General Construction Issues

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1. Crack in ceilimg

   By Diy, February 15, 2021   

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

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

   By readiescards, February 14, 2021
   • 3 replies
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   • PeterW
   • February 14, 2021

3. Supporting stone above opening (parapet)

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

4. Real fire and air tight house

   By Buzz, February 9, 2021
   • 8 replies
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   • Buzz
   • February 9, 2021

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

   By Moonshine, January 21, 2021
   • 29 replies
   • 10.6k views
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   • Trw144
   • February 9, 2021

6. Things to ask potential builders

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

7. No Nonsense? Really?

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

8. Airtightness for Durisol, Velox, Isotex builds

   By Grendel, February 1, 2021
   • 4 replies
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   • tonyshouse
   • February 1, 2021

9. Best construction method to avoid mould growth 1 2

   By goatcarrot, January 29, 2021
   • 42 replies
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   • SimonD
   • January 31, 2021

10. Air tightness in attic

    By cwr, September 3, 2019
    • 15 replies
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    • Thorfun
    • January 29, 2021

11. Shortage of Building Materials

    By Temp, January 26, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 887 views
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    • nod
    • January 26, 2021

12. Building a garage over my own services (gas and elec)

    By Moonshine, January 23, 2021
    • 4 replies
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    • Moonshine
    • January 23, 2021

13. Hold down straps - Insulated foundation

    By SuperJohnG, January 18, 2021
    • 11 replies
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    • SuperJohnG
    • January 20, 2021

14. Manhole Drainage Plastic Inspection chamber 600mm vs brick

    By Andee, January 18, 2021   

    • foul drainage
    • inspection chamber
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • foul drainage
      • inspection chamber
      • structural
      • man hole
      • drain
      • drainage strategy
    • 4 replies
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    • Andee
    • January 19, 2021

15. SE and Architect views on section design - House with basement 1 2

    By Internet Know How, January 12, 2021   

    • basement
    • structural engineer
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • basement
      • structural engineer
      • insulation
      • structural calculatios
    • 28 replies
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    • Internet Know How
    • January 17, 2021

16. Suspended to solid uneven floor advice

    By GasManDan, January 16, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • GasManDan
    • January 17, 2021

17. Normal plaster or sand and cement???

    By Grendel, January 11, 2021
    • 3 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • January 11, 2021

18. Hairline crack ( not rude )

    By Pocster, January 4, 2021
    • 17 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • January 4, 2021

19. Fixing 55' TV to Plasterboard/Breezeblock

    By canalsiderenovation, January 1, 2021
    • 9 replies
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    • canalsiderenovation
    • January 1, 2021

20. Fixing a mirror to plasterboard wall 1 2

    By canalsiderenovation, December 30, 2020
    • 36 replies
    • 9.5k views
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    • canalsiderenovation
    • January 1, 2021

21. Urinal as site loo? 1 2

    By Mr Punter, July 28, 2020   

    • site setup
    • 36 replies
    • 6.4k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • December 31, 2020

22. Coring through load bearing wall?

    By LA3222, December 28, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 6k views
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    • LA3222
    • December 29, 2020

23. Recommendations for Defect Diagnosis Expert for Lincolnshire New Build Property

    By readiescards, December 28, 2020
    • 0 replies
    • 768 views
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    • readiescards
    • December 28, 2020

24. Eight chimneys

    By Tennentslager, December 12, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • December 13, 2020

25. Which blocks for garden wall

    By Adam2, December 9, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 15.4k views
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    • MarkyP
    • December 9, 2020