General Construction Issues

821 topics in this forum

1. Fixing Wall Plate Restraint Straps

   By richo106, March 20, 2023
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   • Canski
   • March 20, 2023

2. Are eco joists the same as posi joists

   By CalvinHobbes, March 17, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 18, 2023

3. Cladding and how to Finish Bottom

   By GrantMcscott, March 13, 2023
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   • Ralph
   • March 13, 2023

4. Cut joist hangers - is this wrong?

   By lngn2, March 13, 2023
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   • lngn2
   • March 13, 2023

5. Will a regular screed support a staircase?

   By Kernow, March 13, 2023
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   • Mr Punter
   • March 13, 2023

6. Ooops, will osb work for this? 1 2

   By Adsibob, February 19, 2023
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   • markocosic
   • March 13, 2023

7. Siberian larch vs sweet chestnut cladding

   By PeachyBeechy, April 12, 2022
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 11, 2023

8. Steel post structure dilemma

   By Streetfield, March 2, 2023
   • 14 replies
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   • George
   • March 6, 2023

9. Timber cladding abutting brick inside corner detail

   By Andrew, February 21, 2019
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   • eandg
   • March 2, 2023

10. Steel post structure dilemma

    By Streetfield, March 2, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • March 2, 2023

11. None of this looks right to me? Build Quality Issues

    By Saul, February 24, 2023
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    • Temp
    • February 24, 2023

12. Detail for overhang

    By Frank123, February 16, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • February 20, 2023

13. Shower Tray in Finished Concrete Floor

    By Visti, April 18, 2019
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    • saveasteading
    • February 18, 2023

14. Concrete slab & insulation

    By lngn2, February 17, 2023
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    • Miek
    • February 18, 2023

15. How should this gap be filled?

    By AmKal, February 12, 2023
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    • AmKal
    • February 12, 2023

16. Storing Materials

    By BadgerBadger, April 9, 2022
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    • ToughButterCup
    • February 11, 2023

17. T Beam & Block with radon

    By Jimbo37, February 10, 2023   

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    • Jimbo37
    • February 10, 2023

18. Air barrier holes celling

    By GrantMcscott, January 31, 2023
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    • GrantMcscott
    • February 8, 2023

19. Is there a height that builders can put up scaffolding that doesn't need tickets?

    By CalvinHobbes, February 6, 2023
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    • Blooda
    • February 7, 2023

20. decorative quoins

    By bkaragoz, February 5, 2023
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    • bassanclan
    • February 5, 2023

21. Ledge Issue at Masonry-Timber Frame Junction

    By R2021, February 4, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • February 5, 2023

22. Alternatives to plasterboard/plastering as a wall finish?

    By Chris HB, January 29, 2023
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    • JamesP
    • January 31, 2023

23. HSE fine

    By saveasteading, January 30, 2023
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    • Canski
    • January 31, 2023

24. Suspended ceiling woes 1 2

    By Pocster, January 20, 2023
    • 26 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 25, 2023

25. SIP or Timber frame.

    By Mbu2ns, January 11, 2023
    • 2 replies
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    • Mbu2ns
    • January 11, 2023