build

    By Mandana, August 13, 2020
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    • Mandana
    • August 13, 2020

16. Sound: Next step after Alexa Echo Plus

    By Ferdinand, August 12, 2020   

    • alexa
    • sound system
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    • redtop
    • August 13, 2020

17. Design app

    By Micharlblueboy, August 11, 2020
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    • Micharlblueboy
    • August 12, 2020

18. LVT flooring VAT free on new build?

    By Balou, August 11, 2020
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    • Balou
    • August 11, 2020

19. Delivery charges

    By ianfish, August 6, 2020   

    • costs
    • icf
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    • ianfish
    • August 6, 2020

20. Air tightness advice needed on a dormer bungalow new build

    By Olly P, August 2, 2020
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    • Chablais
    • August 3, 2020

21. How to Fix MDF (Instead of Plasterboard) to Stud Walls

    By timsk, August 2, 2020
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    • Simplysimon
    • August 3, 2020

22. Lift 1 2

    By Pocster, July 29, 2020
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 31, 2020

23. RHI FOR IDIOTS

    By Russell griffiths, July 30, 2020
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    • Ferdinand
    • July 30, 2020

24. Building on a plot with difficult access...

    By Mulberry View, July 28, 2020
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    • PeterW
    • July 30, 2020

25. Bedroom smoke alarm and fire door needed?

    By IanMartin, July 28, 2020   

    • smoke alarm
    • fire door
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    • IanMartin
    • July 29, 2020