General Construction Issues

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1. Alternatives to render for a light coloured finish

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

2. French Drain around semi-basement

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

3. Engineering Brick Course

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

4. MDF grade for utility cupboard

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

5. Lintel orientation.

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

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

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

7. Lining a light well 1 2

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

8. Render specification

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

9. Face fixing Siberian larch

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

10. Bending rebar mesh - help!

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

11. 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

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

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

13. Which brand/make adhesive?

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

14. Would you recommend foil backed plaster board

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

15. Advice fitting Actis Boost Hybrid

    By Arnold9801, July 19, 2022
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    • Arnold9801
    • July 19, 2022

16. Method statement services trench 1 2

    By Maria, July 15, 2022   

    • method statement;
    • services trench
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    • Maria
    • July 18, 2022

17. Air tightness on masonry build

    By gravelrash, July 12, 2022
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    • Iceverge
    • July 16, 2022

18. ICF vs TF vs Brick + Block

    By jayc89, July 14, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • July 15, 2022

19. Services trench and BT line 1 2

    By Maria, July 10, 2022   

    • bt line; services trench; utilitites connection
    • 28 replies
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    • Bramco
    • July 12, 2022

20. How not to do it - how did this happen - how did we get here, the Miami tower block collapse and more.

    By MikeSharp01, July 9, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 9, 2022

21. Bathroom flooring

    By WWilts, July 6, 2022
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    • Big Jimbo
    • July 6, 2022

22. Bathroom flooring

    By WWilts, July 6, 2022
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    • WWilts
    • July 6, 2022

23. Heating pipes through external wall- best practice

    By cwr, June 29, 2022
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 30, 2022

24. Site Prep while moving Driveway?

    By mike2016, June 21, 2022
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    • mike2016
    • June 21, 2022

25. What's a reasonable build time in these unreasonable times, and what can I do to improve things? 1 2 3

    By puntloos, March 20, 2022
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    • Bitpipe
    • June 16, 2022