General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Are you in yet? 1 2

   By MortarThePoint, May 3
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   • Bramco
   • May 5

2. What will remove this paint?

   By ennogs, May 1
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   • saveasteading
   • May 4

3. Percolation test. Draining too quickly 1 2

   By flanagaj, May 3
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   • JohnMo
   • May 4

4. Wall plate

   By Cadoxton Jack, May 4
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   • nod
   • May 4

5. Something went right then....

   By Post and beam, May 2
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   • Post and beam
   • May 3

6. Timber or timber effect soffit material

   By Spinny, April 30
   • 4 replies
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   • BadgerBodger
   • April 30

7. Contesting final invoice - please help! 1 2 3 4 5

   By Tom, February 6
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   • Tom
   • April 30

8. Wall plate fixings

   By Cadoxton Jack, April 30
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   • Cadoxton Jack
   • April 30

9. Locking Bollards - Recommendations?

   By Ferdinand, April 26
   • 1 reply
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   • Ferdinand
   • April 29

10. Cost to Discharge Condition

    By Rosslyn, April 16
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    • Rosslyn
    • April 27

11. Earth works radio jingle

    By Pocster, April 24
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    • SteamyTea
    • April 24

12. Meeting electricity company to discuss wayleave termination / pole move. Any tips?

    By flanagaj, January 30
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    • flanagaj
    • April 22

13. Renewables - planning conditions, any advice appreciated

    By Caroline, April 21
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    • Conor
    • April 21

14. Pipes & Plastics in the Sun

    By Spinny, April 20
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    • SteamyTea
    • April 20

15. Fire protection of steels 1 2 3

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

16. Microcement for kitchen worktops - any advice?

    By Vesa, April 1
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    • arbennett
    • April 15

17. Sealing and finishing around door & window frames

    By Spinny, April 14
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    • Redbeard
    • April 14

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

    By crispy_wafer, February 26
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    • crispy_wafer
    • April 13

19. Cast stone cills

    By Andy Bee, March 21
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    • Andy Bee
    • April 12

20. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) HELP PLEASE

    By Caroline, April 10
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    • Temp
    • April 11

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

    By Jords360, April 8
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    • Jords360
    • April 8

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

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

23. Non compliant outside drainage

    By AdaminCymru, April 6
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 7

24. Brise Soleil

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

25. Dispute with tradesman

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