General Construction Issues

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1. Thermal bridging cock up

   By cwr, October 27, 2021
   • 7 replies
   • 819 views
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   • cwr
   • November 1, 2021

2. questions about wet TF kit.

   By Mike_scotland, October 28, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 543 views
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   • Mike_scotland
   • October 28, 2021

3. Min screed thickness to level over hollow core slabs

   By cwr, September 19, 2021
   • 8 replies
   • 1.4k views
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   • saveasteading
   • October 28, 2021

4. Fitting Fascia boards

   By Arnold9801, October 24, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 494 views
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   • Conor
   • October 25, 2021

5. Air tightness membrane piercing 1 2

   By cwr, October 6, 2021
   • 40 replies
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   • TonyT
   • October 21, 2021

6. Tread fixings

   By Pocster, October 21, 2021
   • 7 replies
   • 542 views
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   • Conor
   • October 21, 2021

7. Ventilating block and brick, non cavity wall and high soil problem

   By DeanAlan, October 20, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 601 views
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   • DeanAlan
   • October 20, 2021

8. Garden retaining wall

   By Moonshine, October 20, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 426 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • October 20, 2021

9. Airtightness of first floor void

   By WWilts, October 14, 2021
   • 7 replies
   • 807 views
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   • tonyshouse
   • October 14, 2021

10. Extractor fan in cavity wall

    By WWilts, October 13, 2021
    • 23 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Dave Jones
    • October 14, 2021

11. What are the optimal conditions for sand and cement screed to cure?

    By Adsibob, October 14, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 810 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 14, 2021

12. Plant room insulation??

    By Ryan Bazeley, October 7, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 653 views
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    • Adsibob
    • October 11, 2021

13. Error & consequences

    By WWilts, October 11, 2021
    • 20 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • WWilts
    • October 11, 2021

14. Eaves height vs ceiling height

    By oldkettle, October 3, 2021
    • 20 replies
    • 12k views
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    • saveasteading
    • October 4, 2021

15. MF wafer screws or stud crimper

    By MortarThePoint, October 2, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 481 views
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    • nod
    • October 2, 2021

16. Isolated pillar

    By MortarThePoint, October 2, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 420 views
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    • MortarThePoint
    • October 2, 2021

17. Precast Concrete Stairs or metal?

    By CalvinHobbes, October 1, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 653 views
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    • nod
    • October 2, 2021

18. Cavity barrier

    By WWilts, September 30, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 422 views
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    • nod
    • October 1, 2021

19. Oak woodstain for redwood

    By amavadia, September 26, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 760 views
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    • Makeitstop
    • September 30, 2021

20. Dot and Dab vs adhesive for insulated plasterboard 1 2

    By AliG, October 18, 2016
    • 44 replies
    • 17.9k views
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    • Mr Punter
    • September 30, 2021

21. SIngle cavity under bifold opening

    By Buddywiser, September 18, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Buddywiser
    • September 28, 2021

22. Black Mirror Adhesive?

    By amavadia, September 26, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 563 views
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    • markc
    • September 26, 2021

23. Styrofoam house

    By Lorenz, September 21, 2021
    • 13 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Lorenz
    • September 24, 2021

24. Sealant for joists in blockwork

    By SuperPav, September 23, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 828 views
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    • nod
    • September 23, 2021

25. Onsite remedial work of metal plate connectors on prefabricated trusses

    By jack1962, September 22, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 925 views
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    • Dave Jones
    • September 23, 2021