General Construction Issues

902 topics in this forum

1. Stud wall dilemma

   By deasonuk, 21 hours ago
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   • deasonuk
   • 19 hours ago

2. Moisture between plasterboard and Vapour barrier above ceiling

   By JohnnyB, Saturday at 09:03
   • 11 replies
   • 310 views
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   • Mike
   • Monday at 22:56

3. THAT leak 1 2 3 4 24

   By Pocster, April 1
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   • Pocster
   • Sunday at 17:37

4. Perimeter insulation - flooring butted up to or laid over?

   By Dunc, December 5
   • 11 replies
   • 387 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • December 11

5. Months of Site Exposure to Elements - Building Fabric + Insulation

   By marmalade, December 7
   • 5 replies
   • 242 views
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   • saveasteading
   • December 7

6. How do I finish the cavities left behind by an inept door installer?

   By Gazza1980, November 27
   • 11 replies
   • 414 views
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   • Gazza1980
   • November 28

7. Resin bound gravel company: recommendations?

   By bmj1, November 23
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   • bmj1
   • November 23

8. Builder recommendations please - retrofit renovation and extensions

   By Gyn, November 18
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   • Gyn
   • November 18

9. Nights are drawing in - any recommendations for on-site lighting

   By Great_scot_selfbuild, November 9
   • 9 replies
   • 558 views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • November 10

10. 100mm rockwool vs Insulated plasterboards on Brick wall

    By Bentley, November 6
    • 2 replies
    • 388 views
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    • Crofter
    • November 7

11. Plasterboard orientation vaulted ceiling

    By junglejim, November 6
    • 4 replies
    • 397 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • November 6

12. Mapei reno screed, over UFH, over suspended timber floor

    By Annker, October 30
    • 0 replies
    • 326 views
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    • Annker
    • October 30

13. How to achieve ultra smooth concrete?

    By Andehh, October 19
    • 15 replies
    • 694 views
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    • saveasteading
    • October 26

14. Timber gable end built on cavity wall

    By loldollar, September 30
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views
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    • Hasteron
    • October 3

15. Cracked plaster ; leaking roof ? 1 2

    By Pocster, July 31
    • 42 replies
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    • Pocster
    • October 1

16. How to finish off cavity and floor heights

    By Jacko994, September 4
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • EdSt
    • September 26

17. Driveway: membrane between type 3 and tarmac ?

    By bmj1, September 17
    • 3 replies
    • 670 views
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    • Oz07
    • September 18

18. Leveling old ceiling with GypCeiling MF

    By Annker, August 7
    • 12 replies
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    • SteeVeeDee
    • September 16

19. Preventing algae water feature

    By bmj1, September 9
    • 0 replies
    • 559 views
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    • bmj1
    • September 9

20. Any recommendations for reliable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?

    By Beau, September 1
    • 17 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • jack
    • September 3

21. Checking laser accuracy 1 2

    By Alan Ambrose, August 27
    • 38 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • saveasteading
    • August 29

22. Getting a 110v transformer installed - basic questions 1 2

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, August 22
    • 47 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • August 26

23. Stuck-on balcony causing water dripping down house wall

    By sniederb, August 21
    • 8 replies
    • 893 views
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    • sniederb
    • August 21

24. Airtightness In Refurbishment and Extensions

    By Adrock, August 17
    • 5 replies
    • 851 views
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    • Adrock
    • August 20

25. Who is really 'Self Building' 1 2 3

    By LSB, June 13
    • 66 replies
    • 5.7k views
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 19