General Construction Issues

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1. Services in New Slab

   By richo106, October 15, 2022
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   • Iceverge
   • October 16, 2022

2. Some people take plasterboarding to a whole new level

   By Pocster, October 15, 2022
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   • Pocster
   • October 15, 2022

3. What are the most important things to know before building a house?

   By Zinnia Danielle, October 10, 2022
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   • Kelvin
   • October 10, 2022

4. Lintel under wall plate - or better option?

   By lstevensuk, October 7, 2022
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   • JohnMo
   • October 7, 2022

5. Noggins / Dwangs in rafters

   By DC5, September 26, 2022
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   • DC5
   • September 27, 2022

6. Clay Block Building

   By LSB, September 4, 2022
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   • LSB
   • September 24, 2022

7. Hole in my hole

   By Pocster, September 22, 2022
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   • Pocster
   • September 23, 2022

8. Airtightness tape at windows / cavity closers

   By Moonshine, September 23, 2022
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   • Lilly_Pines
   • September 23, 2022

9. Filling in around base of vertical structural steel beam 1 2

   By Chanmenie, September 16, 2022
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   • Russdl
   • September 18, 2022

10. 50mm Ceiling void 1 2

    By MortarThePoint, August 31, 2021
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    • MortarThePoint
    • September 17, 2022

11. Nightmare tape removal

    By Arnold9801, September 14, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • September 15, 2022

12. Alternatives to render for a light coloured finish

    By Indy, September 14, 2022
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    • nod
    • September 14, 2022

13. French Drain around semi-basement

    By Bemak, September 1, 2022
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    • Conor
    • September 11, 2022

14. Engineering Brick Course

    By richo106, September 3, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • September 3, 2022

15. MDF grade for utility cupboard

    By cwr, September 2, 2022
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    • TonyT
    • September 3, 2022

16. Lintel orientation.

    By Pocster, August 23, 2022
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    • Gus Potter
    • August 23, 2022

17. Just had a leak onto pre-screeded floor - want some advice!

    By ADringer, August 18, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • August 18, 2022

18. Lining a light well 1 2

    By Pocster, August 9, 2022
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    • Pocster
    • August 11, 2022

19. Render specification

    By Cadet982, July 31, 2020
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    • Vpip2high
    • August 9, 2022

20. Face fixing Siberian larch

    By Kernow, July 25, 2022
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    • SuperJohnG
    • July 28, 2022

21. Bending rebar mesh - help!

    By maxdavie, July 28, 2022
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    • George
    • July 28, 2022

22. Builder doesn't want to work with a supplier he doesn't know (stonework)

    By bmj1, July 25, 2022
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    • Roundtuit
    • July 25, 2022

23. Electrical conduit to island - in screed / nsulation?

    By Moonshine, July 25, 2022
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    • LA3222
    • July 25, 2022

24. Which brand/make adhesive?

    By Arnold9801, July 23, 2022
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    • Arnold9801
    • July 23, 2022

25. Would you recommend foil backed plaster board

    By Arnold9801, July 18, 2022
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    • MortarThePoint
    • July 21, 2022