General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Are sprinkler systems required for timber framed houses?

   By 2104GJ, October 26, 2016   

   • fire risk
   • 15 replies
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   • Oz07
   • October 27, 2016

2. Solar Gain

   By 2104GJ, October 27, 2016   

   • external blinds
   • 1 reply
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   • Crofter
   • October 27, 2016

3. Day rate labourers

   By jayroc2k, October 24, 2016
   • 7 replies
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   • jayroc2k
   • October 25, 2016

4. Newt-Induced delay and prices

   By ToughButterCup, October 25, 2016   

   • gcn
   • prices
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • gcn
     • prices
     • project management
     • great crested newt
   • 7 replies
   • 1.7k views
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   • jamiehamy
   • October 25, 2016

5. Position of CO detector with loft boiler

   By Ferdinand, October 22, 2016   

   • carbon monoxide
   • co
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     • co detector
   • 2 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • October 22, 2016

6. Repurposing an old up and over garage door

   By daiking, October 12, 2016
   • 17 replies
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   • daiking
   • October 20, 2016

7. Grinding back mortar between Ali frame and brick

   By j_s, October 15, 2016
   • 3 replies
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   • j_s
   • October 19, 2016

8. topping out Wednesday 19th October

   By Fallingditch, October 18, 2016
   • 3 replies
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   • ProDave
   • October 18, 2016

9. Heating Oil up 24% in 17 days

   By Temp, October 17, 2016
   • 4 replies
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   • Temp
   • October 17, 2016

10. Plan printing recommendation

    By Vijay, September 27, 2016
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Vijay
    • October 14, 2016

11. Best way to seal duct and avoid a stream of water into the basement

    By ragg987, October 10, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • Declan52
    • October 12, 2016

12. Shadow Gaps

    By 2104GJ, October 6, 2016   

    • are they worth the effort?
    • 8 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • 2104GJ
    • October 10, 2016

13. Stainless steel screws 70% off

    By DavidFrancis, September 27, 2016
    • 14 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • daiking
    • October 1, 2016

14. Do you ever feel like giving up 1 2 3

    By Vijay, September 4, 2016
    • 57 replies
    • 7.9k views
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    • Onoff
    • September 29, 2016

15. Breather membranes: can you have too many layers?

    By Crofter, September 28, 2016
    • 2 replies
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    • Rattyjohn
    • September 28, 2016

16. Would I be better off providing my own building services ? 1 2

    By Gimp, September 23, 2016
    • 35 replies
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    • ProDave
    • September 24, 2016

17. Traffic lights! 1 2

    By worldwidewebs, August 27, 2016
    • 27 replies
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    • Trw144
    • September 22, 2016

18. Whats this?

    By curlewhouse, September 21, 2016
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • IanR
    • September 21, 2016

19. Great crested newts 1 2

    By Vijay, September 10, 2016   

    • gcn
    • great crested newt
    • 29 replies
    • 7.9k views
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    • Vijay
    • September 20, 2016

20. Sealant for pin-hole in plastic pressure washer lance

    By DavidFrancis, September 17, 2016
    • 12 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • September 19, 2016

21. Ducting Planning Tips

    By worldwidewebs, August 31, 2016   

    • ducting
    • duct
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      • duct
      • advice
    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Grosey
    • September 16, 2016

22. Nearing build completion - key steps?

    By ragg987, September 14, 2016
    • 8 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Temp
    • September 15, 2016

23. Alternative to pesky, parky, polycarb roof

    By Hillydevon, September 15, 2016   

    • conservatory
    • roof
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Hillydevon
    • September 15, 2016

24. MBC Foundation EPS protection

    By Leaway, July 10, 2016
    • 6 replies
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    • TerryE
    • September 13, 2016

25. Stud v blockwall

    By Vijay, September 12, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Vijay
    • September 13, 2016