Building Materials

482 topics in this forum

1. Mastic, silicone, sealants and foams. 1 2

   By Nickfromwales, September 28, 2025
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   • Onoff
   • December 2, 2025

2. UV stable external membranes?

   By Alan Ambrose, January 18
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • January 18

3. stainless steel screws for chestnut cladding / decking etc

   By marmic, December 5, 2025
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   • JohnMo
   • December 7, 2025

4. Larch Cladding- treatment options 1 2 3

   By Crofter, August 1, 2016
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   • Gary Martin
   • November 6, 2025

5. flashing over windows and doors - timber cladding

   By marmic, October 30, 2025
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   • marmic
   • October 30, 2025

6. Bathroom Plywood Subfloor

   By Jord, October 16, 2025
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   • nod
   • October 16, 2025

7. Help finding strong grout (non ugly!) for driveway

   By bmj1, October 10, 2025
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   • gaz_moose
   • October 12, 2025

8. Recommended plasterboard

   By Pt1987, October 7, 2025
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   • Pt1987
   • October 7, 2025

9. Dewalt do it again !

   By Pocster, October 7, 2025
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   • Pocster
   • October 7, 2025

10. Weatherproof panel

    By LaChab, October 4, 2025
    • 10 replies
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    • LaChab
    • October 4, 2025

11. Advice Sought About Cleaning Products and Methods

    By Daniel3103, September 10, 2025
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    • Daniel3103
    • September 25, 2025

12. Carrying wood on top of van roof.

    By gavztheouch, August 10, 2025
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    • ProDave
    • August 10, 2025

13. Hilti cartridge nail gun question

    By G and J, July 24, 2025
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    • saveasteading
    • July 25, 2025

14. Wooden external cladding identifcation

    By rah212, July 20, 2025
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    • Russell griffiths
    • July 20, 2025

15. Aluminium box gutter in non standard ral colour

    By G and J, June 28, 2025
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    • zzPaulzz
    • July 10, 2025

16. Yer a genius if you can ..... 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, July 8, 2025
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    • ToughButterCup
    • July 10, 2025

17. My dream builders merchant would do [x]

    By bmj1, May 7, 2025
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    • marmic
    • July 9, 2025

18. False lintel - what material and other questions

    By BotusBuild, December 17, 2024
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 2, 2025

19. FOR SALE - Scottish duck stones

    By Kimber, March 16, 2025
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    • itscervo
    • June 18, 2025

20. Timber Cut to Size ?!

    By Spinny, June 14, 2025
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    • Mr Punter
    • June 15, 2025

21. Sliding Compound mitre saw...which one? 1 2

    By Dee, November 2, 2024
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    • Bancroft
    • May 8, 2025

22. How to not get ripped off and secure the best prices?

    By flanagaj, April 17, 2025
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    • saveasteading
    • April 18, 2025

23. mvhr MVHR Efficiency 1 2

    By sonicboom, November 29, 2024   

    • mvhr efficiency
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    • MikeGrahamT21
    • April 16, 2025

24. Primary vs Recycled - MOT type 3 - subbase for PERMEABLE driveway

    By bmj1, March 18, 2025
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    • Big Jimbo
    • March 21, 2025

25. FOR SALE: reclaimed brick

    By Kimber, March 16, 2025
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    • Kimber
    • March 16, 2025