Barn Conversions

114 topics in this forum

1. Progress

   By saveasteading, November 3, 2022
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   • saveasteading
   • November 3, 2022

2. Taping and filling plasterboard

   By jen and mark, October 15, 2022
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   • jack
   • October 15, 2022

3. Overage… 1 2

   By Robw85, August 30, 2021
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   • Temp
   • September 16, 2022

4. Restoring cast iron rainwater goods.

   By saveasteading, August 28, 2022
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   • Roundtuit
   • August 29, 2022

5. Insulating barn walls

   By Lee Brush, August 8, 2022
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   • Lee Brush
   • August 8, 2022

6. Lime Torching

   By Lee Brush, August 6, 2022
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   • nod
   • August 7, 2022

7. books for barn conversion

   By saveasteading, October 14, 2021
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   • SteamyTea
   • August 4, 2022

8. Insulating barn walls with lean-to extensions

   By Rupert, May 27, 2022
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   • George
   • July 5, 2022

9. Steel Barn conversion - metal composite roof

   By jen and mark, August 15, 2021
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   • jen and mark
   • July 4, 2022

10. Removing render, lime mostly, some cement. Suggestions for a lightweight but powerful tool?

    By saveasteading, May 9, 2022
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    • SimonD
    • May 11, 2022

11. Masonry repair

    By saveasteading, May 6, 2022
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    • Radian
    • May 6, 2022

12. Chapel Conversion - wall design again! 1 2

    By RJHumphrey, March 12, 2022
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    • RJHumphrey
    • March 17, 2022

13. Drilling in granite

    By saveasteading, March 5, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • March 6, 2022

14. Accredited Construction Details and Thermal Bridging

    By jen and mark, March 3, 2022
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    • jen and mark
    • March 3, 2022

15. swallows nests

    By saveasteading, December 8, 2021   

    • swallows
    • birds
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    • saveasteading
    • March 3, 2022

16. VCL or PIR and foil tape?

    By jen and mark, February 21, 2022
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    • Iceverge
    • February 25, 2022

17. Glass suction lifters

    By jen and mark, February 24, 2022
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    • vala
    • February 24, 2022

18. Dismantling old trusses

    By saveasteading, February 3, 2022   

    • twist nail removal
    • 18 replies
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    • Onoff
    • February 9, 2022

19. Site insurance for barn conversion

    By hellopaul, January 28, 2022
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    • IanR
    • January 28, 2022

20. Finding my original building plans

    By Benguela, January 27, 2022
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    • PeterW
    • January 27, 2022

21. Airtight membranes

    By jen and mark, January 26, 2022
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    • MikeGrahamT21
    • January 26, 2022

22. Steading conversion in aberdeenshire

    By Wood89, January 11, 2022
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    • JohnMo
    • January 11, 2022

23. Minor Building Works , or not. Scottish Warrant

    By saveasteading, December 9, 2021
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    • Gus Potter
    • December 9, 2021

24. Wood burner pro and con 1 2

    By saveasteading, November 25, 2021   

    • heating
    • ecology
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    • Thedreamer
    • November 28, 2021

25. Cutting slot for masonry hanger in old brickwork?

    By Digmixfill, November 15, 2021
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    • Digmixfill
    • November 15, 2021