General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Something went right then....

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

2. Timber or timber effect soffit material

   By Spinny, April 30
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   • BadgerBodger
   • April 30

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

   By Tom, February 6
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   • Tom
   • April 30

4. Wall plate fixings

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

5. Locking Bollards - Recommendations?

   By Ferdinand, April 26
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   • Ferdinand
   • April 29

6. Cost to Discharge Condition

   By Rosslyn, April 16
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   • Rosslyn
   • April 27

7. Earth works radio jingle

   By Pocster, April 24
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   • SteamyTea
   • April 24

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

   By flanagaj, January 30
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   • flanagaj
   • April 22

9. Renewables - planning conditions, any advice appreciated

   By Caroline, April 21
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   • Conor
   • April 21

10. Pipes & Plastics in the Sun

    By Spinny, April 20
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    • SteamyTea
    • April 20

11. Fire protection of steels 1 2 3

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

12. Microcement for kitchen worktops - any advice?

    By Vesa, April 1
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    • arbennett
    • April 15

13. Sealing and finishing around door & window frames

    By Spinny, April 14
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    • Redbeard
    • April 14

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

    By crispy_wafer, February 26
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    • crispy_wafer
    • April 13

15. Cast stone cills

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

16. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) HELP PLEASE

    By Caroline, April 10
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    • Temp
    • April 11

17. 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

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

    By ToughButterCup, April 3
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    • saveasteading
    • April 7

19. Non compliant outside drainage

    By AdaminCymru, April 6
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 7

20. Brise Soleil

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

21. Dispute with tradesman

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

22. Essential new tool

    By saveasteading, April 1
    • 8 replies
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    • scottishjohn
    • April 2

23. Install STP and mobile home before PP grant?

    By flanagaj, March 31
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    • flanagaj
    • April 1

24. Wrapping up contract and liquidated damages

    By Andehh, July 16, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 29

25. Man Enough

    By nod, March 29
    • 1 reply
    • 369 views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • March 29