General Construction Issues

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1. Trees (again !)

   By Buzz, March 21, 2021
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   • Redoctober
   • March 23, 2021

2. Attic storage

   By WWilts, March 21, 2021
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   • joe90
   • March 22, 2021

3. Is building control required ?

   By Big Jimbo, March 19, 2021
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   • Big Jimbo
   • March 19, 2021

4. 1st floor overhang (external below) detail - help!

   By sean1933, March 18, 2021
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   • sean1933
   • March 18, 2021

5. Downpipe Gullys

   By MortarThePoint, March 17, 2021
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   • Temp
   • March 17, 2021

6. Soffits and Fascias - roofing company vs. windows company

   By Rufus77, March 16, 2021
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   • MAB
   • March 17, 2021

7. My posh shed.

   By Big Jimbo, January 22, 2020
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   • daiking
   • March 7, 2021

8. I-Beam Roof Query

   By _baines, March 6, 2021
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   • Big Jimbo
   • March 6, 2021

9. Masonry external wall to timber frame external wall junction

   By Moonshine, March 4, 2021
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   • Mr Punter
   • March 4, 2021

10. Dropping a boll%*k - what has been your best / worst moment 1 2

    By Moonshine, February 25, 2021
    • 35 replies
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    • Bitpipe
    • March 2, 2021

11. Structural Truss Noggins at Ceiling Level

    By MortarThePoint, February 21, 2021
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    • MortarThePoint
    • March 1, 2021

12. Through Cavity Mailbox.....Recommendations? 1 2

    By Rob99, September 8, 2018
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    • Adsibob
    • February 26, 2021

13. Mixing plasterboard

    By Pocster, February 25, 2021
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    • nod
    • February 25, 2021

14. Plasterboard noggins at joints 1 2

    By Pocster, February 17, 2021
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    • MortarThePoint
    • February 24, 2021

15. Studwork / UFH 1 2

    By DaveH, November 22, 2018
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    • JulianB
    • February 19, 2021

16. Steels - who does those then....

    By Moonshine, February 17, 2021
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    • PeterW
    • February 17, 2021

17. Crumbly window ledge

    By Pocster, February 15, 2021
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    • Pete
    • February 16, 2021

18. Crack in ceilimg

    By Diy, February 15, 2021   

    • anyone give some advice
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    • Diy
    • February 16, 2021

19. Crack in ceilimg

    By Diy, February 15, 2021   

    • anyone give some advice
    • 3 replies
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    • Diy
    • February 15, 2021

20. Chimmey weep-hole location - should they be roof side rather than gable side?

    By readiescards, February 14, 2021
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    • 587 views
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    • PeterW
    • February 14, 2021

21. Supporting stone above opening (parapet)

    By SuperPav, February 10, 2021
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    • mvincentd
    • February 12, 2021

22. Real fire and air tight house

    By Buzz, February 9, 2021
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    • Buzz
    • February 9, 2021

23. Quandary: Timber frame or masonry cavity wall 1 2

    By Moonshine, January 21, 2021
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    • Trw144
    • February 9, 2021

24. Things to ask potential builders

    By Moonshine, February 4, 2021
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    • joe90
    • February 4, 2021

25. No Nonsense? Really?

    By ToughButterCup, February 2, 2021
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    • Bitpipe
    • February 2, 2021