General Construction Issues

902 topics in this forum

1. Blocks and renderboard on a single wall

   By Omi, November 3, 2021
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   • Omi
   • November 21, 2021

2. Basework on slope/ cabin. 1 2 3 4 16

   By zoothorn, June 12, 2018
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   • joe90
   • November 17, 2021

3. Poured floor insulation (Thermal lightweight aggregate))

   By Annker, November 10, 2021   

   • insulation
   • floors
   • 15 replies
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   • Gordo
   • November 13, 2021

4. Window lintle

   By Marvin, November 12, 2021   

   • window lintle
   • 4 replies
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   • Marvin
   • November 12, 2021

5. What's the right tool for cutting corner alu profile?

   By Dreadnaught, November 10, 2021   

   • cedral lap
   • cladding
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     • cedral lap
     • cladding
     • right tool for the job
     • cutting aluminium
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   • Onoff
   • November 10, 2021

6. Ledger board bolts for 1st floor joists?

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

7. Worktop delaminating: which glue to use?

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

8. Wood or uPVC fascias and soffits?

   By Ann, November 9, 2021
   • 0 replies
   • 747 views
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   • Ann
   • November 9, 2021

9. Best fixing

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

10. DPC above *and* below insulation?

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

11. Thermal bridging cock up

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

12. questions about wet TF kit.

    By Mike_scotland, October 28, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 949 views
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    • Mike_scotland
    • October 28, 2021

13. Min screed thickness to level over hollow core slabs

    By cwr, September 19, 2021
    • 8 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • saveasteading
    • October 28, 2021

14. Fitting Fascia boards

    By Arnold9801, October 24, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 982 views
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    • Conor
    • October 25, 2021

15. Air tightness membrane piercing 1 2

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

16. Tread fixings

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

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

    By DeanAlan, October 20, 2021
    • 3 replies
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    • DeanAlan
    • October 20, 2021

18. Garden retaining wall

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

19. Airtightness of first floor void

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

20. Extractor fan in cavity wall

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

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

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

22. Plant room insulation??

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

23. Error & consequences

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

24. Eaves height vs ceiling height

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

25. MF wafer screws or stud crimper

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