General Construction Issues

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1. Cutting joist holes into concrete blocks

   By SuperPav, June 14, 2022
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   • joe90
   • June 15, 2022

2. Suggestions for construction method.

   By Jilly, June 11, 2022
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   • JohnMo
   • June 11, 2022

3. To fill or not to fill.

   By MikeSharp01, June 8, 2022
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   • MikeSharp01
   • June 8, 2022

4. Timber Cladding over render detail

   By Kernow, May 23, 2022
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   • Kernow
   • June 1, 2022

5. Stud walls 600c/c vs 400 c/c 1 2

   By WWilts, March 31, 2022
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   • WWilts
   • June 1, 2022

6. Scaffolding Quotes

   By BadgerBadger, April 30, 2022
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   • Adam2
   • May 31, 2022

7. Advise needed - Is this a sign of structural damage?

   By Alan83, May 30, 2022
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   • Alan83
   • May 30, 2022

8. OSB thickness for stud walls

   By WWilts, May 29, 2022
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   • Nickfromwales
   • May 29, 2022

9. Help! Is this structural issue?

   By Plastertom1, May 23, 2022
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   • ToughButterCup
   • May 24, 2022

10. Noggins height

    By WWilts, May 20, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 21, 2022

11. 7.5m Span for Ceiling joists

    By PaulD, May 18, 2022
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    • Simplysimon
    • May 18, 2022

12. Wall to floor airtightness strategy

    By cwr, May 18, 2022
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    • JohnMo
    • May 18, 2022

13. 9 years ago today 😁

    By Pocster, May 15, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 15, 2022

14. Dealing with hold down straps fixed to studs

    By Omi, May 11, 2022
    • 9 replies
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    • MortarThePoint
    • May 15, 2022

15. Plasterboard&OSB Return

    By MortarThePoint, May 3, 2022
    • 22 replies
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    • Conor
    • May 14, 2022

16. OSB / Plasterboard bathroom walls

    By MortarThePoint, May 7, 2022
    • 15 replies
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    • PeterW
    • May 9, 2022

17. Front Door cold bridge

    By LiamMc, May 2, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 8, 2022

18. How to fix airtight membrane

    By WWilts, May 7, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • SuperJohnG
    • May 7, 2022

19. Cleaning stone 1 2 3

    By Pocster, April 9, 2022
    • 55 replies
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    • Pocster
    • April 27, 2022

20. Stud wall in line with D&D block

    By SuperPav, April 22, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • markc
    • April 22, 2022

21. Securing wall plate to existing solid wall

    By jayc89, April 17, 2022
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    • George
    • April 22, 2022

22. Stud walls

    By WWilts, April 21, 2022
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    • nod
    • April 21, 2022

23. How to achieve sound proofing/noise insulation in the house

    By Indy, April 1, 2022
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    • Blynchy
    • April 14, 2022

24. How to cope with coping stones 1 2 3 4

    By Pocster, April 1, 2022
    • 89 replies
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    • Pocster
    • April 14, 2022

25. Struggling with timber to steel 1 2 3

    By Pocster, March 2, 2022
    • 70 replies
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    • PeterW
    • April 12, 2022