General Construction Issues

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

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

2. 50mm Ceiling void 1 2

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

3. Nightmare tape removal

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

4. Alternatives to render for a light coloured finish

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

5. French Drain around semi-basement

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

6. Engineering Brick Course

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

7. MDF grade for utility cupboard

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

8. Lintel orientation.

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

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

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

10. Lining a light well 1 2

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

11. Render specification

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

12. Face fixing Siberian larch

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

13. Bending rebar mesh - help!

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

14. 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

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

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

16. Which brand/make adhesive?

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

17. Would you recommend foil backed plaster board

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

18. Advice fitting Actis Boost Hybrid

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

19. Method statement services trench 1 2

    By Maria, July 15, 2022   

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

20. Air tightness on masonry build

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

21. ICF vs TF vs Brick + Block

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Bathroom flooring

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

25. Bathroom flooring

    By WWilts, July 6, 2022
    • 0 replies
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    • WWilts
    • July 6, 2022