General Construction Issues

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1. Ledger board bolts for 1st floor joists?

   By JudithC, November 6, 2021
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   • Gordo
   • November 10, 2021

2. Worktop delaminating: which glue to use?

   By ToughButterCup, November 9, 2021
   • 7 replies
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   • AliG
   • November 10, 2021

3. Wood or uPVC fascias and soffits?

   By Ann, November 9, 2021
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   • Ann
   • November 9, 2021

4. Best fixing

   By Moggaman, November 1, 2021
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   • Pocster
   • November 2, 2021

5. DPC above *and* below insulation?

   By Tim2021, November 1, 2021
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   • Tim2021
   • November 2, 2021

6. Thermal bridging cock up

   By cwr, October 27, 2021
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   • cwr
   • November 1, 2021

7. questions about wet TF kit.

   By Mike_scotland, October 28, 2021
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   • Mike_scotland
   • October 28, 2021

8. Min screed thickness to level over hollow core slabs

   By cwr, September 19, 2021
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   • saveasteading
   • October 28, 2021

9. Fitting Fascia boards

   By Arnold9801, October 24, 2021
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   • Conor
   • October 25, 2021

10. Air tightness membrane piercing 1 2

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

11. Tread fixings

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

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

    By DeanAlan, October 20, 2021
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    • DeanAlan
    • October 20, 2021

13. Garden retaining wall

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

14. Airtightness of first floor void

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

15. Extractor fan in cavity wall

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

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

    By Adsibob, October 14, 2021
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 14, 2021

17. Plant room insulation??

    By Ryan Bazeley, October 7, 2021
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    • Adsibob
    • October 11, 2021

18. Error & consequences

    By WWilts, October 11, 2021
    • 20 replies
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    • WWilts
    • October 11, 2021

19. Eaves height vs ceiling height

    By oldkettle, October 3, 2021
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    • saveasteading
    • October 4, 2021

20. MF wafer screws or stud crimper

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

21. Isolated pillar

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

22. Precast Concrete Stairs or metal?

    By CalvinHobbes, October 1, 2021
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    • nod
    • October 2, 2021

23. Cavity barrier

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

24. Oak woodstain for redwood

    By amavadia, September 26, 2021
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    • Makeitstop
    • September 30, 2021

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

    By AliG, October 18, 2016
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    • Mr Punter
    • September 30, 2021